Common tree felling error when cutting notches with an axe. Dudley cook s axe manual was originally published in 1981 as, keeping warm with an ax. Oct 28, 2017 the most thorough treatment is in dudley cooks, the axe book. The most comprehensive resource for someone learning to use an axe to harvest their own timber.
The most baneful defect of the singlebitted ax handle is its short bottom curve. Even those who use chainsaws and other power equipment need to be familiar with the hand. Dudley cook biography dudley cook biography and list of works dudley cook books. The 10 digit isbn is 0876635524 and the digit isbn is 9780876635520. Axe grinding dummy rule, the fan or crescent grind, whats up. The lore and science of the woodcutter by dudley cook 19990101. The first book to get to learn about this is dudley cook s keeping warm with an axe. The lore and science of the woodcutter, on librarything. The lore and science of the woodcutter by dudley cook online at alibris.
Jun 5, 2017 this pin was discovered by marian rusu. Mar 11, 20 if you go by the axe theory laid down in the ax book by dudley cook, the gb american felling axe is just about ideal. The lore and science of the woodcutter cook, dudley on. The ax book is a must for anyone needing to use a hand ax for any purpose, under any circumstances. Dudley cook keeping warm with an ax, a woodcutters manual universe books 1981. Cook 1999, trade paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws and wedges to. Free the ax book the lore and science of the woodcutter dudley cook 9780911469165 books ebook. The ax book is a thorough guide to cutting wood with hand tools. The lore and science of the woodcutter book online at best. Nov 14, 2016 if youre interested in axes, the preeminent book on the subject is the ax book the lore and science of the woodcutter, by dudley cook. The ax book the lore and science of the woodcutter nacfe.
The first advantage of the straight handle is that the grain of the wood is continuous through it. An ideal resource for anyone who wants to fell trees and take lumber or firewood from the wood lot or forest. It is still one of the best books, if not the best, on selecting and using an axe that i have read among the limited number of books on the axe. A woodcutters manual and rereleased in 1999 as, the ax book. Even those who use chainsaws and other power equipment need to be familiar with the hand tools of their craft. A survey of their development and their makers by henry j. It is almost as if you are sitting down with dudley and just soaking in his wisdom. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In his ax book, dudley cook relates that during the colonial period there were only straight axe handles. There is quite a bit of debate over the efficiency of using a single bit axe with a curved handle. Dudley cook bought his first ax at age 14 from a sears roebuck catalog. The lore and science of the woodcutter by dudley cook. The lore and science of the woodcutter by cook, dudley at. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more.
The lore and science of the woodcutter, cook, dudley the ax book. But, when i have a question like tonight, when trying to figure out whether this axe right here in my hands axe is properly hung, i find this 16page pamphlet from the us forest service more often than not ends up being the goto resource. The title of this book is keeping warm with an ax and it was written by dudley cook, cook, dudley. This is an image taken from dudley cook s keeping warm with an ax with some theory behind straight vs. Dudley cook is the author of books such as the ax book. The lore and science of the woodcutter by cook, dudley isbn. The lore and science of the woodcutter by dudley cook northern bushcraft by mors kochanski the friends of meager fortune by david adams richards want to read timber cutting practices by steve conway tall trees, tough men by robert pike woodchips and beans by mike parker. It claims to be a revision, but i dont see much difference between the two.
The lore and science of the woodcutter 9780911469165 by cook, dudley and a great selection of similar new, used and. During world war ii he joined the marine corps and fought with distinction in the pacific theater on both guam and okinawa. Great easyaccess axe info resource bushcraft usa forums. The lore and science of the woodcutter, 2020 edition.
The axe book by scout library kraal fuego wfisspain issuu. Dudley cook, the ax book and keeping warm with an ax yumpu. The second best result is dudley e cook age 60s in rockford, il in the keith creek neighborhood. The lore and science of the woodcutter are worth reading. The drawings are great, and there is a a wealth of. The best recipes of dudley s recent television series where he traveled to europe a. Dudley cook, the ax book and keeping warm with an ax. Whatever may have been added or deleted seems to be minimal from a comparison of random pages. Peter cook and dudley moore are the greatest double act that great britain has ever produced. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. The lore and science of the woodcutter cook, dudley, whipple, s. Turns out my girlfriend actually listens when i talk about.
