Scythe Workshop

Scythe Workshop

Saturday, May 28 Alexander Vido will be coming to Lasqueti to give a scythe workshop. Cost will be $75 per participant, with a maximum of 8 people. If there is demand, he will do a second workshop on Sunday, May 29. Here is some information about his workshops from his website  scytheworks.ca   There is tons of information about scythes and mowing. If you want to purchase a scythe or other stuff, Alexander can bring it with him for you.

The workshop will cover:
- selecting the right blade and a snath for the job and learning to make the best use of what you've got
- setting up a scythe and a snath
- peening with a jig and an introduction to freehand peening with hammer and anvil
- sharpening
- mowing techniques
- how to avoid damaging the blade and how to repair chips and cracks

Bring a scythe if you own one to get pointers on how to adjust the snath and the blade, so it fits for best result. However, if you bring an old outfit with a rusty blade and seized adjusting parts, we won't have time to deal with those.

I have five people enrolled so far. Call or email me to reserve a place for yourself.   8785