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2 day Scythe Workshop ~ PT
April 29, 2017 - April 30, 2017
SCYTHE WORKSHOP 2 days 4.29.17 – 4.30.17
Is you weed-trimmer continually broken? Do you lament the bone jarring, noise making days of summer? When done properly, scythes can work as efficiently as a weed wacker (watch a great video here). Scythes must be sized to the operator of this tool.
Part A- includes making a handle (snathe) for a personal scythe outfit and includes blade, peening jig, sharpening stone and stone holster :: $95 + $160 materials fee
Part B- participants will experience a variety sharpening, peening, mowing techniques and choosing the right scythe for you application. The class has ample time for hands-on mowing with feedback from someone who has mowed his orchard with scythe for over 30 years. :: $95
Part A&B- combine the two parts for greater discount :: $165 + $160 material fee
Part A-Apri 29 :: Part B-April 30th :: Port Townsend, Wa. :: 9am- 12pm :: adult :: Instructor Steve Habeesetzer