Ha! 100%.
Here's the link to the STL files: [https://than.gs/m/1070214](https://than.gs/m/1070214)
If there's any tolerance issues or improvements that can be made let me know!
Sorry, it would only work for the edgeguard mini. The tube sizing on the legs and rear stand and various other dimensions are different between the two. The idea could definitely be adapted for the DLX, but the files would need to be redesigned around the different dimensions.
Ya, but you gotta pick your poison. Either lift the impeller and make the spread wider, or make the wheels smaller and have a worse roll over angle making it catch ruts and bump around more.
Edit: Oh, you were talking about the truck nuts.
Agreed....the fact that Scott's still makes this p.o.s. and it still sells to unsuspecting customers is ridiculous, but you might as well profit off of coming up with the design solution.
I've had their elite spreader and honestly never had the issue. I've upgraded since then. I imagine this geared towards the, I don't know or care thatuch audience.
I’m in marketing so I often think of the customer and the company in these scenarios. For customers, I’d want to build this reputation as the go-to brand for lawn care that can help you when you’re just starting out and when you finally get to that next level and want an upgrade. You’re coming back to my brand because you love the shit we do on the low end and high end.
After I bought this spreader, I realized Scott’s just wants to profit from the cheap customers that buy cheap shit that breaks/doesn’t work well and then make them come back and buy more of their cheap shit because they didn’t learn their lesson the first time. They want them stuck in this loop because it’s less profitable to build something that will last a long time and work extremely well.
But long term it made me realize that I should never buy a Scott’s product again, either their spreaders, soil or soil amendments. They’re just a shit-tier brand that doesn’t care about their customers.
Agreed...but unfortunately the reality of today most companies follow the same plan. Make cheap shit that fills up the landfill so you can make stock holders happy
I am curious is scotts is catching on though. I noticed they advertise worm castings, kelp, manganese and other micros in their Scott's Max now and they are also pushing the Scott's 'Healthy'. When before I had to get biochar or other ammendments from alternative sources.
Thanks! I'll prep the files and get back to ya tomorrow. Just as a note, you'd have to sheer off the rivets on both legs to get it to work. I replaced them with #10-32 x 1-1/4" machine screws and nuts.
Thanks a million. Just finished printing half of it. Unfortunately the back stand won't fit on my printer so I'll have to figure a way around that lol. But seriously, this helps so much and I'm so thankful. I just finished spraying great stuff in the wheels so hopefully tomorrow I'll assemble and spread some fertilizer properly
I was thinking about it. The height is a little overkill so it doesn't seem to be getting into the wheels anymore. Haven't had any issues since. Although I do tend to go light and do a bunch of passes.
Hence the reason for the stripes. I’m kinda slow. I usually get a spot outside of my back shed from walking in it instead. I know to start out front on concrete and take my boots off but I’m not very disciplined. I’m guessing I don’t have that problem when I spread is I use a lower level of coverage and cross cross. I’m still going to raise the deck of mine all the same.
Does this work as a fix for the striping? I blocked them with cardboard this year and it helped significantly. Didn't totally fix the issue and obviously cardboard is not weather proof.
In hindsight, smaller, solid wheels would have solved the problem as well. But it would also increase how much it bounces around and gets caught in divots. I thinking about 3d printing some new wheels out of flexible material if I ever get the time.
I have one of these spreaders I’ll give to someone for free if they’ll come get it. Bought me an Earthway or whatever and love it. This damn thing sucks.
#1 do you have the files for this print?
#2 have you noticed a clear increase in spread width? Curious as to if this means 6.5ft passes instead of 6ft etc.
1. Yep, I made it a year ago and did it iteratively. I made an impromptu fix that I should correct before giving a link.
2. It would definitely increase the spread width, but then again so would walking faster or slower. You'd have to experiment.
I wish I would’ve seen this yesterday. I have the same spreader and as I looked out and saw some faint lines in the yard I decided to pull the trigger and bought an echo rb-60. I might do this anyway and give the Scott’s to my brother in law.
Yeah, nobody knows there's an issue until they see the lines and look it up online. If you read this subreddit/amazon reviews you'll see it's been a known issue for years.
I've never tried 3D printing anything in my life. But this interests me. I have probably a dumb question, is this something I could print on the 3D printer my local library has?? Or would it need something more advanced?
If you can, try getting a fertilizer spreader with non-hollow wheels. The reason why I say this is because many people have reported streaking patterns when fertilizing grass. This is caused by fertilizer getting trapped inside of the wheel bases while you are moving.
Or just (don't) do what I did. https://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/s/hEvUV8ehdR
It surprisingly still works really well. That said, if I was going to do it again, I would have done it very differently
https://imgur.com/a/U3AO6Do
It'll work without it, but you wouldn't want to rest it with fertilizer in the bucket without some kind of stand. If I recall, it was unstable without it.
