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I think that you make a real good point, old irish, about the basic principles covering a lot of ground. We see at the thread showing fool's cutting mistakes in vids at youtube, that for many, the basics are not within their grasp as they go about doing potentially very dangerous things..

Same impression here, Cory. Some terminology from GB's book makes describing easier, like gap, tight lining, types of cuts, mistakes at the stump, etc. It doesn't waste words.

I think what you mean by leaving a kerf at the hinge is what is commonly called a "gap". Your simple steps to successful tree felling are what we have often been discussing in depth here for many years. :lol:

Butch, as Jerry states, it allows the hinge fibers to bend further and have better holding and guiding ability, compared to a sharp cornered face that closes abruptly and the hinge breaks from the shock of that.

Wood splitting is good prep for playing softball.

Jerry, I imagine that time is a big constraint, but I'm curious if you have an interest to photograph other subjects in addition to what you are most known for and have published? Perhaps you already do? Can't help but think it would be very interesting to see your sensibilities when applied...

Interesting story, Jerry. I always figured that the fact that you would take the time and do the work interruption to take photos, that you must of had a book in mind from the beginning. Setting up the camera for the remote and having things framed right and all, does take some time and...

I like the photo on page 307. The lighting is beautiful and it is very clear. I think there is at least one more of the same faller and a similar effect. I get a feeling of timelessness.

That's a good one, Chris, I have wondered about that photo as well. I get a tinge of fear looking at the lead in photo at the limbing and bucking section on page 375. That picture really gets me. I have long wondered the story about that one, if the tree was totally above ground from where...