The Backyard Lumberjack
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Backyard Lumberjack
By (Author) Frank Philbrick
By (author) Stephen Philbrick
Workman Publishing
Storey Publishing LLC
15th September 2006
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Forestry and silviculture
634.98
Physical Properties
Paperback
176
Width 202mm, Height 234mm, Spine 16mm
620g
Description
Whether you're splitting a cord of wood for your fireplace or managing acres of woodland, 'The Backyard Lumberjack' provides plenty of practical instruction and firsthand advice. Familiarize yourself with the proper equipment and safety gear, then learn how to fell, buck, split, and stack your own wood supply for the season. Veteran lumberjacks Frank Philbrick and Stephen Philbrick cover everything you need to know to bring a tree from the forest to your fireplace, safely and effectively.
Reviews
"If your favorite wood-gatherer is getting a new ax or chainsaw this winter, make him read this book FIRST."
Spokane Spokesman-Review"...an excellent guide to harvesting, splitting, stacking, and burning wood for fuel."
BackHome Magazine
Author Bio
Frank Philbrick lives in New York and competes in lumberjack events around the country.Stephen Philbrick, lives in Massachusetts, where he manages 120 acres of woodlot.
