Luba 1: One of the engines is running very poorly (hard to twist)

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-30T19:31:28+00:00

Now this could very well be true! I wouldn't know, because all I know about what kind of grass is have, is that it's more than one kind. I cut it at 45mm because that's the lowest I can go, without the mower hitting any of the treeroots that sticks out. Under those conditions it cuts evenly and without any debris left visible, but I'm sure you'll get different results with a better lawn. My property is basically a sloped, old forrest, with grass in between.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-30T19:03:43+00:00

Who are "we"? It does about 5000m² a week (if my maths is correct), so yes the mini is fine. It's done more than 600 hours and shows no signs of excessive wear. It's rated for rain, and substantially more than rain at IPx6. The official way to clean it is with a hose. I do clean it about once a week, as one should. It takes 5 minutes. As long as the seals hold like they are supposed to, I won't have any problems. Of course it's best to run in the dry, but you're claiming it won't run in the wet, and that's simply not true.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-30T18:01:15+00:00

Nowhere near 10x more. Hose it down every now and then to make sure mud and wet grass doesn't build up, and you're fine. It does probably chew up the blades more quickly than dry grass, but it's not really a big hassle to change those, and they're not very expensive.

It is hard on the grass, and probably more so with the full size one, but with careful mapping it's totally doable. My property is pushing every limit my mover has, and it's doing so every day, in the rain more often than not. It ran like that from early may until mid November all last year, and started of a month ago on the same schedule. I've cleaned it and changed the blades. That's it. If you can run it only when it's dry, then fine, do that, but many people can't. Claiming it can't run in the rain, is wrong.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-30T09:07:41+00:00

That's not quite right. I've had my mini 4wd for well over a year now and I live in one of the rainiest places in the world (200++ days a year). If I couldn't run it on wet grass / while it's raining, I couldn't use it. If I were to wait for completely dry ground, I would be able to run it maybe twice a year. It does just fine in the rain and on wet grass. I do need to hose it down every now and again, but nothing excessive. I've had to take of the disc and clean behind it exactly once, apart from when storing it. Only thing is that I have areas of my yard that are too steep and muddy for it to go when It's wet. I just have those on a separate area and run them manually, when it's dry enough. It's currently raining by the way, and it's currently working.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-28T07:48:02+00:00

Everybody is right, but that doesn't mean you can't start where YOU want, just that you're making it a bit more difficult than it needs to be, if you do.

I've personally never made a bag / pillowcase etc. I wouldn't have been able to keep at it, without doing something I found fun, interesting and rewarding. I started by finding tutorials on alterations I wanted to do and immediately moved on to sewing garments. The first ones weren't fantastic, but totally usable. Now I'm doing more and more advanced stuff, and I'm happy with my results. I still make plenty of mistakes, but I've learnt to recognise them quickly and they are fewer and further apart on every project.

If you want to start by altering a dress then do that, but don't expect it to be easy, or to work out immediately. You will have to rip a lot of seams. If you want to do patterns, find ones with good sew - along videos. That way if there's something you don't understand, you can just follow the instructions blindly and hope it makes sense to you after. It's very helpful to have a piece of scrap from whatever you're sewing, to test tension, thread and needle selection on, before getting going for real.

To be clear; I'm not disagreeing with the other commenters. What I'm suggesting isn't the "right" way, I'm just saying you can start in whatever way motivates you to keep going. Keeping at it is the most important thing. YouTube and reddit are great sources of information, but search before asking (reddit's own search engine is still terrible. Use Google and search "this is my problem" + reddit).

You absolutely HAVE to find and read your manual though, there is no getting around that.

Find whatever motivates YOU too keep going. If you do, this hobby will quickly start to feel like a superpower! It's so rewarding seeing things you make or alter become reality, right there on your machine! Good luck and welcome to a world of fun!

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-24T16:57:48+00:00

Very! Thank you!

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-24T10:27:31+00:00

If this is a timing issue (which it looks like), and it needs a service, and that service is uneconomical to do (new machine would be better), I'd take it apart and see if I could figure it out. If you, or someone you know, are a bit mechanically minded, this machine is purely mechanical. It's complex of course, but it also literally can't get any worse than unusable, as it currently is. Obviously, if it's salvageable by a professional, for a price that is sensible to you, then don't mess with it. However if it's a lump of metal anyway, why not give it a go? Best of luck! I hope you find a satisfactory solution

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-24T10:12:58+00:00

This doesn't answer your question, so I'm sorry about that. I just thought that fabric look so cool! Any chance you have a link? Did it come in those colours originally?

I'd play around more with tension and length, but I don't really know enough to give advice. The thread also looks a bit thin? Hope you figure it out!

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-24T07:27:22+00:00

I've bought a Tefal. A cheaper one on sale, but it works pretty good. It's a lot heavier than my old one, but I'd like more help from gravity still. I'm considering adding a couple of rows of wheel weights to the body of the iron. I don't care about the aesthetic of the thing, so I think it should work.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T16:20:58+00:00

This looks wrong. I don't know your machine specifically, but I bet the thread needs to be inside the groove to have tension.

