The Ax Book
Subtitle: The Lore and Acience of the Woodcutter
By: D. Cook ; illustrated by S. Lawrence Whipple.
Publisher: Alan C. Hood & Co.
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Chambersburg, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 134
Subjects: Axes.; Fuelwood.
Description: The ax is an indispensable tool for every woodsman. The Ax Book is a thorough guide to cutting wood with hand tools. Even those who use chainsaws and other power equipment need to be familiar with the hand tools of their craft. An ideal resource for anyone who wants to fell trees and take lumber or firewood from the wood lot or forest. The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws, and wedges, and their use and care to take down trees, section and split and prepare firewood. In addition he shows every aspect of dealing with wood from the forest right to the hearth or stove.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 130) and index.
Originally published: Keeping warm with an ax. New York : Universe Books, 1981.