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Mr. Goosebumps

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Dumb question about scythes
« on: June 17, 2012, 09:43:25 PM »
I do everything left handed and am wondering if one can purchase a scythe thay can be swung from left to right? Do they make left handed snathes or is a person able to adjujst the handles, etc. accordingly?
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 11:45:50 PM »
Off wiki - In principle a left-handed scythe could be made, but it could not be used together with right-handed scythes in a team of mowers, as the left-handed mower would be mowing in the opposite direction.

Seems like you would be reaping something other than what you sowed otherwise.
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 11:56:22 PM »
Youre asking the wrong question. the right question is

How much ammo do I need to stockpile to ensure I can obtain sufficient right-handed slaves to cut my crops?
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012, 12:20:51 AM »
using a scythe (as I still do on occasion) is a skill and a rhythm that doesn't really favor one-sidedness over another-sidedness. Just use it, don't try to force it, take it easy, and go slow. it'll come.
 
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 04:30:04 AM »
I would be more worried about bible humpers trying to please god via murdering off satan's spawn IE left handed people  >:D

buy more guns and ammo  >:D
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 07:39:50 PM »
Mr. G,

here you go: http://www.themaruggcompany.com/products.htm

Mine's right handed, but much easier to use than the old fashioned "S" kind.

No affiliation w/ Marugg; just a pleased customer.   :)
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 07:56:06 PM »
Awesome and thank you Wombat! Being a lefty will make me a bit of a pariah in the field I suppose if I'm working with others. As johnnyboy pointed out, I might be cutting things that people around me might object to.! :-\
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Re: Dumb question about scythes
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2012, 06:13:30 PM »
I hope it works well for you.  But maybe best not as a "team" sport.  ;)
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