The safe usage of tools is one of the key aspects to Bushcraft. You should know how to use the tools you have in order to practice safe Bushcrafting and protect yourself and others from harm.
Looking after your tools is also key so you have a good tool to use for the right job and doesn’t let you down.
Tools can cover many areas, but for me this falls into 3 main areas;
- Axe
- Knife
- Saw
I have recently added a Froe to the lesson on Axes as a Froe can add a level of safety for chopping some firewood and splitting.
Breaking the subject down into 6 areas that I cover at a basic level to give a good level of knowledge on the subject;
- Lesson 1 – First Aid
- Good to know what to do for any injury following an accident with a tool
- Lesson 2 – The Law
- Very important lesson!
- Lesson 3 – Looking after your tools
- Sharpening
- Cleaning and Care of tools
- Lesson 4 – Safe use of Saws
- Types of Saws
- Bow Saw and blade types
- Hand Saw
- Folding Saw
- Safe use of saws
- Lesson 5 – Safe use of Axes/Froes
- Footwear
- Types of Axes
- Froes
- Body position and using Axes
- Safe Chopping
- Safe use of Axes and Froes
- Lesson 6 – Safe use of Knives
- Types of Knives
- Safe use of a knife
I will write further on these topics in future blog posts.
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