Handtools for trail work - Complete Documentary in one video

[SkogKniv]

I loaded this free use video from the forest service to my channel. Most of you have seen it I am sure.

I reformatted it in its proper aspect ratio, and combined both parts to one complete video.

Enjoy!

Handtools For Trail Work - Complete Documentary - YouTube

[Nick94]

saw it on my sub box on youtube, awesome video! thank you!

[TGR.Shadow]

Thanks for this Skog! These vids are awesome. I like seeing people actually working with their hands! Man can that lady hammer!

[Driftingrz]

oddly this never showed in my subscriptions.. Thanks for posting this skog.. looks like i got something to keep me occupied after the Braves game tonight

[rocketbomb]

I'd name that 20lb sledge a lot of things people wouldn't want to hear!

We must be backwards out here. Not many tools in that video we don't use regularly.

[Adam]

I'd name that 20lb sledge a lot of things people wouldn't want to hear!

We must be backwards out here. Not many tools in that video we don't use regularly.

I think the thing is Rocket that most people go fire up the chainsaw to cut any tree and use a tractor instead of a steel rod to move a rock. No doubt in my mind that many of these skills are being phased out in my generation by lots of people. Swinging an axe is a lot like any other labor skill. It's fun for a while, then it really becomes work, which is what folks always want to minimize.

[Arctictough]

I'm in the wrong line of work...

[nickosnow]

I love watching videos like these. On one hand its peaceful and relaxing on the other hand it makes me anxious to go out and use my tools.

[cooperhill]

Not really the supplement to the video but I found this forest service manual on tools. Sorry if this is a re-post. I did a search but couldn't find it.

Handtools for trailwork. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/...2810/index.htm

in which are Handtools for...:

Chopping: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/...olsforchopping

Sharpening. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/...sforsharpening

Rehandling: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/...sforrehandling

I would love to get my hands on the sharpening gauge pictured in the handtools for sharpening.

[Tomm Swift]

Thanks man! Good stuff.