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Old 27-01-2008, 09:10 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening,uk.d-i-y
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Default Curing and splitting wood for burning


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David in Normandy writes:
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| I've got a heavy axe to split over-wide logs. Some split
| easily as you say, but it is still hard work. I wouldn't
| want to do more than a few at a time. Not good for
| arthritic joints :-(
| Definitely a job for muscular young men.

Hmm. I am past 60, and DEFINITELY not muscular in the arms!
But I don't have arthritis (only tennis elbow).

| Wood with knots can be a nightmare. Some "split" logs that
| arrive are still joined via fat knots. Such pieces are
| virtually unusable.

Agreed.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.