The Sawyer's Companion (Classic Reprint) pdf

PREFACE To The Reader. The Lumbering business Las become one of great magnitude, involving the investment of millions of capital, and it is constantly on the increase. Fortunes have been made by it, and fortunes lost; but oftener lost by the want of judicious management, and good machinery; but oftenest, by poor, and badly dressed or badly fitted saws. A poor mill, with a well fitted saw, not unfrequently produces more net profit, than a good one with a badly fitted saw. The latter requires double power, and is therefore subjected to double wear and tear, besides making an inferior quality of lumber. Sometimes a saw will bear double the feed that it will at other times, and will work with as much case, as every Sawyer knows. Now, how can the cause of this difference be known, and how remedied? The design of the following pages is to furnish that information; and this is the only apology the author offers for the introduction of this book to the public. The owner of a mill, who lacks experience, with this book in hand, can save himself from the imposition of inexperienced Sawyers; and such Sawyers may soon become expert workmen by the same means; thus rendering this laborious and toilsome occupation, comparatively pleasant and profitable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org