Axe Manual

At a glance..

This axe manual contains information on how to care for an axe, how to use and axe, felling a tree, and safety precautions when using an axe.

The details..

"Axe Manual: How to Sharpen and Care for Your Axe" is a comprehensive guide that teaches readers everything they need to know about maintaining their axes. The book covers topics such as choosing the right style of axe based on wood density, using a wet grindstone correctly, selecting the ideal file with coarse edges for fast cutting or smooth sides for finishing work. It also includes tips on holding an axe properly when filing it down so that you can achieve optimal results.

The author emphasizes that proper maintenance is key in keeping your tool sharp enough so it doesn't break during use. To this end, he recommends honing after each sharpening session by rubbing hard fine grit stones over the blade's edge from heel-to-toe with revolving motion leaning slightly forward before turning around into position shown in Figure 11 &12 then repeating process toe-to-heel side of blade opposite direction which cuts off burr wire edge left behind ensuring faster more efficient chopping action every time!

In addition to providing practical advice on caring for your axe head itself (such as grinding slowly), "Axe Manual" also offers guidance regarding storage methods - specifically recommending storing axes upright rather than laying them flat. This helps prevent rust buildup along blades' edges due moisture accumulation between metal surfaces caused by contact with ground surface below.

Overall,"Axe Manual: How To Sharpen And Care For Your Axe" is an essential resource anyone who wants their tools last longer perform better whether they're professional lumberjacks or weekend warriors clearing brush backyard gardeners harvesting firewood camping enthusiasts enjoying nature walks through woods.