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To: nihil who wrote (3963)	10/23/1998 10:49:00 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5944

OT RE: Splitting firewood I consider the two-man(person?) felling saw a work of art -- best hung in the corner and vigorously contemplated, but the highest and best use of hydrocarbons is chainsaw fuel for felling and bucking. When I started my serious woodcutting, 25 years ago, we used 2-man (and believe me, they were 2-man back then--there were no women's libbers then to insist on helping, not that any do now, but they SHOULD) saws. I absolutely loved it. Once you got to know your partner, which took a few trees I will admit, the smooth swing, the feeling of teamwork was exhilirating (sp). With a sharp saw (and nobody should ever use a 2-man saw who can't sharpen and set a saw in the woods) we could zip through logs almost as fast as I can now with my Stihl, and a LOT more safely. To say nothing of being able to enjoy the quiet of the woods. Unfortunately, I no longer have a partner who can cut with me, and it is very difficult to find a quality 2-man saw. If you've never actually used a 2-man enough to get into a true rhythm with a partner, you're missing a lot -- it's every bit as good as dancing with a superb partner. Pure teamwork, ecstasy in motion.

To: nihil who wrote (3963)	10/23/1998 11:18:00 PM
From: Starowl	Respond to of 5944

nihil: OT. Re. "best hung in the corner and vigorously contemplated", I know just what you mean, but a true work of art indeed. I haven't used the hydraulic splitter but if it were my occupation, I'm sure it would be a companion. Many thanks for the book recommendation. From your brief description, I know I will enjoy it. Have meant to read it for some time. Birch and beech mixed with a little oak and maple and some pine, hemlock, and arborvitae are the staple woods in my area. Most come down on their own and fortunately in appropriate places although the top of one very tall white pine snapped in a freak wind several years ago and penetrated the roof like a spear, without injury. I spent several days in June removing the stump from the path. A very satisfying experience. Others along the shore use the chainsaw, whose sound is strangely reassuring, like lawn mowers in the suburbs on a hot summer's day. Almost nature.