The Ax Book - The Lore and Science of the Woodcutter- A Guide to axmanship, wood and the hand tools of a woodsman
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The Ax Book. The Lore and Science of the Woodcutter, by D Cook. Published by Alan C Hood and Co. 134 pages. Black & White Illustrations.
If you own an axe you should read this book. As the ‘ax’ in the title indicates this is an American book about axes, but it is much more than that. Starting with a section on felling trees the book moves through limbing trees, slitting, chopping stacking and storing for firewood and managing your woodlot. At all times there is a strong focus on safety. Clear illustrative diagrams show techniques, tool care and maintenance. There’s even a section on wood saws at the back. The axe shaped