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The Big Book of the Scythe, Part 1

by Peter Vido and his family

The entire book in one document:

The Big Book of the Scythe, Part 1 — Practical User Guidelines

Here are links for viewing and downloading individual chapters and sections:

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1. Clarification of Terms – as used in these guidelines

Chapter 2. Blade Selection

Chapter 3. Brief Notes on Snaths

Chapter 4. Preparing the Blade’s Edge

Chapter 5. The Elements of Scythe Fitting

Chapter 6. Honing in the Field

Chapter 7. Mowing Techniques

Chapter 8. Identifying and Correcting the Causes of Common Mowing Problems

Chapter 9. Repairing Minor Edge Damage

Chapter 10. Care of the Scythe, with a few Notes on “Safety”

Chapter 11. The Homemade ‘Eastern’ Snath

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