Thanks for that. VERY helpful, indeed. New to using a scythe and recently restored a vintage French blade, with fittings. I find using it so much better than a noisy mower. Thanks for making this video.
No, I can't believe it! www.thescytheshop.co.uk/ scythecymru.co.uk stevetomlincrafts.wordpress.com/scythes/buy-a-scythe-kit/ Also, why not get along to the upcoming fair: www.greenfair.org.uk/
Wonderful vid, I just got a scythe. Im short and thankfully the handles are adjustable. However I find after I rotate even a quarter of the way, the blade angle is parallel to me, as the blade is no longer cutting. I find Im ripping the long grass out at full rotation as its binding at the blade joint. Any pointers on adjusting the blade to open it up more on the swing? Thanks
Hi. Thanks for the videos. I am a newbie scythe'r with 4 acres of rough paddock top go at! I noticed that the tip of your scythe has a semi-circular notch - please explain what this is for? Thanks
It's called a 'stone point', or even 'the nail'. It's just a point that's designed to withstand some knocks onto rocks or other hard things, to protect the actual cutting edge. It can also separate tufty grasses prior to the cutting edge engaging. It probably comes down to a matter of preference as to whether it's actually useful or not. Some people prefer to have the cutting edge come all the way out to the tip.
That would depend on what stage of growth you're harvesting. If the plants aren't yet thickened into woody stems a fine edge will work very well. If the plants are beginning to become woodier or if you have any stones or other obstacles in the field, a more robust edge will be safer. In terms of length, anything from 65cm above would be reasonable, but it depends on your experience; longer blades cut deeper into the crop and are therefore a bit faster, but they also require more skill to set up properly and manage while mowing. www.scythes.com.au/faq
Thanks for that. VERY helpful, indeed. New to using a scythe and recently restored a vintage French blade, with fittings. I find using it so much better than a noisy mower. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks mate, great tips for a scything newbie :)
When I first got my ditch from sc I thought I would be a natural but finally I am enjoying silent satisfied slicing
Love this vid! Great info.
Thanks for the tips mate👍😊
Ight,I feel kinda stupid, I figured all this out myself, THEN watched the video
You guys are awesome.
VERY good video.. Thank You..
My Scythe isn't anything like yours...
Really hard to find in the UK, can you believe it?
No, I can't believe it!
www.thescytheshop.co.uk/
scythecymru.co.uk
stevetomlincrafts.wordpress.com/scythes/buy-a-scythe-kit/
Also, why not get along to the upcoming fair: www.greenfair.org.uk/
lol :D @@BladerunnersScythes
Wonderful vid, I just got a scythe. Im short and thankfully the handles are adjustable.
However I find after I rotate even a quarter of the way, the blade angle is parallel to me, as the blade is no longer cutting. I find Im ripping the long grass out at full rotation as its binding at the blade joint.
Any pointers on adjusting the blade to open it up more on the swing?
Thanks
and also keep sharpening the blade. i sharped even 5-10 mins. much respect and happy scythe-ing
I had a European style snath made, would an American blade like the Seymour work with it?
I have a quarter inch crack in the center of my blade.
Hi. Thanks for the videos. I am a newbie scythe'r with 4 acres of rough paddock top go at! I noticed that the tip of your scythe has a semi-circular notch - please explain what this is for? Thanks
It's called a 'stone point', or even 'the nail'. It's just a point that's designed to withstand some knocks onto rocks or other hard things, to protect the actual cutting edge. It can also separate tufty grasses prior to the cutting edge engaging.
It probably comes down to a matter of preference as to whether it's actually useful or not. Some people prefer to have the cutting edge come all the way out to the tip.
EXCELLENT!! Thank you!!!! :)
What is the best scythe blade for alfalfa
That would depend on what stage of growth you're harvesting. If the plants aren't yet thickened into woody stems a fine edge will work very well. If the plants are beginning to become woodier or if you have any stones or other obstacles in the field, a more robust edge will be safer.
In terms of length, anything from 65cm above would be reasonable, but it depends on your experience; longer blades cut deeper into the crop and are therefore a bit faster, but they also require more skill to set up properly and manage while mowing.
www.scythes.com.au/faq
In woody alfalfa which type of gunas blade is better?
What part of Oz are you sport. I am in Adelaide.
South of Tas. www.scythes.com.au
Tassie.