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Scythes the Cutting Edge!
April 9 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sell the Weed Eater and use a Scythe!
Maintain your body, not your machines. Learn the sharper points of this elegant tool. Thought to be old school, but better blades and an ergonomic set up makes them one of the most efficient tools out there. Learn what makes a good scythe, how to select a scythe for your needs and how to properly maintain it for years of efficient use. Participants will be able to try out a number of different blades and snaths (handles) to learn the benefits of each.
Discounts available for couples.
Topics to be covered
- Scythe – parts, styles, blades, snathes
- Scythe setup and adjustments.
- Mowing technique stance, angle, swing.
- Mowing pattern strategies, fences, trees, working as a team.
- Sharpening, Peening the blade
- Fixing nicks and cracks
- Sharpening with a stone
Wide selection of blades
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“As the grass is starting to grow, we are getting ready to mow! Now is the time to look at your tools and see if they need any maintenance, sharpening, oiling or adjusting.“