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.
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