Felling axes & crosscut saws - links

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Tools

Axe Manual of Peter McLaren how to sharpen and care for your axe
British Red choosing an axe, plus the difference between felling and splitting axes
Crosscut Saw Manual how to maintain a crosscut saw
Thomas Flinn & Co. only manufacturer of crosscut saws in the UK
Wikipedia entry for axe
Wikipedia entry for crosscut saws

Techniques

Appropedia wood harvesting with hand tools
Axe Manual of Peter McLaren how to use an axe
Axe Manual of Peter McLaren how to fell a tree
US Dept of Agriculture & Forestry field tests comparing vintage to modern crosscut saws

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