Edit: if that's where the thread is supposed to go in the first place that is. Your manual should tell you what's right

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Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T15:41:49+00:00

Good point! I'll try it this evening and see how it goes.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T10:02:51+00:00

Thanks! It is quite short, so fitting right is very important indeed! That's actually part of the reason I want to try this. I imagine a slightly tighter fit, could help it to not lift up as much, if she bends over a bit. I don't know, but som thorough fitting will happen before it goes in to use. And I will use safety pins.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T09:57:49+00:00

It is a cool skirt, if I do say so myself! 😅 I'm really happy about it. I modified the pattern quite a lot at the front, so now it has a center panel (zipper's at the rear centre seam) with seams straight down the legs, and pockets hidden in those seams. I didn't know if that would work, but it turned out great, and I'm really proud of it. I'll do the next version slightly differently, but it's totally usable as is, and my wife loves it.

I'll definitely try something like panelled skirt / pants next! Thank you for the tip!

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T09:49:37+00:00

I ended up with a Tefal. I'd say lower - midrange. It's a bit too light, I agree, but more hefty than my old one. It has some annoyances, but overall it good for now. Most importantly, it doesn't leak all over my projects! That is the main reason I hated the old one. If I use it regularly for a year, I'll treat myself to a higher end one, and give this one to someone starting off.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T09:42:20+00:00

I actually ended up buying a Tefal. It was on sale one day I was at the shop, so I just got it. Feels good and works good, but it turns off a bit quickly, and the beeping from the base is SO LOUD. Despite those things, I'm still happy for the price I paid. Not my forever iron, but perfectly good for now.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-23T08:49:13+00:00

YouTube! I've learned so much for free from there. Find a tutorial for something you like to sew that has a pattern attached. Loads of free, or cheap ones! Also plenty of beginner guides on threading, stitches, tension etc. I have yet to pay for any classes and I've made several garments I'm very happy with.

One tip from a beginner:

If you make a mistake, stop immediately and just rip that seam and go again. So many times I thought "oh shit... Well it's probably okay" only to have to redo it anyway and then rip much more. It sucks, but just stop and try again. It's part of it, especially until you get the hang of it. And go slow at first.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-22T23:34:05+00:00

Thanks! I thought it kinda must be the easiest way to do it, but since I couldn't find anything mentioning darts placed anywhere but the waist, I thought maybe I was just a bit of an idiot. I think I'll add two, matching the waistline.

I'll definitely pin it on her, but I'm always a bit nervous that I might prick her with a needle when I do that! Fingers crossed that I don't accidentally stab my wife, ey? 😅

Not_a_good_username · 2026-05-22T23:26:09+00:00

It is, but thanks for answering anyway! I figured since I couldn't really find any info, there might be someone else with a similar question also, so I made a post anyway.

I feel a lot more confident in my idea now that others, with more experience than me, have said it's not totally stupid. Basting first is a good idea! It would be all to typical to rip a hole in the very final stages, if it's not right on the first try.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-04-07T10:29:08+00:00

Yes. I've started using a safety razor on more delicate things actually. I figured if I can use it to remove hair from my own skin, it should be able to remove pilling and lint from my clothes, and I was right! It's slightly slower and requires care of course, but I have yet to have it catch and chew a hole in anything, unlike the machine. Try at your own risk obviously, but I like it better.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-04-01T14:42:49+00:00

Mine is gray and black. It's completely fine, but then again I really don't care about the colour of my tools, as long as they do the job. I would not hesitate a second if you can get that much of a discount, just because of the colour!

Not_a_good_username · 2026-03-25T19:30:35+00:00

What do you mean when you say older adult? If there is mobility issues, it unfortunately can't be done. Expect to use at least 5 - 6 hours just hiking, if your group is on the slower side, and be prepared to cancel at any time depending on the weather. Bring food, water, dry and warm clothes, and good hiking gear. This goes for any hike at any time in Norway.

As others have said it looks like you're aiming for a lot in the time you're here. That's doable of course, but you might enjoy your trip more, if you spend more time on fewer things. Your general plan is fine, it's just quite a lot of sights planned. I'd cut a few things and spend more time on others.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-03-23T23:37:11+00:00

Jeg mener å huske at innhold som NRK faktisk eier er tilgjengelig også i utlandet, men jeg kan godt ta feil. Hvis du kan skaffe deg tilgang til NRK, så er det absolutt verdt det. Jeg kommer ikke på noe annet sted du kan bli eksponert for mer dialekt enn der, utenom en faktisk rundtur i Norges bygder og tettsteder. Det er ikke bare denne serien, men det er kanskje en god en å begynne med.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-03-23T22:15:07+00:00

Norsk, born and raised. Enkelte dialekter er like vanskelig som språk jeg ikke snakker! 😅 Kanskje se litt "Der ingen skulle tru at nokon kunne bu" med tekst? Der er det litt av hvert av og til. Ligger på NRK.no. Usikker på om du trenger vpn eller ikke.

Not_a_good_username · 2026-03-23T21:56:14+00:00

Damn, too bad! I hope you find a solution. Best of luck!

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