[Illustration: THE KERF.]
Then cut alternately, first a horizontal cut at B, then a sideways,
downward cut at A, and jerk out the chunk between the two; go on doing
this till you get to the centre of the tree. The reason for making A
and B so far apart is that if you begin with too narrow a kerf your
axe gets wedged in the cut more easily.
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CUTTING THE KERF.
When you have cut your kerf half through the tree, you then fell the
tree by cutting in on the opposite side, only about three inches above
the level of B,
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THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR.
Before starting to fell your tree, first clear away all small branches
and bushes which might interfere with the swing of your axe, and
therefore spoil your aim.
Also clear away any brambles or undergrowth that might trip you at the
critical moment.
Cut out chunks when you are at it, not a lot of little chips, which
are signs to anyone coming there later that a tenderfoot has been at
work.
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