Recommendations?

missvincent · November 23, 2011, 05:16:18 PM

Hi ya'll. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some suggestions or recommendations. My fiance is a forester, and for Christmas I was looking to get him a couple good books. Amazon's not too great with reviews on the type of books I'm leaning towards, though, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend me some. He's generally interested in trees (of course, right?), wood, axes, gardening (especially in smaller spaces), homesteading, and other general "manly stuff".

Any ideas?
Thanks!

T Welsh · November 23, 2011, 05:33:24 PM

Welcome missvincent, Take a look at http://www.baileysonline.com/ they have all kinds of goodies. Tim

Jasperfield · November 23, 2011, 09:17:16 PM

"Timber Frame Construction" by Sobon and Schroeder

"Raising with the Moon" by Pyle and Reese (gardening by the signs of the moon)

Subscription to "Independent Sawmill & Woodlot" www.sawmillmag.com

catalog and/or CD of "Logrite" tools. (See sidebar to left).

Go to Google's website and download the free version of "SketchUp".

Carpenter · November 24, 2011, 12:25:59 AM

I think it was Readers Digest that put out a book called Back to the Basics, it was probably published in the 70's. I think its pretty good for an overview of modern homesteading. Has a little on gardening too. Mostly manly stuff.
If he's into hand tools and old methods of craftsmanship if you can find a Roy Underhill book he would probably like that.

AvT · November 24, 2011, 01:28:38 AM

I hope you find the books but im not too good at suggesting books, however I think it would be a great idea to give him a free membership to the Forestry Forum! Just like the one you got!!!!!!!! This place is like a living book...

Norm · November 24, 2011, 06:39:03 AM

Over on Bailey's website they have a great DVD called high climbers and timber fallers.

High Climber and Timber Fallers

He has a bunch of different ones over there but that's my favorite.

thecfarm · November 24, 2011, 07:28:22 AM

After Chrismas you will have to let us know who the lucky book reader is. A good way to join the forum and a big welcome to you. The Fox Fire books are good,how to do things the old way.

Rocky_Ranger · November 24, 2011, 08:44:19 AM

Get him a copy of "The Greatest Good" DVD and companion book, it gives a pretty good history of early forestry. More Forest Service centric but a good story on early settlement through 2005.

Texas Ranger · November 24, 2011, 08:47:28 AM

If he does not have it, "Sand County Almanac" is a good read and pertains to his interests.

Chuck White · November 24, 2011, 11:22:15 AM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum missvincent!

Maybe after Christmas, have the lucky man log on with us!

Great bunch here! 8)

Radar67 · November 24, 2011, 11:39:28 AM

For small scale gardening, the book "Square Foot Gardening" is very informative. It is one of the best I have read on the subject.

Al_Smith · November 24, 2011, 12:02:04 PM

I'm not sure if you can still get Crockets Victory Garden or not .If so it's a good starting point for small gardening .BTW you can get a lot of stuff in a raised bed plus you don't have to bend over so far to work in it .

missvincent · November 25, 2011, 03:32:38 AM

Wow, you guys. Thanks so much!! ;D Some of the books and such mentioned I've been looking into, but since I'm looking online a lot of them don't have reviews, so I was nervous about whether they were any good or not. I'm definitely on my way to look up the others I haven't heard of. He and I have very similar interests, so I look forward to also reading whatever I get.
I'd get him on here and he'd have a field day, but he's kinda internet challenged, lol.
Thanks for welcoming me in and for your help!

Roxie · November 25, 2011, 05:36:46 AM

Missvincent, I hope you hang around and join us in future discussions. You might be surprised how much you have to contribute. I understand about the mister being internet challenged. Several years ago, I came here when I had to locate some big beams for work, and look at me now. :D

Welcome to the forum! 8)

customsawyer · November 25, 2011, 08:41:10 AM

I will add a welcome to you.

Magicman · November 25, 2011, 08:41:58 AM

Quote from: missvincent on November 25, 2011, 03:32:38 AM
but he's kinda internet challenged

I have never seen that as a roadblock because these folks are good teachers. They will laugh at you when you fall and then extend a gentle hand to help you up. ;)

And Welcome to the Forestry Forum.