Well over a year ago, we decided our website, ProParts Direct needed a makeover. That makeover very quickly turned into a complete overhaul and we couldn't be happier! Our goal was a modern, user friendly place for commercial landscapers and homeowners to shop for replacement parts. After countless hours of planning, revisions, mistakes, surprises, and a little bit of luck…we are on our way to achieving our goal of providing shoppers with the best online experience.
First, thank you to our friends at GourmetGiftBaskets.com for mentoring and sharing their growth experience with us. Gourmet Gift Baskets quickly grew from two family members in the basement of a flower shop into a multi-million dollar company recognized multiple times by Inc.500. They are absolute Pro’s and we are grateful to Trudy, Jeff & Ryan for supporting another NH based, family owned company!
We also want to thank the team at The Scribbit who designed our website and managed the build. This project presented challenges and they knocked it out of the park. Thank you to Laurence, Ben and everyone at The Scribbit for their professionalism, expertise, and most importantly, their patience. We would recommend The Scribbit, without hesitation to anyone looking for creative web design and development.
Finally, we encourage our customers to visit our friends at GourmetGiftBaskets.com and TheScribbit.com – outstanding New Hampshire based companies putting their mark on the web!
We are excited to offer our customers a new and more convenient way to search and order parts online! Our website, ProPartsDirect.net has been designed and developed from the ground up featuring a new look, larger parts selection, and mobile friendly design. Searching for and ordering parts from a phone or tablet is easier than ever with responsive design.
ProPartsDirect.net was designed with the commercial landscaper in mind. We built in a feature that gives commercial landscapers access to discounted pricing. Once a customer signs up for the program, reduced pricing automatically displays when they log into their account.
An all new Bar & Chain Look-up tool means finding replacement parts for your chain saw is even easier! Simply select your chainsaw and we will provide replacement part options. Type the part into the quick order and you are done!
Customers that receive the ProParts Direct Catalog can quickly place orders using the Quick Order tool. Simply type in the part number from the catalog, enter the quantity and add to cart.
Another exciting feature on the website is integrating content from our YouTube page. Product demonstrations and helpful how-to videos will be continually updated to give our customers the best shopping experience!
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So take a moment and visit the all new ProParts! For a limited time, we are offering Free Shipping on some orders so don’t wait!
Sharpening lawnmower blades saves time and money, unless the technique is incorrect – that costs money.
** Always use proper safety equipment and goggles, hearing, gloves. **
- Set the blade grinder to the correct angle. For Oregon replacement blades, use 30 degrees. OEM blades, consult your owner’s manual.
- For a right hand cut, set the motor to forward (counter clock wise) to draw the blade into the stone. This will throw sparks out to the right, away from the user.
- Your first pass should be to square up the blade. This will remove any Knicks or chips in the blade. Once you have set your edge then draw the blade across the stone until you have ground away the metal to meet the bottom edge. Flip the blade and repeat using the same number of passes. Do not attempt to get a razor sharp edge, a .030 - .060 is ideal.
- Balance your blade – it is a simple step, but very important when sharpening your blades. A simple screw on the side of your work bench or even a fancy blade balancer will do the trick. Balancing your blade can save you from having to replace your deck spindles prematurely.
A blade grinder is a great addition to any landscape company. By properly learning how to sharpen your own blades you can get a longer blade life, better cut and save money and time while doing it!
Landscapers can save money when buying common replacement parts for their equipment by shopping aftermarket. Built to manufacturers specification, these parts keep your machine running and will save money. We will take a will take a closer look at the the most common items: mower blades, air filters, and trimmer line.
Oregon lawnmower blades are built to meet manufacturer’s specifications and provide users with high quality, safe, and affordable product. Oregon is an industry leading aftermarket supplier because they constantly refine their products to exceed requirements.
We sell tons of Gator Mulcher G6 mower blades. It’s affordable and reliable. The G6 provides a super high-lift for better bagging performance and improved side discharge. The blade is fused with tungsten carbide so the cutting edge remains ultra-hard, increasing time between sharpening.
Our Oregon air filters ship out as fast as we can restock! Why? They are built with premium paper to prevent particle ingestion. A higher pleat count extends the filters life and most importantly your engine. Last, the filters carry a 12 month warranty against defective materials, exceeding the industry standard by four times. When our customers need filters, we don’t think twice before suggesting Oregon.
Gatorline is another ProParts Direct favorite. The Magnum Gator Trimmer line is built around a high strength inner core – highly resistant to abrasion and breakage. Magnum Gatorline comes in three different shapes: round, square, and our favorite, SuperTwist. Supertwist trimmer line reduces noise level, engine drag, and vibration. Looking for the best? Step up to the Platinum Gatorline!
We could provide plenty of great examples where Oregon is our top choice, but it’s safe to assume that our point is made. No matter where you look, Oregon wins on both quality and price. Have you put Oregon to the test?
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