Blade Attachment Rings ("Ring Clamps")
32x40mm, 135g. $9
32x45mm, 145g. $9
35x35mm, 105g. $7
38x45mm, 100g. $9
40x40mm, 150g. $9
40x45mm, 160g. $9
These are the best on the market. All but the 35x35 are welded rather than riveted, and galvanized. The set screws have finer threads, are placed on a diagonal in the base plate, and the high-quality hex wrench we supply won't twist off or strip as do many cheap versions. The larger sizes are best for anyone making their own snath, particularly from "wild wood" i.e. not sawn lumber. |
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File - 8 inch mill bastard cut - $4
A single cut file ought to be in the possession of every tool user; in fact, a homesteader can hardly have too many different kinds and sizes of files. For now they are widely available and it was under that assumption we did not consider it necessary to offer one here. However, many scythe owners-to-be have told us that we were wrong....and they do not have any files!
So here is one suited (among many other uses) for blade edge repairs, or -- for the followers of Elliot Coleman's method of scythe edge maintenance -- even as a thing for its complete sharpening...
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Loupe - 10x magnification - $4
If you are prepared to be surprised (often shocked!) by noting the details of your blades' edges -- be it brand new, or after a practice session of peening -- magnifying your vision is advisable.
These are only economy loupes, but they fulfill the purpose.
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We do not sell The Scythe Book. Instead, we have posted the chapters from The Scythe Must Dance (the practical "Addendum" by Peter Vido) here, free for reading or printing. Most have been revised, as should be, from time to time, any instructional text written by one who is still learning. Normally this would be accomplished in co-operation with the publisher whenever another printing of the original book is made. However, we were not given the opportunity to do so, even though other printings have been made since the second edition's publication in 2001, and we have therefore opted to make the improved material accessible free of charge for anyone.
In addition, we have written many articles on more specific topics. They are linked from the Technical/Instructional page as well; scroll down and start reading. :)
"A man whose mind is enlightened with a knowledge of mechanical principles, will never bend nor break a spade; his keen perception will tell him, even if he were blindfolded, when the strength of the spade is unequal to the force applied to the handle".
-- S.E.Todd, The Young Farmer's Manual, 1860
Of course, this timeless observation applies to women as well as men, and to all other tools besides spades.
Shipping rates:
Within Canada:
For one to two complete units - snaths, up to 4 blades, accessories - $40
For one to four blades and accessories: $30
Any other combinations; please contact us.
To the U.S.
$55 for one to two complete units;
$35 for one to four blades with accessories.
Any other combinations, contact us.
Overseas Estimates:
Under 1kg. and up to 80cm long: $50 for surface (6-8 weeks) and $90 for air (10 days). This rate covers a blade and ring, and possibly a whetstone. A 10kg. parcel (80cm length) is $110 by surface or $230 air. Snath shipping is prohibitively expensive: $300-400!
Contact us for a quote, or better yet, find an alternative source here.
Ordering:
All prices are in Canadian dollars, but for an up-to-date currency conversion, check out xe.com
We do not, and probably never will, accept credit cards or other forms of electronic payment.
If you feel moved to bypass the corrupt banking system, sending cash in an envelope is fine. The next most expedient option is a postal money order or bank draft (for US residents: specify an 'International money order'). A personal check takes one to two weeks to clear.
Checks or money orders should be made out to Ashley Vido, (not ScytheConnection) and mailed to:
1636 Kintore Rd.
Lower Kintore, New Brunswick
E7H 2L4 Canada
Or to our mailbox in Maine -- but PLEASE send an email before mailing anything to this address, as we only check it sporadically:
26 North Street, P.M.B. 161
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Modified 16 Oct. 2012
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