tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610153724082539314.post9088482454918269175..comments2023-06-21T01:58:51.883-07:00Comments on Scythe Connected: The "Missouri Method" of Blade AttachmentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610153724082539314.post-74163515539837249442012-05-17T23:30:15.187-07:002012-05-17T23:30:15.187-07:00Tip from Jeffrey H. Adams -
1) A scythe ring may...Tip from Jeffrey H. Adams - <br /><br />1) A scythe ring may weigh about 5 ounces, while my wedge system weighed out at about 10 ounces. The single large wedge alone weighs 4 ounces. I used hefty 1/4 inch bolts that are actually too long. To lower overall weight cut the bolts shorter and perhaps use thinner bolts (have not tried that yet). To save some weight I now only use 2 clamping metal plates instead of 3 and it works fine. <br /><br />2) In the 3rd photo I had cut a slot in the upper portion of the big wedge to accomodate the bottom of the snath. My experiments show that step is not needed and weakens the large wedge too much. The small wedge(s) at the side(s) of the snath are adequate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610153724082539314.post-85830165872047321452011-08-24T20:01:57.642-07:002011-08-24T20:01:57.642-07:00Tip from Jeffrey H. Adams
Sometimes the side wedg...Tip from Jeffrey H. Adams<br /><br />Sometimes the side wedges may loosen up. Rather than really jamming them in position, place and space 2 small nails next to the bolts by the side of the side wedge(s)and nail them thru the wedge into the side of the snath. This locks the side wedges in place and stops them from sliding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com