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[Sandra Carrillo <sanricov.2 AT gmail.com>]

I am surprised and disappointed that James has not chimed in on this.
I would seem that he would be the one to ask...he has knowledge of such
things to the nth degree.
>From observing and absorbing his comments over the years, it looks like he
would be the one to ask about 'back-to-the-earth' tools and such.
Sandy
Mid-Mojave
Getting better.
Set to move any day now.


On 3/29/09, Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm thinking that it might be the right time to buy a scythe. I've got
> 1/2 acre or so of good grass seeded that should give a cutting or two
> this year. I would rather keep the animals off it until it gets
> growing well. I can make hay. I've also got the orchard area seeded to
> grass and clover and it's looking decent. A few other odds and ends,
> maybe some of the oat/pea planting also could be cut.
>
> I can rig up a hay rake if I can't find one (hand rake), and have a
> cart to haul the hay in on. So I'm thinking that a scythe is the best
> way to go. Can't afford machines for this project.
>
> I know we've discussed this, but I forget. I'm thinking that a
> straight snath is what is easier to work with. What length of scythe
> is best for cutting grass/grains?
>
> Rob - Va
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