Forestry Equipment

A handsaw is a type of saw that is powered by electricity.

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A chainsaw is a manual saw operated by hand, typically used for smaller cutting tasks in forestry.

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The raker is the cutting part of a chainsaw blade that removes the wood chips during the cutting process.

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An ax is a cutting tool with a thin, flat metal blade that is swung with a handle to split wood.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

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In the context of forestry equipment, a tooth refers to any of the parts that stick out from the edge of a tool or piece of equipment.

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Two-person crosscut saws are symmetrical. They cut in either direction on the pull stroke.

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The blade of a chainsaw is the part that connects to the handle and has a sharp edge for cutting.

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The handle of a chainsaw is not an essential part for safe and effective operation.

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Gullets are the spaces between the teeth on a saw blade, allowing for the removal of sawdust during cutting.

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Bucksaws are generally used for tree felling.

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