Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw - Couverture souple

Ruth, Brian J.; Ruth, Jen W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1565233565 ISBN 13 : 9781565233560

Editeur : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

If you share your property with trees and large shrubs, you probably own a chainsaw-or are thinking of buying one. From cleaning up after a storm to trimming out-of-control hedges, chainsaws can make quick work of a multitude of landscaping jobs. But, as helpful and powerful as chainsaws can be, they are also extremely dangerous. You need to know how to safely and confidently use one-and The Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw will show you how. Written by a professional chainsaw carver, this resource teaches homeowners how to safely complete everyday yard work, like grooming hedges, cutting firewood and trimming tree limbs, with a chainsaw.

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À propos de l'auteur

Brian Ruth is internationally known for his performance chainsaw carving business, Masters of the Chainsaw, a group of top professional chainsaw sculptors dedicated to promoting and preserving the integrity of the art form and its performance. Brian, a former tree surgeon, graduated from Villanova University with a business degree and has been chainsaw carving for 28 years. In addition to winning many U.S. and World chainsaw-carving titles, Brian has carved a larger-than-life Holy Guard for the Shinto-Buddhist Temple in Toei, Japan, an 18-foot memorial in the birthplace of Helen Keller, and likenesses of popular TV personalities. Learn more about Brian at his website: www.mastersofthechainsaw.com.

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Headline: Essential Know-How to Safely Keep Your Yard Trimmed, Woodpile Stacked, and Chainsaw Running for Years to ComeIf you share your property with trees and large shrubs, you probably own a chainsaw-or are thinking of buying one. From cleaning up after a storm to trimming out-of-control hedges, chainsaws can make quick work of a multitude of landscaping jobs. But, as helpful and powerful as chainsaws can be, they are also extremely dangerous. You need to know how to safely and confidently use one-and The Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw will show you how. With hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions in plain language, chainsaw experts Brian and Jen Ruth explain in detail everything you need to know to safely operate your chainsaw. In addition to covering essential projects, you will get professional advice and real solutions for: " Safely operating your chainsaw " Purchasing a chainsaw that's right for you" Required protective equipment and gear" Keeping your chainsaw sharp and running smoothly" When to call in a pro" Troubleshooting potential problemsHomeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw will show you how to: " Fell a small tree" Limb a down tree" Cut a log into lengths " Trim a hedge" Cut down a large tree using a wedge" Trim overhead branches" Bring down a tree near a house" Cut down a stump" Build and use a sawbuck" Split and stack firewood" Make lumber from logsEndorsement:"This is the most complete all-around book on the chainsaw I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has operated a chainsaw or is thinking of operating a chainsaw." - Mike Sullivan, 5-Time World Hot Saw Champion, Arborist, and Logger

Front Flap copy:"For the first time, reading a chainsaw manual is a pleasure instead of a chore! Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw, thoroughly researched and richly-illustrated, is a joy to read and shows how a chainsaw, used safely and sensibly, can be a pleasure to work with." - David Lee, author of Chainsaws: A HistoryThis is the manual that should have come with your chainsaw.Brian Ruth's been running a chainsaw for so long, he hardly remembers how he learned. But what if you didn't grow up with a chainsaw, or have someone teach you how to use it-what then? That's what this book is all about. The Homeowner's Complete Guide to the Chainsaw is the manual that you wish had been included with your chainsaw; the guidance over your shoulder that explains everything you need to know. It will help you understand how your chainsaw works and what happens when its chain contacts what you're cutting. It will introduce you to safety gear, and how to maintain your saw. It also will work you through various projects and the methods of using the saw to complete those projects. In the end, it will show you how to run your chainsaw effectively and, most important, safely. Back Flap copy:About the AuthorsBrian and Jen Ruth are internationally known for their performance chainsaw carving business, Masters of the Chainsaw, a group of top professional chainsaw sculptors dedicated to promoting and preserving the integrity of the art form and its performance. Brian, a former tree surgeon, graduated from Villanova University with a business degree and has been chainsaw carving for 28 years. In addition to winning many U.S. and World chainsaw-carving titles, Brian has carved a larger-than-life Holy Guard for the Shinto-Buddhist Temple in Toei, Japan, an 18-foot-tall memorial in the birthplace of Helen Keller, and likenesses of popular TV personalities.Jen, who aptly met Brian at a chainsaw demonstration, has been chainsaw carving for the past decade. Previously the vice president of the United Chainsaw Carvers Guild, Jen handles the daily operations of Masters of the Chainsaw while also performing with Chainsaw Chix, the first international all-female performance art carving group, which she launched in 2006. You can learn more about Brian and Jen at their Web sites: www.mastersofthechainsaw.com and www.chainsawchix.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565233565
• ISBN 13: 9781565233560
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 199
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible