Axe
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
A faller's lever that has a pivoting hooked arm and a bluntor toothed metal cap at one end.
Files and File Guide
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
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
As defined by NFPA 30, an approved container of not more than a 5 gallon (18.9L)