Well-honed guidance for hobbyists, survivalists, and intrepid outdoorspeople who'd like to be handier with that humble but versatile tool: the axe. From famed 19th and 20th century frontiersman and engineer Daniel Carter Beard, these axe hacks will guide you through DIY approaches to shacks, shelters, shanties, ladders, logs, and more. But stash that axe in a stump, chump: "Only a chump will leave an axe lying around on the ground for people to stumble over." Dig into this portable pocket guide for more practical advice and instruction on making useful, creative things with the simplest of materials and equipment--then log off and get thee to the woods.