Scythe sharpener wanted

[Ratel10mm]

Hi all

If anyone coming to Leeds can bring me a scythe sharpening stone (you know, the double conical shaped ones), please let me know what you want money wise? I need it for my billhook.
Or if anyone who reguarly(sp?) uses billhooks has a better method, would you let me in on it?

As an aside, are these stones usually used dry, or lubricated? I assume the former, but I've seen the latter, particularly once on TV when there was an article about a chap in Wales or Ireland (I forget which) still quarrying the stone & making sharpeners.

[Knife-Man]

I can get you one easy enough its pretty coarse though.

will coarse do i dont think Ive ever seen a fine one.

[george]

I don't have one to spare I'm afraid - but they were traditionally used wet afaik. They were often carried on the harvesters belt in a cows horn full of water. you can see a similar one for sale here:http://www.dick.biz/ go to english version - tools- garden tools- replacement parts and accessories and then go on to the second page.

George

[Andy]

searching for "cigar stone" on ebay will turn up loads (not sure how good they are though) I use one for dings in a kukri and wet&dry rould a spice pot to polish

[PaulD]

Hi all

If anyone coming to Leeds can bring me a scythe sharpening stone (you know, the double conical shaped ones), please let me know what you want money wise? I need it for my billhook.
Or if anyone who reguarly(sp?) uses billhooks has a better method, would you let me in on it?

As an aside, are these stones usually used dry, or lubricated? I assume the former, but I've seen the latter, particularly once on TV when there was an article about a chap in Wales or Ireland (I forget which) still quarrying the stone & making sharpeners.

You need the flat version of the cigar shape stone you mention , it is finer. The one you mention is for scythes / grass hooks , too coarse for your billhook. Spit for lube . Was using my brushing hook and stone Suday to clear up foliage from a large tree that fell on my garden last week .

Paul.

[Noddy]

Or do you want the one for souls?

[Ratel10mm]

You need the flat version of the cigar shape stone you mention , it is finer. The one you mention is for scythes / grass hooks , too coarse for your billhook. Spit for lube . Was using my brushing hook and stone Suday to clear up foliage from a large tree that fell on my garden last week .

Paul.

Cheers Paul. Do you know where I can get one please?

If anyone can bring one to Leeds, I'd be most grateful. I'm getting tired of internet buying.

Or do you want the one for souls?

No mate, that's sunlight. Haven't you read Reaper man?

[PaulD]

Let me have a look in a local shop in the village , Berrycroft stores, Horticultural sundriesmen , they will have them. This is a great shop so I'm glad of the excuse to go in , I will get a price for you .

Wait a minute , I could just call them couldn't I ? Doh!

Man at the shop says they are @ £5.00. Let me know if you want one .I can post it on .


Paul.

[Ratel10mm]

Hi Paul

Sorry I forgot to check this thread for a few days. Yes please, I'd like one. PM inbound.