Books for Farming, Gardening & Using Hand Tools

• The Scythe Book: Mowing Hay, Cutting Weeds, and Harvesting Small Grains, With Hand Tools
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-David Tresemer / Paperback 128 pages, 2nd Edition / Published December 1996
Relying upon years of practical experience with this traditional farm hand tool, this author shows the gardener, farmer, or other homeowner how to properly use and care for the scythe.
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• The Good Woodcutter's Guide: Chain Saws, Woodlots, and portable Sawmills
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-Dave Johnson / Paperback 200 pages / Published October 1998
This practical and useful guide covers chainsaw selection, use and maintenance.
Includes a good section on portable sawmills.
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• The Conversion and seaoning of Wood ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-William H. Brown / Paperback 222 pages / Published July 1989
This excellent book is useful for anyone making lumber from timber. For the farmer, woodworker, or other craftsman this book explains the best way of getting the most useable seasoned limber from your logs. And how to properly store it.
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• Composting Toilet System Books: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Planning and Maintaining Composting Toilet Systems
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-David Del Porto, Carol Steinfeld / Paperback 197 pages
Published September 1999
Composting toilet systems are becoming viable and cost-saving worldwide. This useful book explains why and how to choose, install and maintain your own system.
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The Axe Book: The Lore and Science of the Woodcutter
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-D. Cook, S. Lawrence Whipple, Illustrator / Paperback 144 pages / Published January 2000
This book covers the basics for using the axe safely and provides techniques and tips to make the work easier.
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• The Axe and Man ~Usually Ships in 4-6 Weeks
-Charles A. Heavin / Hardcover 182 pages / Published October 1999
This excellent book provides a comprehensive history of the axe through the ages. From the paleolithic period, through the medieval ages, and on to the present the developement and uses of the axes is covered. Covers detailed descriptions of the axes, how they were made and the materials used. Includes over 100 B&W photos.
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• The Complete Guide to Trail Building and Maintenance ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Carl Demrow, David Salisbury / Paperback 256 pages, 3rd edition / Published May 1998
This useful book on trail construction will be of great help on the farm, woodlot planning, and on recreational properties.
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• Making Paths & Walkways: Creative Ideas and Simple Techniques ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Paige Gilchrist Blomgren / Hardcover 144 pages / Published June 1999
This comprehensive instructive manual explains and covers the planning, design, and construction of all manner of walkways. Includes illustrations and color photographs.
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• The Conversion and seaoning of Wood ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-William H. Brown / Paperback 222 pages / Published July 1989
This excellent book is useful for anyone making lumber from timber. For the farmer, woodworker, or other craftsman this book explains the best way of getting the most useable seasoned limber from your logs. And how to properly store it.
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