6 Common Mistakes | Beginner's Guide to Scythe Mowing
As a scything teacher, I have seen a lot of mistakes that many beginners do when they are learning scythe mowing. And I see some more experienced scythe mowers do them as well! It's not the end of the world, of course, but a good technique will make scythe mowing a lot mor fun, enjoyable and efficient. So here's me demonstrating some mistakes that you'll want to avoid... all in good fun! :)
Which mistakes are you making?
Please share in the comments if you could relate to any of these! :D
▶ Beginner's Guide to Scythe Mowing:
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Step 2: Adding the Scythe • Adding the Scythe! | B...
Step 3: Mowing Short Grass • Mowing Short Grass | B...
Step 4: Mowing Taller Grass • Mowing Tall Grass | Be...
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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Mistake No 1
01:16 Mistake No 2
01:57 Mistake No 3
02:33 Mistake No 4
03:22 Mistake No 5
04:03 Mistake No 6
05:05 Fixing the Mistakes: 3 Tips!
06:28 A Bonus Just for You
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I've never done any of these mistakes ever in my life, but I hope one day to try scything. 😋
I find scything so interesting, pure poetry.
A good description!
❤🎉 yes exactly 🎉❤
I keep coming back to your technique videos to ensure I am mowing correctly. I have never had as much enjoyment mowing as I do now with a scythe. I owe you many thanks for helping me climb the learning curve faster than would have alone. 😁✌
Thanks! Glad to hear! Do you also film yourself? I am looking for films on different persons that I can evaluate and give advice to for another official video ;)
@@slattergubben6702 I will get my better half to film me the next time I mow. I did this early on by propping my phone against a rock on a table, but I deleted that one. It may be a while as I cut our lawn a few days ago and it is growing slowly between feedings. I will upload to my own channel and send you a link. ✌
I learned from you that the scythe handle was set too short for me, I am 198cm tall and I had to lean in order to cut, very tiring. So just wanted to say thank you.
in Romania scythe is still popular , it is relaxing watching you cutting grass , you should try more difficult terrains that is where you show your skill
Yup! Pretty sure I do all of them! Good idea about filming yourself! Never thought of that! I have 10acres here to cut fir hay! So I will be practicing quite alot over the next month! Thank you for all your help!
A big thanks for the advice. i will need it to retry mowing XD
I would perhaps add : Forgetting to breathe / adopting a too quick pace. Especially when suddenly encountering a technically more challenging spot that requires more attention, that will make you alter your rythm and that will likely ask for swifter strokes, at least I have noticed that I tend to hold my breath. Don't commit this error for too long / too often or you will get exhausted without understanding why and then put the blame on poor technique or gear, or simply say that the grass stand/terrain was a difficult one !
That's one more! Another film with six more is to come!
My first "proper" Austrian sycthe just arrived today. You started my sycthe inspiration to mow my meadow. Thank you!
Over four years ago i done a week long scything course .Since than iv done very little & this W/E iv been trying to scythe my lawn ,which hasnt been mowed since last october. I think that i must have made at least some of those mistakes .
J'aime beaucoup la forme du manche que vous avez développé, j'essaierai peut-être d'en faire un semblable un jour... Et je suis content de voir que j'ai, après avoir fait mon apprentissage seul, corrigé moi-même certaines erreurs que vous décrivez. Mais en tout cas merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos qui sont à inscrire au patrimoine.
Definitely have a tendency to end up only mowing a quarter of a circle. I think I need to pay more attention to my placing when I start a new row.
Great information. Thank you for this fantastic video.
I do a combination of all of these 😂. I'm getting there. But yeah, filming myself feels dumb, but its been helpful.
Nice one, Jan! I have not checked your channel for a long time, but you got me scything 5+ years ago(in Swedish!). Been loving it ever since!Great rejuvenated channel!
Thanks!
I think I’ve been biting off more than I can chew! Thanks!
pretty much all of them =D Its a pretty big process of learning how to use a scythe. thanks for your videos =) Maybe som day i will come to sweden and take one of your courses. =)
You are very welcome!
