Sheaf Fork Ideas for AlanH

[o1d_dude]

Clan Cunningham knows from forks. A reminder to me that the ancestors
are watching.


This is where the magic happens. Red and yellow hockey stick tape for
Scottish colors, black hockey tape to bulk up the handle, and black
friction tape for a secure tacky grip. The idea is to make the handle easy
to grip. The bulk on the tines keeps my fingers centered between
the tines. You might have to see what works for you.


A lightning bolt for style.


I shortened the handle for traveling purposes. Black friction tape
covered with a tennis racket tacky grip sleeve. Whatever it takes
to keep a good grip on the handle.


A short length of PVC electrical conduit with holes drilled in it to
protect the tines and things the tines will perforate from damage.
Mini-bungie holds it in place. Rubber hose might work as well. If
you don't plan to travel with your fork, leave the handle full length.
Or not.

Keep a small can of WD-40 and a rag for wiping down the tines before you throw. Minimal drag on the tines is the goal. The sheaf should swing/slide freely. If it doesn't, twist the fork in the bag to open up a bigger "channel" for the tines.

Block hard with the tines vertical when you toss and don't twist your body or head to watch the throw. If you turn around or let the fork travel over your head, the bag will go astray.

The sheaf toss is a lift so use your legs and back, not your biceps. Keep your arms straight to the extent possible. Radius, right?

I went 24' in practice yesterday.

[Alan H]

I'd seen the PVC to protect the tines...and I used bicycle handlebar tape to bulk up my old cheapo fork but black friction tape is a brilliant idea. I will absolutely be using that!

Love the Canningham Decal!!!! That's great!

Don't we have to shorten the forks? I thought there was a maximum length. I gotta go download the rulez.

[o1d_dude]

Don't we have to shorten the forks? I thought there was a maximum length. I gotta go download the rulez.

Rules?! There are rules???

I think the only rule is that the fork must have started out life as a fork. Keep hearing rumors that down South/East they don't allow the two tine fork. I saw both two tine and three tine true hay forks at Denver but I didn't see any West Coast forks except my own.

Check EBay if you want a real hay fork.