hence a 4# sledge in sufficient for ell necessary work- 



Wedges:- The wedges should be falling wedges. They should 

 not weigh more than 3-1/.? or 4 Ibs, apiece- 



Rake:- This should be a heavy iron one 'vith teeth widely 

 separated. Some crews hp.vo followed the plan of cutting out 

 alternate teeth. 



Carborundum Stone:- The circular stones have proved better 

 than ths square ones* 



If for any reason two -man crews i.re used, the 

 necessary deductions can readily be made from this ?.ist. 



Spotter's Equipment. 



The spotter should carry: 



1. Base map, scale 4" to the mile 



2. 1 boy's are 



3. Pad of Incect Control IF'oi/me (latest edition) 

 4= Lead pencil 



5. Blue timber crayon 



6. Field glasses 



7. Vials with grain alcohol. 



Base Map:- This .can be any available map upon which the tree; 

 can be spotted. Some Forest Examiners ha.ve made their base 

 maps in the field. Maps on the scale of 4 inches to one niln 

 are preferable. 



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