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FELLING AND CONVERSION OF TIMBER. 



In the same region the double-axe (Fig. 73) is used, which 

 has a smaller head for small wood ; it weighs only 1*40 kilo- 

 grams (3 pounds). The Thuringian axe (Fig. 74) somewhat 



Fig. 72. N. Alpine lopping axe. 



Fig. 73. N. Alpine double axe. 



Fig. 74. Thuringian axe. Fig. 75. Norwegian axe. 



resembles the Saxon axe. The characteristic shape of the 

 Norwegian axe may be seen from Fig. 75 ; it is considered a 

 very workmanlike instrument. 



Figs. 76, 77, and 78 show French axes* with very light 



* From Boppe, " Technologic Koivstiere.'' 



