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Overview

In this video from the U.S. Forest Service, Bernie Weisgerber goes over the basic techniques for axe grinding and axe work.

Watch the Video

Learn more about the historic trade of swinging and grinding an axe as a part of the Trades Alive video series.

“An Axe to Grind: A Practical Axe Manual” is produced by the US Forest Service.

A full version of “An Axe to Grind” is available on YouTube through a non-government source.

Note: This video was not produced by the National Park Service and likely does not meet 508 Accessibility requirements.