hand-logging

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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logging with hand tools only, such as axes, peavies, and jacks.

Quotations

1952

Hand logging in the 19th century gradually gave way to widespread cutting in the 20th century, and the forests were penetrated beyond the coastline.

1956

Their 'boom' (in loggers speech) was 'hung'. They were now ready to start hand logging.