Learn to Scythe Book
A comprehensive and practical guide to working with an Austrian scythe. Perfect if you cannot attend a course or as a reference guide following tuition.
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Using the jig to peen a scythe
Photos and video from a Sunday afternoon peening. Continue reading
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Tagged Austrian, jig, peening, scythe, video
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Romanian rake maker video
A lovely video of Viktor-basci at work making wooden hay rakes in Gyimes, Transylvania. Continue reading
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Making wooden hay rakes video – North West England
Were these men really so relieved to have their hand work replaced by being machine operators? I’m glad to still be hand making hay rakes in the NW. Continue reading
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Tagged hay, rake, traditional, video, wooden
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Scythe vs Strimmer video
A film of a race between a scythe and a strimmer; no competition, surely? Continue reading
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'Tai-chi' mowing with the scythe
A short video demonstrating the difference between mowing using your whole body to power the scythe. No frogs were harmed in the making of this film. Continue reading
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Tagged Austrian, ergonomic, mowing, scythe, tai-chi, video
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Spoon carving video
I want to share this excellent video of my friend Jarrod Stone Dahl from Wisconsin carving a spoon from green wood. It’s really nicely shot and takes you through the whole process. The video has had a lot of interest in … Continue reading
Fan Bird video
With Christmas approaching I’ve been busy preparing fan birds which are popular as decorations and gifts this time of year. At shows during this summer, a few people have asked how they’re made and not completely believed that they’re just … Continue reading
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Tagged carving, christmas, course, decoration, fan bird, learn, making, video
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Perfecting reed-cutting techniques in Norfolk
In mid-December a few of us met to continue trials cutting reed with an Austrian scythe, and to help with the management of a local nature reserve. This was generously hosted by Richard Brown, who has a house just yards … Continue reading
Film of reaping demonstration
Memories are perhaps fading of the wonderful weekend at Bouth in Cumbria (see Ian’s entry below of 21st September). So here’s a short video of part of it – the Sunday afternoon at Old Hall Farm open day. It features … Continue reading