A grain cradle or cradle, is a modification to a standard scythe to keep the cut grain stems aligned. The cradle scythe has an additional arrangement of fingers attached to the snaith (snath or …

A grain cradle is a scythe attachment that looks like a large claw. As the mower mows a stroke, the grain stacks up in the cradle. At the end of the stroke the mower can neatly lay the grain …

First patented in 1823, the grain cradle is a scythe with a claw-like cradle attached. The three to six iron fingers of the cradle parallel the length and curve of the scythe blade. A snead …

The Cradle scythe, also known as the grain cradle, is a modification to a traditional scythe. The traditional scythe, used in the harvest of grain, had the disadvantage of scattering the grains …

A grain cradle is a type of scythe with long fingers attached on one side. The fingers catch the grain as it is cut and then deposit it in a pile at the end of the cutting swing. A skilled cradler …

2020年1月30日 · To cut grain with a scythe, you need some kind of cradle. The multi-fingered grain cradle is a purely American development, appearing sometime in the late 1700’s. Using …

Bow cradles are used to catch the falling grain stalks and are usually used to press them up against the base of the standing grain on the left. The standing grain is used as a stop, to align …

Here are directions for making your own grain cradle out of easily available materials. It is simple and straight forward to build. The one described here requires a bit of basic blacksmithing to …

2011年11月2日 · (The cradle is a set of wooden tines, or a bent-wood bow with strings, attached to the scythe. The cradle catches the cut grain stems and enables their placement in neat …

2024年12月29日 · A grain cradle is a traditional farming tool used for harvesting grain crops such as wheat, oats, or barley. It consists of a long wooden handle with a series of curved wooden …