I have recently retired from London Underground after 46 years service, where I spent the first 25 years working on the vegetation control section sides sides. Back in the day we used scythes to clear brambles, and cut the grass on the embankments. This really kept you fit as we covered many kilometres over a few days, some of the older workers were extremely experienced and skillful. This was long before mechanical strimmers were introduced, some of the videos show the people demonstrating using far too much effort to cut the grass. You could not keep up that effort for a whole day, you have to let the blade do the work and keep it very sharp. But still very nostalgic to watch
I have picked up some GWR blades òver the years. Thank you for sharing. If your on Facebook find scything association, they would love to hear your story
I have recently retired from London Underground after 46 years service, where I spent the first 25 years working on the vegetation control section sides sides. Back in the day we used scythes to clear brambles, and cut the grass on the embankments. This really kept you fit as we covered many kilometres over a few days, some of the older workers were extremely experienced and skillful. This was long before mechanical strimmers were introduced, some of the videos show the people demonstrating using far too much effort to cut the grass. You could not keep up that effort for a whole day, you have to let the blade do the work and keep it very sharp. But still very nostalgic to watch
I have picked up some GWR blades òver the years. Thank you for sharing. If your on Facebook find scything association, they would love to hear your story
Thankyou! I just can't get enough scythe videos!
What kind of wood did you use. I am keen to make an 'Art' scyth for A show next year. I would be keen on any tips you might have.
Elm
ash tree branches. I did Use a handle from ash for holding a hoe ; it's incredibly hard & strong.
Very cool set up. I appreciate the simplicity. How did you set up the steam box? I couldn't tell from the fabric covering
I was just watching and filmed it. It looked like a roll of hessian backed carpet
Where can I find plans for this jig?! With all these ash trees dying in Ohio, I have a pile of handles to make.
I'm not sure, I just filmed it. The members of the scythe association make have more info as a few of the members specialises in the English scythe.
Интересно из какого дерева изготовлен этот черенок для косы.👏🤝🔥👍🍾
Elm
that 10% adjustment for over bending is a pro tip for sure.
Does the wood need to be soaked?
No soaking required, just a good steam for over an hour I believe
do you put the blade on the thick end?
martywhitevan yes
thank you
Where to buy this tools in indonesia?
This jig was handmade using an old English scythe as a template
Turn the volume up.
Please make full video
I filmed this at a fair, so not possible
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2:05
Where is the Green Sycthe Fair?
It's held in June at Thorney Lakes campsite in Somerset. Google Green Scythe Fair
Я рад, что люди не бросают изготовление экологического инструмента. 👍
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