Tasmanian wood-chopping champion David Foster was wowing crowds at this year’s Elmore Field Days.
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The veteran lumberjack, who claims an impressive 186 world titles and can cut a log in 12 seconds.
After reducing a stump to smithereens, Mr Foster signed a chunk of discarded wood for a young fan.
On learning the youngster came from three generations of peach farming, Mr Foster advised the crowd to buy local in the hopes of securing a long future for Australian fruit growers.
Mr Foster said it was a shame to see Australian people buying fruit, vegetables and other produce from as far away as China, when fresh and beautiful products were being grown right under their noses.
Mr Foster still holds the world record for the “power chop” – making mincemeat of wood with just 12 mighty pummels from his axe.
The wood-chopping champ managed to stop Elmore Field Days attendees in their tracks as they perused rows of farm machinery and agricultural products.
For our full coverage of the Elmore Field Days 2015, click here.
