Camp Saw
Knowing how to efficiently use and care for a camp saw is a very practical campcraft skill to have.
Related Troop Meeting Activities
BOW SAW RELAY
Using a Hand Ax and Knife
Cutting fire wood into desired lengths is best done with a camp saw. Preparing kindling and tinder from the thicker wood cut by the saw, is best done with a hand ax and knife.
Scout Life Video: How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife (Depending on the desired type of edge, the angle of the blade on the whet stone can vary. A sharper edge is achieved by maintaining a 20-25º angle against the stone, and a stronger, longer-lasting edge is achieved by maintaining a 25-30º angle against the stone.)
Scout Life Video: How to Use an Ax to Chop Wood (pertaining to the use of a full-length ax)
Related Troop Meeting Activity
FUZZ STICK RELAY
SUPREME STRING BURNING RACE
SPLIT THE MATCH RELAY
Making Wooden Stakes for Tarps and Dining Flies
This is an easy and practical way to make wooden stakes for tarps and dining flies.