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Who's scything at the moment, and what are you mowing ?
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Woodburner



Joined: 28 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 11 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I've tried 3 in 1, but no luck so far.
I'll have to have another look for the DW40, as well as a suitable hammer. Unfortunately the bit that I need to hit is flush with the plate.
I did wonder about heating it, but Mum was ooh no, don't want to be doing that ... I'll give it a go ... when I've dosed it with DW40 and tapped it with a hammer, I'm 99% sure it's not going to budge that easily.

eta forgot to say, yes ring clamp that's the wotsit.
Not sure which way round the dimensions are on that page, mine is longer than it is wide (45x35mm)

Treacodactyl
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 11 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

You could put the hex-key in the nut and tap that lightly. You're just aiming to break some of the rust and then let the oil get in. Just leaving it in bright sunshine might help, a few squirts of WD-40 over a few days might just loosen it.

It should be quite easy to drill out the screw and re-tap the thread if you have the tools or someone nearby. Not worth it if you can pick up another clamp but Simon is the only person in the UK I've found who sells them.

Green Man



Joined: 23 Jul 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 11 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'm sything all round under the edges of my hedge rows at the moment. I enjoy the therapy and exercise.

Mutton



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 11 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Bracken on a hillside.

And good for de-stressing it is, though my right hand in particular is pointing out that it isn't used to the exercise.

Reeds to put down in the sheep shelter. (Less relaxing as they are tough wotsits.)

dolmen



Joined: 07 Oct 2011
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 12 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Anyone looking forward to getting their scythe into gear? I'd been watching the local auctions for over two years and never seen a good one come up, so I splashed out on a new scythe, and eagerly await it coming!
Any helpful advice that you care to offer to get me started on the right track.
TIA


gil
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 12 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

What kind did you get ?

crofter



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 12 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

dolmen wrote:
Any helpful advice that you care to offer to get me started on the right track.
TIA



Don't overdo it.

dolmen



Joined: 07 Oct 2011
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 12 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
What kind did you get ?


An 'Austrian' from Simon ... I have a garden that I'm letting grow up at the moment so I can try it out later in the springtime.

Cheers

dolmen



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 12 11:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

crofter wrote:


Don't overdo it.


I think the stamina or lack of it will keep me in check, hopefully.

Cheers


gil
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 12 11:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Never mind stamina - mind the blisters !
Surprisingly easy to get at first (or at the start of each mowing season).

You must be a long way south - I don't start mowing till May or June.

What kind of blade, and what will you be mowing ?

I have a 55cm ditch blade and a 75cm grass blade.
Most of the land here is orchard on a slope, with buried obstacles like tree stumps and rocks. A wee bit of flat ground that can be cut for hay.

buzzy



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 12 12:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

dolmen wrote:
gil wrote:
What kind did you get ?


An 'Austrian' from Simon ... I have a garden that I'm letting grow up at the moment so I can try it out later in the springtime.Cheers


Wow! Whar a brilliant excuse!

Henry

dolmen



Joined: 07 Oct 2011
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 12 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
Never mind stamina - mind the blisters !
Surprisingly easy to get at first (or at the start of each mowing season).

You must be a long way south - I don't start mowing till May or June.

What kind of blade, and what will you be mowing ?

I have a 55cm ditch blade and a 75cm grass blade.
Most of the land here is orchard on a slope, with buried obstacles like tree stumps and rocks. A wee bit of flat ground that can be cut for hay.


I'll keep the blisters in mind, I know doing some thing like using a scythe we tend to grip like death, when we really need to let it float. I got the 75cm grass blade for this wee garden that I'm trying to get some wild flowers and herbs established in. Thanks

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TTouch Homestead



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Location: Cardigan, West Wales
PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 12 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hey Dolly- how about some pictures of said scything, and the destined plot it is to be used on. I keep thinking of letting the area around the pond go a bit like that, but finding a scythe to fit me, would be interesting unless they make them for munchkins!

dolmen



Joined: 07 Oct 2011
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 12 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sadly I've no camera for a while now, keep meaning to look out for a s/h one.
From what I'm gathering you've moved to the perfect place for a scythe and the 'good life' ... and I know you're keen on the pics. Hows the big girl doing? I'll have to get over to catch up with her antics.

Cheers


dolmen



Joined: 07 Oct 2011
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 12 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Well I got the scythe set up and tried her out on this corner I had kept as part of my plan. It worked really wel,l mowing everything in sight, I actually ran out of grass, but went to another lawn that had grass about 4'' long and it mowed that too .... I'm really impressed, looking forward now to this area growing and getting some proper mowing done later this year.

Cheers


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