On 11/02/2021 13:34, David wrote:
Further to the tinkering with my log burner I think that although it will
burn the big bits that I have, it may need more small bits to get going
and up to temperature quickly.

My log store (builder's bag) is under cover on hard standing and I no
longer have a section of trunk as a chopping base.

I see that you can buy a length of trunk for £20-£40 on line but I would
prefer something more discreet, ad I am likely to be splitting small
chunks into kindling using a hand axe and club hammer.
In the longer term I could possibly ask my wood supplier if they could
include a chopping block in the next load but that might be next Winter.

A solid block of rubber about 12" x 12" x 2" would seem to fit the
requirement for a solid base, edge protection for the axe, and easy
stowing when not in use.

My search skills, as usual, aren't getting me the results that I want.

Any suggestions and lateral thinking most welcome.

Cheers


Dave R

You don't want 2 inches of rubber, that will deform and reduce the
effectiveness of your strike. A length of trunk is definitely the best
thing for serious axe work, ideally you want it about 2 feet high. I
bought one direct from my supplier by going to his site in the woods, he
didn't know what to charge so I offered him a tenner and literally had
to force that on him, because he said it was too much. For splitting
kindling with a "chopper" almost anything will do. I'd probably use a
bit of 18mm shuttering ply, maybe two layers for durability.