Bravo ViKING.....
Awesome video, thanks, :)
Thank you and you're welcome! :)
I need to find my old record of Yugoslavian Folk Music to help me swing!!
Thanks again for the video! Mistake #6 is definitely one I make. Is there any chance you will make a video on how to make a Nordic scythe in Ash wood?
No, I won't share this after all years experimenting. As they come out more widespread it is of course free to look and take measurements and replicate after your own mind!
vilken jävla video Janne! grym
I can relate to all of these lol
Yes, I was getting back, shoulder and neck ache, but I am 63.
Could you do a video on typical meadow management, starting with a field that has been neglected for awhile? (lots of thick grass, needs a couple of seasons to get back to a wildflower meadow. I know part of my struggles are from being inexperienced, but I think part of it has to be due to thick uneven grass in a field bumpy from moles, etc. Do I need to tough it out for a couple of seasons and remove thatch and smooth out rough terrain before it gets easier? I really appreciate your videos.
Perhaps. Best is to start with burning such an area in spring and then you also see garbage, tussocks, stones, saplings which you then can remove before the grass starts growing. Else it is just start working - it will just be better and better over the years. Mow and remove the grass each year!
@@slattergubben6702 Any tips on controlled burning of a field?
Great video! I'm really keen in starting to mow with a scythe after watching your content. One off topic question, what are the shoes that you are wearing?
Feelmax from Finland. Very durable and nice barefoot winter shoe.
@@slattergubben6702 Thank you!
The problem I'm having is that I'm not mowing grass, I'm using a weed blade on tall lambsquarter, canada thistlepigweed, velvetleaf, and others. So pretty much every stroke, I get a pile of big weeds stuck on other weeds or piling up on the scythe blade and not coming off. It would help to see how Janne handles fields like that!
I would say right tecnice and sharp scythe is a good start. Not mow gras into gras and not take so wide strokes.
I've mowed a 17×8m allotment with uneven ground a few times and it felt good, but trying to mow our garden at home with much more even/flat ground I'm finding a lot harder, and I think my problem is my setup but I don't know what. I keep digging the tip into the ground and find it difficult to cut the grass short enough.
Setup, technique and sharpness. There is videos for all on my channel. Start with the setup one here, can be you also have a too flat blade but it is also covered in the video. Keep on! You will improve!kzhead.info/sun/bNigiptlhnOZep8/bejne.htmlsi=EB9VxwsnUPlYlhlq
Jävla sheriff!
Two questions: Where to buy a good Scythe? What is the best way to sharp the blade? Thanks
You buy from us, we have some unique products you won't find elsewhere. www.slattergubben.se Please se my films about peening and honing!
Do you sell/ship to US?
@@drock5597 yes! Please send an email with complete adress and phone to info@slattergubben.se
Nice wool sweather were did you get it?
Thank you! Probably a second hand store somewhere, I don't remember
What type of blade would you recommend for thicker plants
I use my normal blade, but with cutting motion and sharpness and style. Else use an ax or blade hoe for sapplings.
Hej, har du några bra tips för att effektivt slå i diken?
Brukar bli att man går i korta strängar uppifrån och ned, då slår man ju gräset lite uppåt också vilket är bra om man vill att det ska torka. Men man får situationsanpassa beroende på om gräset ligger samt hur brant o lång kanten är.
Hej, vi försöker restaurera en ängsyta i skärgården. Jag har slagit mycket högt gräs och vi har regnigt väder så det tar tid att torka, men min tid här är begränsad. Jag undrar om gräset måste torka helt innan man komposterar det?
Nej nej, finns ingen större anledning till det annat än att det är lättare och mindre jobb för er. Jättebra att ni gör något! Det finns en myt att gräset måste ligga kvar och fröa av sig. Självklart är det bra men absolut inget måste alla år. Du vet det finns ytor som är skötta som gräsmattor i decennier och som är mer eller mindre perfekta ängar när de väl släpps upp. Inget som fått vare sig blomma eller fröa där på urlänge.
