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The Scythe BookThe Scythe Book
SKU: 469141
Discover traditional scythe techniques for efficient hay, weed, and grain cutting.
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Mowing Hay, Cutting Weeds, and Harvesting Small Grains with Hand Tools
For the gardener, farmer, or homeowner, a good scythe is an efficient and enjoyable tool for cutting grasses and weeds and harvesting small grains. Author David Tresemer presents the results of years of research and practical experience so that the reader may learn to use and enjoy the scythe. In an age when most wonder how they can accomplish anything without the aid of electricity or gasoline, The Scythe Book shows how a traditional hand tool can often outperform more modern technology.
Product Highlights
- Written by David Tresemer
- With practical use on the scythe by Peter Vido
- Paperback
- 200 pp.
- 7.06" x 0.45" x 9.1"
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More About The Scythe Book
This new edition includes addendum on the practical use of the scythe by Peter Vido. Beginning with his recollections from boyhood in Slovakia, Vido shares what he has learned from European mowers and scythe-makers during trips to countries where scythes are still routinely used. He also provides detailed guidance on fitting the scythe (blade and snath) to the individual, care and repair of the blade, principles of movement, and much fascinating lore.