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(More customer reviews)Although the "Good woodcutter's guide" reads well and is loaded with information from techniques to equipment, it does suffer from some shortcomings, most notably a lack of clarity in the description of potentially lethal activities and materials. For example, the discussion of chain saw "kickback" in which he disagrees with conventional wisdom is interesting, but if the novice is to follow advice that runs counter to other expert opinion, he'd better be supremely confident in the author's ability. I have found reason to question the reliability of some of the claims the author makes. An outstanding example is his advocation of a tree felling practice he calls the "open face" method in which the central concept is the cutting of a "notch of 90 degrees" in the trunk. The photographs and drawings shown decidedly contradict this since they appear to be 45 degree notches (Pgs. 91 and 109). It is actually mathematically impossible to cut a 90 degree notch in a trunk unless the bottom cut slopes upward to some degree, yet Mr. Johnson specifically states that the bottom cut must be a HORIZONTAL cut. Has he ever dropped a tree using his own method? I'd like to know how. If I'm going to engage in risky task like falling trees, I want to know that the person's advice I'm following can be counted on to be the safest available. I hate to be picky, but when the clock strikes thirteen, it's time to throw away the clock. On the other hand, if I've missed something, I'd appreciate an explanation and offer my apology.
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A good woodcutter . . .. . . uses the best equipment, and works safely. A good woodcutter works responsibly to get the best yield from the woodlot. A good woodcutter loves the forest and manages it with an eye for future generations.The Good Woodcutter's Guide is the first book in more than two decades to focus on the essential tools and information that enable owners of small woodlots to gain the maximum yield and enjoyment from their time in the woods. You will learn:
How to use the right chain saw
How to find the best dealer
Chain and saw maintenance
Safe techniques for felling, limbing, and bucking
Tips for productive, sustainable woodlot management
When to use a portable sawmillWritten in a warm, accessible style, The Good Woodcutter's Guide is a perfect manual for anyone who owns a chain saw and wants to use it to its full potential.
