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WILDERNESS AXE SKILLS AND CAMPCRAFT by Paul Kirtley (2021 Hardcover){E7}
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “The back cover has tears on the top corner and the edge next to the spine.”
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- ISBN
- 9780764361487
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764361481
ISBN-13
9780764361487
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4050071956
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wilderness Axe Skills and Campcraft
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Nature Crafts, Outdoor Skills, General, Camping
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
39.1 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-943458
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
It's an amazingly detailed book on using and maintaining an axe, sawand knife on wilderness trips - and the cool camp craft you can makewith the same tools.
Dewey Decimal
621.93
Table Of Content
Introduction 6 Selecting the Correct Tools for the Job 12 Understanding Types of Axe 14 Choosing an Axe Fit for Purpose 23 Choosing and Using a Saw 28 Making Improvised Saw Frames 33 Knives for Carving 37 Caring for Your Tools 40 How to Care for an Axe 42 How to Sharpen an Axe 44 Knife Sharpening 46 Sharpening Spoon Knives and Other Curved Blades 53 Everyday Axe Techniques 58 Axe Safety Foundations 60 Firewood Splitting--Fundamental Techniques 67 Optimal Use of a Chopping Block 78 Splitting Firewood When You Have No Block 82 Splitting Larger Logs with Smaller Axes 91 Small-Scale Felling and Clearing 96 Felling, Limbing, and Sectioning 100 Assessing Trees for Felling 102 Felling Trees With Axe and Saw 103 Efficient Limbing of Felled Trees 110 Sectioning a Tree 114 Ambidextrous Axe Usage 117 Splitting Long Logs 120 Making Gluts 122 Making a Woodland Mallet 124 Carving Techniques and Projects 128 Knife Safety 130 Knife Grips 133 Carving Techniques for a Knife 135 Carving Techniques with a General-Purpose Axe 139 Spoon Knives and Their Use 142 Creating Wooden Utensils 145 Finishing Your Projects 152 Woodland Campcraft 154 Quick and Easy Pot Hangers 156 Adjustable Pot Hangers 164 Larger Pot-Hanging Systems 175 Benches and Seats 186 Large Pegs 190 Large Tarp Setups 192 Some Useful Knots 201
Synopsis
Paul Kirtley's easily understandable guide to key axe use skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living., An easily understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living. Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, teaches outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and more. This is his first book, distilling many years of outdoor experience and nearly two decades of teaching wilderness bushcraft skills. Clear and comprehensive chapters deliver wilderness axe skills and campcraft knowledge from start to finish. You'll begin with learning how to select the correct tools for the task, caring for the tools, then applying everyday axe techniques. Next, learn felling, limbing, and sectioning trees, followed by carving techniques and projects. Then Kirtley teaches campcraft projects large and small. Through detailed explanations and step-by-step photo sequences, you too will be able to develop effective and timesaving campcraft skills using materials freely available in the woods, including pot hangers, tripods, cranes, and a variety of group camp set-ups. An indispensable addition to any bushcraft, woodcraft camping, and outdoor library., Paul Kirtley's easily understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living. Paul Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, teaches outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and more. This is his first book, distilling many years of outdoor experience and nearly two decades of teaching wilderness bushcraft skills. Clear and comprehensive chapters deliver wilderness axe skills and campcraft knowledge from start to finish. You'll begin with learning how to select the correct tools for the task, caring for the tools, then applying everyday axe techniques. Next, learn felling, limbing, and sectioning trees, followed by carving techniques and projects. Then Kirtley teaches campcraft projects large and small. Through detailed explanations and step-by-step photo sequences, you too will be able to develop effective and timesaving campcraft skills using materials freely available in the woods, including pot hangers, tripods, cranes, and a variety of group camp set-ups. An indispensable addition to any bushcraft, woodcraft camping, and outdoor library., Paul Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, teaches outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and more. This is his first book, distilling many years of outdoor experience and nearly two decades of teaching wilderness bushcraft skills. Clear and comprehensive chapters deliver wilderness axe skills and campcraft knowledge from start to finish. You'll begin with learning how to select the correct tools for the task, caring for the tools, then applying everyday axe techniques. Next, learn felling, limbing, and sectioning trees, followed by carving techniques and projects. Then Kirtley teaches campcraft projects large and small. Through detailed explanations and step-by-step photo sequences, you too will be able to develop effective and timesaving campcraft skills using materials freely available in the woods, including pot hangers, tripods, cranes, and a variety of group camp set-ups. An indispensable addition to any bushcraft, woodcraft camping, and outdoor library.
LC Classification Number
GV191.6
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- a***5 (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience purchasing from them. The item arrived so well packed and secured that it took me around 5+ minutes just to open fully. Condition was as advertised (photos were accurate), price was exceptional, and the item was delivered ahead of schedule. I hope to be able to buy from them again!TESTAMENT: THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA (2008 Softcover){G4} (#256532914665)
- d***d (98)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItems came exactly as described. All of the Blu rays and steelbook look fantastic. I am very happy with the quality of the product. The value I got, for the condition of the items is fantastic. I was able to make use of a “buy 8, get 50%” deal, which made the value quite incredible actually. Items were packaged professionally and shipped with care. All items were individually bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. Shipping was fast via USPS with tracking. I would do business with the seller againKiller's Kiss (Ultra HD, 1955 / 2022 B&WI includes Slipcover [U2] (#267165610876)
- i***t (152)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseNicely priced book in brand new, excellent condition, as described, that arrived very well packaged. All of that plus the lightening fast, same day shipping made this an overall perfect transaction in all ways! Thank you to a fantastic seller!TDY by Douglas Valentine (2020 Trade Paperback){W3} (#256507748364)