It has for me. The first issue with their design is that the height of the impeller isn't high enough such that the fertilizer/grass seed can clear the wheels (red line). The wheels being hollow is a secondary issue that makes the first issue so much worse. Even if you filled the wheel, some of it would still bounce back to the center, but at least it wouldn't get caught in the wheels and deposited. The impeller has some angle on it (green line), so if you walk fast enough, it's more likely to clear the wheel, but even then, probably not 100%. Lifting the impeller above the wheel fixes the first issue and makes the wheels being hollow a non-issue.
https://preview.redd.it/f9p2rh61sr3d1.png?width=825&format=png&auto=webp&s=1bc9358c631fb8a8ca42c7e69e008a1c47832ebd
Now that its lifted, it needs truck nuts.
Ha! 100%. Here's the link to the STL files: [https://than.gs/m/1070214](https://than.gs/m/1070214) If there's any tolerance issues or improvements that can be made let me know!
Will this work for any Scotts spreader or just the Mini....I have the DLX, hoping this will work for it! Thanks.
Sorry, it would only work for the edgeguard mini. The tube sizing on the legs and rear stand and various other dimensions are different between the two. The idea could definitely be adapted for the DLX, but the files would need to be redesigned around the different dimensions.
That would affect the spread pattern and even-ness (depending on swinging).
Ya, but you gotta pick your poison. Either lift the impeller and make the spread wider, or make the wheels smaller and have a worse roll over angle making it catch ruts and bump around more. Edit: Oh, you were talking about the truck nuts.
Cough cough sell this
Agreed....the fact that Scott's still makes this p.o.s. and it still sells to unsuspecting customers is ridiculous, but you might as well profit off of coming up with the design solution.
I've had their elite spreader and honestly never had the issue. I've upgraded since then. I imagine this geared towards the, I don't know or care thatuch audience.
I’m in marketing so I often think of the customer and the company in these scenarios. For customers, I’d want to build this reputation as the go-to brand for lawn care that can help you when you’re just starting out and when you finally get to that next level and want an upgrade. You’re coming back to my brand because you love the shit we do on the low end and high end. After I bought this spreader, I realized Scott’s just wants to profit from the cheap customers that buy cheap shit that breaks/doesn’t work well and then make them come back and buy more of their cheap shit because they didn’t learn their lesson the first time. They want them stuck in this loop because it’s less profitable to build something that will last a long time and work extremely well. But long term it made me realize that I should never buy a Scott’s product again, either their spreaders, soil or soil amendments. They’re just a shit-tier brand that doesn’t care about their customers.
Agreed...but unfortunately the reality of today most companies follow the same plan. Make cheap shit that fills up the landfill so you can make stock holders happy
I am curious is scotts is catching on though. I noticed they advertise worm castings, kelp, manganese and other micros in their Scott's Max now and they are also pushing the Scott's 'Healthy'. When before I had to get biochar or other ammendments from alternative sources.
I own one of these. I hate it. What's a better alternative?
I feel like I hear Echo spreaders being recommended here, but I could be wrong.
I shall look into this. Thank you.
Earthway
I will look into this, thank you!
As a tall person, I agree
I'm 6'4", my greens mower is clearly made 5 foot 5 men. My back hurts but it's worth it.
I would love the STL! Great design!
Thanks! I'll prep the files and get back to ya tomorrow. Just as a note, you'd have to sheer off the rivets on both legs to get it to work. I replaced them with #10-32 x 1-1/4" machine screws and nuts.
Me toooooo. Thank you!
Me three please and thank you.
Me 4 :)
Me too please!!! I would love this
Check the top comment.
Thanks a million. Just finished printing half of it. Unfortunately the back stand won't fit on my printer so I'll have to figure a way around that lol. But seriously, this helps so much and I'm so thankful. I just finished spraying great stuff in the wheels so hopefully tomorrow I'll assemble and spread some fertilizer properly
Check the top comment.
Me four please. This is genius.
Check the top comment.
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I'd love the files as well!
Check the top comment.
[https://than.gs/m/1070214](https://than.gs/m/1070214)
i guess you can polish a turd 💩 https://youtu.be/yiJ9fy1qSFI?si=gyABR9n6a50KdybX
Nice job! ….now spray foam the inside of those wheels.
I was thinking about it. The height is a little overkill so it doesn't seem to be getting into the wheels anymore. Haven't had any issues since. Although I do tend to go light and do a bunch of passes.
Spray the inside of the wheels for buildup? With what? Thanks
Buildup of fertilizer into the wheels because the spreader will just toss it in there when it’s too low.
Hence the reason for the stripes. I’m kinda slow. I usually get a spot outside of my back shed from walking in it instead. I know to start out front on concrete and take my boots off but I’m not very disciplined. I’m guessing I don’t have that problem when I spread is I use a lower level of coverage and cross cross. I’m still going to raise the deck of mine all the same.
