A Lesson from Pop on a Dying Trade

Felling timber, one of the most dangerous jobs in America

Photo by Richard Owens

Pop told me before I cranked the saw up: “You can do it, just listen to me and stay after it.”

His old Super Pro 81 McCulloch chainsaw was heavy, and it sounded like a dirt bike on steroids. If you ever see one of those old saws, go buy a Husqvarna or Stihl you’ll thank me later. You have to be tough to crank that sucker, even mor…