Tack för svar! Jag förstår. En man som ska hjälpa mig forsla bort gräset så att det möglar och ruttnar istället för att förmultna om det inte torkas innan, men jag vet inte om det spelar någon större roll, därför ville jag fråga någon som jag vet har koll på läget!
Mistake # 7- Not having a Scythe. This looks to be good for getting Sun and staying fit. any brands to recommend? Also, how long will it take me to Scythe 2 acres of ground if I can become proficient? And finally, when I am done, can I nto rake the grass? Id rather not to be honest. Thanks for the video.
Hi! We do sell scythes and the things you need to keep it sharp, some products is unique for our webshop. We ship internationally. www.slattergubben.se Here is no crap things so you at least learn what to look for! Two acres will take about 40 hours for a good scyther, I tried to do it in one day this summer but gave up after 14 hours and about 0.4 acres left. Raking and removal of the grass is important to get a meadow with high biodiversity. Handraking is about 20 hours more for 2 acres.
@@slattergubben6702 Thank you very much for the information. I read using Scythe and then the clippings on top of planted seeds subtracts the need for tilling, watering and produces great results. I will go to your website to place an order. I thought nothing could top Sweedish Snus but maybe I am wrong.
@@cbdyna ha ha, watch out for the snus. It might be even more addictive than scything!
I think I am doing all of the mistakes 😬
That's ok! Now that you're aware of them, you can start to fix them :)
I hate the algorithm. I was SUGGESTED one video of a woman cutting a lawn with a scythe, which was interesting to see how it's done, and now i dont care. But KZhead seems to believe i have discovered a new love for scythe mowing and i apparently can't wait to get started? Fuck off, KZhead .
Is it possible to cut ditches with this tool?
No problem at all. Very good I say!
I have made all these mistakes + I discovered that I have been mispronouncing ‘scythe’ my entire life.
I think pronouncing is due to if you are native English or american
I’m curious about how you used to say it as I’ve only ever heard the pronunciation used in the video
@@Nick_308 the other is "skythe"
@@Nick_308 I always pronounced the ‘c’ as a ‘k’
Улей на голове - зачет
What's your footwear? I'm curious
Feelmax from Finland. Very good and durable barefoot boot !
@@slattergubben6702 Thanks!
My EXP is too low to mow by scyth
I click on ONE scythe video
My biggest mistake is not having a proper snath!
Soon it's hopefully hit the road❤️
I'm surprised people still have time do this with lawn mowers around.
If you are not disabled you spend way less time turning parts of your lawn to a natural meadow and mow it once a year instead of maybe 15 times with lawn mower. I addition you get cut grass as a resource for covering and give nutrients to plants that needs that. Or making a nice compost where you after some years can harvest the best planting-soil. And scythe mowing is extremely fun and addictive to master. And cheap, silent, durable and sustainable comparing to the machines. Mowing lawn as a lawn with scythe is no problem either.
Не умеет косить. Разве так косят!
Ahhh… Now I can why people invented lawn mower
It's not hard to learn ..det är inte svårt, fast alla har ju ínte haft fäder med bakgrund som bonde ;-) bland mycket annat
Scything comes easy for some, and is more difficult to learn for others, regardless of wether their parents knew how to scythe. I take it you are carrying on the tradition! (Vissa har lätt för att slå med lie medan andra har svårare att lära sig, oavsett om deras föräldrar kunde eller inte. Jag antar att du för traditionen vidare!)
not really, I like "living in a jungle" I never bother to do anything for my garden, +1500m2,, as long the road is clear to walk/drive, all the other can stay green... =)@@slattergubben6702
you must be really fit.
This is bad education. People will not remember your words, but will remember the images of bad techniques. The correct technique should follow immediately after wrong technique.
That's a point. Hopefully people finds my other videos!
i do all these mistakes at the same time.