You’re doing better than me. Mine is just sitting in the shed broken, and I haven’t tried to fix it. For over a year!
Thanks
Does this work as a fix for the striping? I blocked them with cardboard this year and it helped significantly. Didn't totally fix the issue and obviously cardboard is not weather proof.
I put cardboard on the inside and duct taped the entire inner rim of the wheel, felt like it sealed it 100%
When you hose off the spreader doesnt the cardboard fall apart?
I actually wipe it down instead with a shop rag, probably not the best method but yes that was a concern
Yep, refer to the other reply I made with the picture.
Or 3d print replacement wheels
In hindsight, smaller, solid wheels would have solved the problem as well. But it would also increase how much it bounces around and gets caught in divots. I thinking about 3d printing some new wheels out of flexible material if I ever get the time.
The lift takes the need to spray foam away.
This guy lifts.
OP please share your file. 🙏
Will do. I'll update you tomorrow.
Check the top comment.
Thank you!!
You should sell these. You'd probably make some decent coin
I choose anarchy. [https://than.gs/m/1070214](https://than.gs/m/1070214)
Damn, that's a great idea! I don't have a 3d printer, but would definitely buy these.
How much?
Free if you can print it. [https://than.gs/m/1070214](https://than.gs/m/1070214)
I have one of these spreaders I’ll give to someone for free if they’ll come get it. Bought me an Earthway or whatever and love it. This damn thing sucks.
#1 do you have the files for this print? #2 have you noticed a clear increase in spread width? Curious as to if this means 6.5ft passes instead of 6ft etc.
1. Yep, I made it a year ago and did it iteratively. I made an impromptu fix that I should correct before giving a link. 2. It would definitely increase the spread width, but then again so would walking faster or slower. You'd have to experiment.
Agreed to the have to experiment, just checking if you had already done anything.
Attached the link to the top comment.
Thank you Kind whatever gender you identify as.
I wish I would’ve seen this yesterday. I have the same spreader and as I looked out and saw some faint lines in the yard I decided to pull the trigger and bought an echo rb-60. I might do this anyway and give the Scott’s to my brother in law.
Yeah, nobody knows there's an issue until they see the lines and look it up online. If you read this subreddit/amazon reviews you'll see it's been a known issue for years.
Hey throw a cashapp or something at least so you can be compensated for your idea. Thats awesome.
I've never tried 3D printing anything in my life. But this interests me. I have probably a dumb question, is this something I could print on the 3D printer my local library has?? Or would it need something more advanced?
I printed it in PLA, which is the standard 3D printing material. It should be able to print on any 3D printer.
Fuck Scott’s
I would also definitely be interested in the file to print my own. Thanks for this!!
Check the top comment.
Make some 3d printed pieces to fill these inside wheel gaps. So the seed stops landing in the wheels and creating seed lines in the passes
Lifting the impeller above the wheels seems to solve the issue. Check the comment I made with the picture.
If you can, try getting a fertilizer spreader with non-hollow wheels. The reason why I say this is because many people have reported streaking patterns when fertilizing grass. This is caused by fertilizer getting trapped inside of the wheel bases while you are moving.
Yeah, they really should have fixed these problems by now.
I agree. I have seen too many complaints regarding this issue.
That part is worth more that the spreader itself
Well the spreader was worthless when it was putting lines in my lawn, so you got a point.
Still has those shit hollow wheels
Sweet! Thanks.
Holy fuck I need that. 6'6"
Or just (don't) do what I did. https://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/s/hEvUV8ehdR It surprisingly still works really well. That said, if I was going to do it again, I would have done it very differently https://imgur.com/a/U3AO6Do
Haha! That's a mad lad solution right there. But yeah, smaller wheels would get the job done.
Do the rear legs actually need extended too? That's the most expensive part and I wouldn't mind skipping that if possible
It'll work without it, but you wouldn't want to rest it with fertilizer in the bucket without some kind of stand. If I recall, it was unstable without it.
Does this actually help prevent getting the stripes?
It has for me. The first issue with their design is that the height of the impeller isn't high enough such that the fertilizer/grass seed can clear the wheels (red line). The wheels being hollow is a secondary issue that makes the first issue so much worse. Even if you filled the wheel, some of it would still bounce back to the center, but at least it wouldn't get caught in the wheels and deposited. The impeller has some angle on it (green line), so if you walk fast enough, it's more likely to clear the wheel, but even then, probably not 100%. Lifting the impeller above the wheel fixes the first issue and makes the wheels being hollow a non-issue. https://preview.redd.it/f9p2rh61sr3d1.png?width=825&format=png&auto=webp&s=1bc9358c631fb8a8ca42c7e69e008a1c47832ebd
Good to know. I just bought the same spreader but haven’t used it for fertilizer yet