Who else uses a scythe?

I have an NOS blade but no handle. One of those projects I’ll never get too. 😂

I keep it with the pile of old axe/hatchet/hammer heads that need to be hung.
 
Last edited:
486167389_1143169501155062_5064768950999226357_n.jpg


After YEARS of being unable to supply them, Seymour just filled a backorder for No.1 snath blanks that we've had open since 2022.

• In 2019 and 2020 they couldn't find any logs of suitable grade.

• In 2021 they found a suitable log, but the underwater logging company couldn't retrieve it due to the surrounding embankments being too swampy and soft for their equipment.

• In 2022 they tried using conventional ash, but due to the emerald ash borer much of the ash in the Indiana region is standing dead, and was only around 15% moisture content. They tried to bend 60 staves and only 5 survived, in noticeably worse condition than usual. They sent us the 5x and we sold 4 and saved one in case it was the very last one they ever made.

• In 2023 through to present, we kept checking in, and heard they were looking into alternative woods and building a soaking tank, but nothing seemed to come of it.

• Just a few days ago we received a mysterious bill from them that was higher than we expected for the order we had open. Turned out they managed to finally get a suitable batch of wood and had finally been able to bend a bunch. Thank goodness they didn't disappear for good like I'd feared!
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
486167389_1143169501155062_5064768950999226357_n.jpg


After YEARS of being unable to supply them, Seymour just filled a backorder for No.1 snath blanks that we've had open since 2022.

• In 2019 and 2020 they couldn't find any logs of suitable grade.

• In 2021 they found a suitable log, but the underwater logging company couldn't retrieve it due to the surrounding embankments being too swampy and soft for their equipment.

• In 2022 they tried using conventional ash, but due to the emerald ash borer much of the ash in the Indiana region is standing dead, and was only around 15% moisture content. They tried to bend 60 staves and only 5 survived, in noticeably worse condition than usual. They sent us the 5x and we sold 4 and saved one in case it was the very last one they ever made.

• In 2023 through to present, we kept checking in, and heard they were looking into alternative woods and building a soaking tank, but nothing seemed to come of it.

• Just a few days ago we received a mysterious bill from them that was higher than we expected for the order we had open. Turned out they managed to finally get a suitable batch of wood and had finally been able to bend a bunch. Thank goodness they didn't disappear for good like I'd feared!
Click to expand...
What kind of wood did they use? John
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top