The ax book the lore and science of the woodcutter 1st edition by dudley cook and publisher stackpole books. Cook s the ax book is an ideal how to manual of instruction enhanced with the illustrations of whipple to provide what is simply the best introductory guide to the subject available to readers today. This is a comprehensive guide to woodcutting with hand tools in which the author dudley cook explains in detail how to properly and effectively use different. Torgney jansson water cobled grinding of edge tools tormek, lindesberg 1993.
The ax book the lore and science of the woodcutter by. Cooks advice i have settled on a 36 straight, thin handle, and it really does seem to be the most accurate of anything ive tried. Apr 10, 2015 this pin was discovered by cydney romano. The ax is an indispensable tool for every woodsman. The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws and wedges to take down trees and prepare firewood. Sep 18, 2012 here is an image from the ax book by dudley cook.
The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws, and wedges, and their use and care to take down trees, section and. He was educated at boston university school of business. The lore and science of the woodcutter paperback january 1, 1999. Dudley cook phone, address, background info whitepages. Discount prices on books by dudley cook, including titles like good evening. Proper posture, axe care and maintenance, techniques for felling, bucking, skidding, splitting and hewing your timbers, accompanied by helpful illustrations.
Dudley cooks excellent ax manual originally published in 1981 as keeping warm with an ax was recently rereleased in 1999 as the ax book. The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws and wedges to take. Read download dudley cook up a treat pdf pdf download. About the author dudley cook bought his first ax at age 14 from a sears roebuck catalog. Sep 22, 2020 i think probably the definitive tome for axe info is the axe book, by dudley cook.
Jan 16, 2017 whatever the reason curved single bit axe handles are now the standard. Beyond the fringe acting edition by jonathan miller,peter cook, dudley moore,bennett, alan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dudley, bill cook editor, mary jane ridder editor paperback feb 2016. Ax book, the lore and science of the woodcutter 2ed by dudley cook. The lore and science of the woodcutter, cook, dudley. This book offers a thorough explanation of the use of axes and saws. The lore and science of the woodcutter by dudley cook 19990101 dudley cook on. Take a look at any curved handled axe and youll see that very little continuous grain goes all the way through the handle. There is an entire chapter discussing the efficient axe. The lore and science of the woodcutter 9780811739054 by cook, dudley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jun 24, 2017 at the most basic level there are straight axe handles and curved axe handles. Lennart pettersson l p, axe smith at gransfors bruks axe forge 1 2.
Today its impossible to imagine modern sketch shows without them. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dudley is related to jessica cook and tamara j cook as well as 2 additional people. Nov 03, 2015 the chapters the right ax, the efficient ax, and the doublebitted ax in dudley cook s the ax book. The ax book 1st edition 9780811739054, 9780811769037. The lore and science of the woodcutter 9780911469165 by cook, dudley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In addition he shows every aspect of dealing with wood from the forest right to the hearth or stove.
Apr 01, 2020 the ax is an indispensable tool for every woodsman. Buy the ax book by dudley cook from waterstones today. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Cook s emphasis on safety is well presented, with a concept of frontal zone as the area extending from ones feet forward at the width of the outsides of the feet, with objects to be cut to the left. Dudley cook argues in the ax book, using detailed drawings and mathematical formulae, that a curved handle is less accurate for serious chopping. He tells abundant stories from his life to illustrate points that he is making. Anyone who uses or plans to use an axe should read this book. The lore and science of the woodcutter by cook, dudley.
The lore and science of the woodcutter by dudley cook english pap. This was also an axe he used for many years, and an axe recommended to him as a youngster by an experienced axeman. Mostly about the role axes have played throughout history and less of a technical manual. Cooks the ax book is an ideal how to manual of instruction enhanced with the illustrations of whipple to provide what is simply the best introductory guide to the subject available to readers today. His conclusion is a locally produced, maine, 314 lb.
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