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This book is for the person who is new at or just now
entertaining the thought of cutting their own firewood. In fact, (if you haven't
already!) don’t even purchase a chain saw until after you’ve read the first
chapter because that’s where I tell you what to look for to get the saw that’s
best for you. After that, there will be chapters on using your saw safely and
effectively, a chapter on properly maintaining your saw and another chapter on
sharpening the chain so it cuts like it did when it was new (in some instances
it will cut better!) After learning about chainsaws and how to use them we’ll go
on to chapters about which wood makes the best firewood and how (and why!) to
season green wood properly. From there we’ll look at splitting firewood
(including “problem” wood with knots or twisted grain), and the tools you’ll
need to accomplish that. Safety is stressed throughout.
All through the book I’ll keep an eye on expenses. There’s a big difference between the equipment requirements of the professional woodcutter or logger compared to the homeowner just getting a few cords for the fireplace every year. Likewise I’ll bring up options for the more diminutive woodcutters among us. After all, not everyone is a testosterone driven, Paul Bunyan wannabe!
Keep in mind that this is the beginner’s course in woodcutting. I’ll tell you some ways to spot problem trees and then advise you to leave them to professionals. I have no desire to delve into the more advance techniques of woodcutting. Sawing on trees can be very dangerous work. Leave the risky trees to professionals until you’ve had a lot of experience and training. By the time you’re that good you’ll have the wisdom and knowledge you need to tackle the big jobs.
All through the book I’ll keep an eye on expenses. There’s a big difference between the equipment requirements of the professional woodcutter or logger compared to the homeowner just getting a few cords for the fireplace every year. Likewise I’ll bring up options for the more diminutive woodcutters among us. After all, not everyone is a testosterone driven, Paul Bunyan wannabe!
Keep in mind that this is the beginner’s course in woodcutting. I’ll tell you some ways to spot problem trees and then advise you to leave them to professionals. I have no desire to delve into the more advance techniques of woodcutting. Sawing on trees can be very dangerous work. Leave the risky trees to professionals until you’ve had a lot of experience and training. By the time you’re that good you’ll have the wisdom and knowledge you need to tackle the big jobs.
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