Mowing with a Scythe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Thoughts on the Scythe, and using one to cut some hay.
For instructions on using an American style scythe, Google and get this PDF: "A Primer on the Selection, Use, & Maintenance of the American Scythe", by Benjamin Bouchard, as well as his TH-cam channel: / fortytwoblades
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It's great to see children learning and getting involved with traditional farming methods.
The video that HALF THE UNIVERSE has been waiting for!
We all enjoyed it knowing how real it is, and honestly it represents your philosophy of family, work, and stewardship.
Also it's become clear that y'all and Bo have really settled into a comfortable flow together in the filming and creating of content.
(So Bo if you read this, 👍🏻 consider it a genuine pat on the back)
Haha! Thank you Wes! We are really enjoying this venture!
Beautiful video, beautiful family
Thank you!
What a lovely, beautiful little video ☺️☺️☺️
Thanks! Bo did a great job on it!
I was a big fan of your work already but now... i'm also a scythe enthusiast and find it really relaxing yet really good for my body. It's fascinating how similiarly we see this world from thousand miles away. By the way I think this is one of the few activites that mechanization couldn't make so much more efficient with gas mowers/weed eaters (not talking about tractor mowers of course)
Really appreciate that! Good stuff, and I agree completely.
Your patience with your kids here is inspiring. I know it took longer with their help than going solo, but what a great day. I struggle some days with that kind of patience, but treasure the days where I find it, as they are always memorable.
Yessir, totally understand and agree.
The original power mower. Yupp have a few from our old farm from about 1700 to 1970 . We were here before our town was established. In fact our name was considered for the town. Im the last male so theres no more coming . Glad to see ya using the scythe and the kids wanting to help brings my days on the farm.
That's cool! Well except for the last male part. Time to get busy!😂
I've never used a scythe, but I do use a brush cutter to work down the undergrowth in my woods. And I do agree that seems to be when I think the most. Keeps my mind busy. I do like how quiet a scythe is, dont think it would work too well here.
Scythes come with a variety of blades. There are brush blades and weed blades that work great in heavy stuff.
It definitely need to be brought back;)
Agreed!
Great to see you bringing your kids up right teaching them hard work!
Preciate that! What I want to teach them more than anything else is to enjoy it.
an expierenced scythe mower was able to mow about a tenth of an acre per hour but that info is for the Swiss Style scythe which is very similar to the Austrain blades. Awesome video by the way
Thanks! According to 19th century sources an experienced American mower should be able to mow between 1 and 3 acres per day with an American scythe. Of course their are a lot of factors, including the ground and type of grass/grain.
I like your period dress. Adds a lot. Being in Texas, I was sure the jar of water was to drink! Charming kids ! You are blessed! This is an artful video. Thanks.
Thank you! I am very blessed. The water jar was nearby as well. Plenty hot!😜
Awsome as usual I've used these when i was younger i always wondered what happened to them
Thanks! I think scythes are starting to make a comeback. They should.
Idyllic. Feels like a dream. Absolutely love your content. Thank you.
Thank you!
Way better than the motor versions. Thank you. I am now on the lookout for an antique one!
Sometimes you can find a good antique one, but often the antiques you do find are the extra heavy bush or weed snaths. They're ok, but a lighter grass snath is nicer for everyday use. Ben at Baryonyx has some nice snath options.
I use a scythe for cutting my hay I love it
Great therapy!
That a very well made video!
Thank you!
I just recently hurt myself with a weed eater where it kicked a 4cm piece of fence wire into my left calf muscle where it stayed for 20 days scythes are much safer and should be common place it makes no sense in a world where climate change is everyone's obsession why gas string trimmers are even allowed
I hear ya! I like my string trimmer, but if the scythe will do the job I'd rather use it. Just as good or better in many situations.
Fantastic video and love the hat!
Thank you David!
Are you drying it for hear specifically or using it in some other way? And what's that process like? I only get to deal with the machinery harvested stuff out here. Great video sir keep up the good work.
Not drying it, just throwing it down for bedding. It's really sorry hay, over-mature and full of weeds. If I was gonna store it for hay I'd definitely dry it.
That’s a serious gun belt for mowing.
Lol it’s a serious gunbelt for anything.
That’s a great hat there. Where might a fine gentleman procure such raiment?
Haha thanks! It's a palm straw hat made in Guatemala by Sunbody Hats. I got it from Work-N-Ranch.com
"You can do it" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Heh my kids are decimating all the mulberries they can reach. I seent them horses in the back, when you gonna forge a pair of spurs for them boots?
Haha! The horse and mule belong to my neighbors, and I don't ride them. Spurs would be fun to make though.
Who else is here because gas prices are too high?
Ha! Every little bit helps 😂
Great video. Scythes are great tools that’s over looked to much today! Love your split rail fence as well
Thank you!
Lovely video - I enjoy watching the family work together. The children are getting so big! Sarah @rockyhedgefarm
Thank you Sarah!