Practicing sheaf

[Alan H]

First off, you need a fork. You just have to buy a fork. Note that this will be a HAY fork, not a "pitchfork".

here's a three-tine fork. Some guys really like three tines, some like two. I happen to like two.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CGcQ8wIwAQ

and another one...

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CIoBEPMCMAY

Here's a five tine manure fork. To turn that into a two tine, you cut off the outer tines, and the center tine with a hacksaw. This is what I have.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CH0Q8wIwAw

Smooth off your forks tines until they're nicely tapered to a point at the ends, and really smooth. You'll need a grinding wheel and a file and emery paper.

Now, you need a sheaf. You can buy one from Jason Clevenger, or you can make one. To make one, get a big piece of burlap. You want it to be at least 4 layers thick, so fold it over, bigtime. Now using a nail for a needle and cotton or nylon twine for thread, make a square bag out of burlap. Stuff it with Hay or shredded rope. Stitch it shut. Now, go throw!

Throw over what? well, a tree in the park is a good place to start, but you can make weight over bar and sheaf uprights that go up to 20 feet from fence stakes and 3-inch ABS tubing. Leave it in 10 foot sections so you can fit it into the back of your truck or car.

Want to get started throwing sheaf? Watch Duncan, the spidermans intro video....which he made for me, btw...



and my response...



There's more to it than this, but just doing this got me up to 22 feet with the 16 pound sheaf and 18 with the 20 pound and that's not too bad at all for starters.

Good luck!