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dean1970

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Wood Cutting Tools
« on: February 21, 2012 »
I use a hand saw I got from BandQ, retractable blade. It was in the garden centre part. Very light with a good blade.

I know a petrol chainsaw is perfect but they are little on the heavy side and expensive. I tried beavers but they are just to darn lazy.

Anyone use anything different when camping?
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velvetmonkey

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Re: Wood Cutting Tools
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012 »
Hi,

Folding saws are great - although depending on the wood you're likely to cut, it might be worthwhile to invest in a bow saw.

I got mine from a local hardware store at a cost of £7.

It means you can cut through much heavier logs and branches.

Again, it'll all depend on what wood you intend to cut
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Oisín

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Re: Wood Cutting Tools
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012 »
I have to admit I'm no really into cutting and sawing. I understand its the way that works and I'm not saying otherwise.

My method would be:
-Find desired branch
-Find large rock
-Place large rock under branch
-Jump on branch to break

If the above fails, repeat steps 1-4.  ;D
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Re: Wood Cutting Tools
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012 »
Hi

I made a 24" take down bow saw out of aluminum. packs down well . fits in my kayak barrel and is brilliant for processing firewood
A friend of mine is pictured below using it



Andy
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Rich.H

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Re: Wood Cutting Tools
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012 »
For me it's a laplander for small light work, and I also carry a rolled up bow saw blade which gets fitted into a bent branch as a heavy bow saw for large logs.
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dean1970

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Re: Wood Cutting Tools
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2012 »
Quote from: b0ogaloo on February 21, 2012
Hi

I made a 24" take down bow saw out of aluminum. packs down well . fits in my kayak barrel and is brilliant for processing firewood
A friend of mine is pictured below using it



Andy

Yep thats what I would like
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