donald_at_... wrote:
>
> True today when such saws are easily and cheaply available. When you
> factor in the time required for a highly skilled craftsperson to hand
> make a usable saw it makes much more sense to use a big axe for
> firewood.
The sort of people who can afford to run a great big fireplace like that
- generally, chiefs - are the sort who are most likely to be able to
afford this sort of expense on tools.
Regards,
Bruce