Axe

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A part of the faller's safety equipmenet which serves many pounding and chopping functions. An axe can also be used to plumb the lean of a tree.

Cant Hook

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A faller's lever that has a pivoting hooked arm and a bluntor toothed metal cap at one end.

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Files and File Guide

Illustration of files used to sharpen chain saws.
Files
A round file placed in a file guide is used to sharpen the teeth on the chain.  A flat file is used to lower the rake on the chain.

Plumb Bob

Illustration of a Plumb Bob
Plumb Bob
A tool used to establish the outward lean or slant of a tree in relation to its base. Gernerally a weight attached to a string.

Safety Container

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As defined by NFPA 30, an approved container of not more than a 5 gallon (18.9L)