The Good Woodcutter's Guide: Chain Saws, Woodlots and Portable Sawmills Book

Greg Blanchard, a professional logger, says of Dave Johnson's book: "I enjoyed the book immensely and was constantly amazed to hear someone else describe a predicament which I all too often find myself in. The information is accurate, realistic and practical." Chain saws can do in a weekend what used to take a wood cutter an entire summer, but at the same time, used improperly or carelessly, they are certainly one of the most dangerous of power tools and can cause serious injury and even death. Johnson provides a thorough and very readable overall look at choosing a saw, chain brakes, spare parts, felling, managing your woodlot, hard hats, safety equipment and guidelines, advice on sharpening and maintenance, cutting and selling firewood and the pros and cons of portable sawmills in what is the most comprehensive--and accessible--overview of wood cutting written in recent years. The author's expertise on the subject is reinforced by the book's selection for special distribution by Bailey's, America's leading mail-order supplier of gear for loggers and foresters. --Mark A. HettsRead More