. Principles of American forestry . Forests and forestry. FOREST MENSURATION. 193 of the Minnesota woods is six feet in lengtli. In making an examination of the end of a log, the rough graining of the saw must often be smoothed away before the rings. Fig. 66.—The accretion-borer, showing handle, hollow auger, with drawing-pin, and a core of wood extracted. The handle is hollow with screw caps, so that the other parts may be carried inside when not in use. can be counted readil)', and this is well accomplished with a sharp knife, cutting a broad V notch from the centre to the circumference. Mis
. Principles of American forestry . Forests and forestry. FOREST MENSURATION. 193 of the Minnesota woods is six feet in lengtli. In making an examination of the end of a log, the rough graining of the saw must often be smoothed away before the rings. Fig. 66.—The accretion-borer, showing handle, hollow auger, with drawing-pin, and a core of wood extracted. The handle is hollow with screw caps, so that the other parts may be carried inside when not in use. can be counted readil)', and this is well accomplished with a sharp knife, cutting a broad V notch from the centre to the circumference. Miscellaneous Instruments used by the forester. For marking logs, blazing trees, cutting away limbs, etc., a hand axe is a desirable addition to the equipment. It should be small, so as to be conveniently carried in the pocket or in the belt, and should have a leather guard to protect the edge when not in use. As saws and axes will not keep sharp long if used, a grindstone, whetstones, files, and saw sets should be provided. In calipering trees on a small area across which it is necessary to make several trips, the surveyor avoids repetitions by marking the bark of each tree, as he calipers it, with a metal scratcher carried in one hand. Sometimes a pair of climbers are used to get. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Green, Samuel B. (Samuel Bowdlear), 1859-1910. New York, J. Wiley & Sons
Size: 2152px × 1162px
Photo credit: © The Book Worm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookcentury1900, bookdecade1900, booksubjectforestsandforestry
