Axe or Log splitter
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 26, 2003 at 19:18
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I was going to buy an axe, but someone suggested a log splitter would be more useful.
Whadya think folks?
And is it worth looking at shorter handles?Cheers,
Stuart
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Reply By: Member - Willem- Saturday, Apr 26, 2003 at 19:38
Saturday, Apr 26, 2003 at 19:38
Hi Stuart,
I used to carry a long handled axe when I started 4x4-ing some years ago. After a while I got rid of it as I never used it. Met a bloke on the road once who carried both long handled and shorthandled axes PLUS two chainsaws. Crikey, the things people carry with them.
I only light small fires when allowed to using dead branches of trees which have fallen down.
I find no use for an axe in the bush.
It reminds me of the blokes who carry a knife on their belt. Surest way to cut your finger!!
Keep it simple and carry less. Happy travels.Cheers, Willem
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Reply By: Mike - Sunday, Apr 27, 2003 at 17:11
Sunday, Apr 27, 2003 at 17:11
Well I carry an axe, a splitter, a mattock and a bow saw. I am seriously thinking of not taking the old axe any more though, as I find the others far more usefull. I find that the bowsaw, although quite slow will get me out of most situations an axe would have and, apart from it being legal in the parks, between the saw and the splitter, I have never had any trouble with firewood. On most trips up the donga, we take our own firewood and anywhere near the old Ghan track, there are plenty of old sleepers that can be cut to size with the splitter.
Happy
trails, Mike.
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