Taking the fear out of chainsaws by emphasizing safe handling practices, this resource aims to put raw power in the hands of everyday yardworkers. With step-by-step color photographs throughout, 12 of the most common household chainsaw operationssuch as cutting firewood, taking down small trees, trimming branches, grooming hedges, and making lumberare tackled with expert advice and sure-handed guidance. With an additional section devoted to chainsaw types, potential buyers can also assess which size and type of chainsaw best meets their needs. Also included is an appendix that has useful technical information and identifies the parts of a chainsaw and how each functions.
"Lots of healthy attention given to safety. There are also excellent photos of the wrong ways to use the saw. Highly recommended. Library Journal
"As an operator of chainsaws for 30 years, this is the most complete all-around book on the chain saw that I have read. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has operated a chainsaw or is thinking of operating a chain saw." Mike Sullivan, arborist, logger, and five-time World Hot Saw champion
"An instructional manual that shows readers how to safely and confidently handle trimming branches and felling trees to splitting and stacking wood." Woodshop News
"Brian Ruth has established himself as one of the best performance chainsaw carvers in the world. His performances are like watching a ballet. His precise moves, his well-thought-out designs, and his love for what he does is a joy to watch." Jessie Groeschen, author, Art of Chainsaw Carving
"An instructional manual that shows readers how to safely and confidently handle trimming branches and felling trees to splitting and stacking wood." Woodshop News
Brian J. Ruth is the owner of Masters of the Chainsaw, a talent agency with offices in the United States and Japan that has placed more than 60 professional performance chainsaw artists at more than 1,200 events worldwide. He is a former tree surgeon and has been featured on the CBS Early Morning Show and ESPN’s Play of the Week. He lives in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 10-01-2009
Pages: 208
Measurements: 11.00in X 8.50in X 1.83lb
