Buying a Scythe – Fitting and Advice Service
£30.00
Can’t get on a course but want help choosing and setting up a scythe?
If you live locally or are on holiday near us, you can take advantage of our in person fitting and advice service.
We will spend time discussing your needs, then fit you with a scythe and give basic instruction so you’ll be ready to mow when you get home.
Scroll down for more details
Description
Over about an hour, we cover the following:
A discussion of the scything you intend to do
- If you can, bring photos of the kinds of vegetation / land you will be mowing
Advice on the best equipment for your circumstances.
Basic scythe set up and use (as detailed in this guide)
- Snath set up – choosing the correct length of snath, fitting the hand grips at the appropriate height for you
- Scythe set up – how to attach the blade and set up the blade angles to get a good mowing position.
- Sharpening – demonstration of honing (sharpening with a stone).
- Peening – explanation of peening, blade care and maintenance. Demonstration of peening jig use if appropriate.
- Using a scythe – explanation of the basic mowing stroke, common beginner mistakes
FAQs
We are based at Dyfed Permaculture Farm, about 5 miles from Newcastle Emlyn in West Wales.
Details on how to find us can be found here
Visits can be booked Mon-Sat, usually at either 10am or 2pm.
Sessions available for booking are listed in the drop down menu below.
If you can’t see a session that suits you please get in touch and we’ll see if we can arrange another time.
If you can’t see a session that suits you please get in touch and we’ll see if we can arrange another time.
There are scythe teachers across the UK, running course and offering one to one sessions.
Have a look on The Scythe Association Website and get in touch with someone near you and see what they can offer.