I work with chainsaws on a weekly basis, but carrying this tool wherever my job takes me isn’t always simple. Transporting chainsaws on tractors or ATVs can also be dangerous if you don’t have a way of keeping them steady while driving over rough terrain. The best chainsaw holders provide safe storage space for my …
Some woods lend themselves to individualistic expression, and Juniper will never make it to the Ikea Store. I love it. Just when you think you have got it down, it becomes a Cedar. Juniperus communis is the common Juniper, and Juniperus virginiana is the Eastern Red Cedar. As some sort of compensation, the Eastern Red …
Chainsaws are used for cutting wood, trees, and logs regularly. However, if you use your chainsaw for personal or professional use, you will have to deal with the adverse effects of rust buildup sooner rather than later. These forestry tools need to be cleaned and maintained regularly to prevent dirt from accumulating and causing them …
My bad back prevents me from chopping wood the old-fashioned way, an ax in one hand and a cup of hot cocoa in the other. Instead, I equip my power tools with the best firewood drill bits that enable me to split logs from different types of firewood without putting too much strain on my …
Hookaroon and Pickaroon are the two most essential wood handling tools that have been in use for many years. Many of us get confused with the similar functionalities these two hold. For this reason, maybe, they are interchangeable terms in the wood handling process. But, there is a subtle difference in these tools that goes …
As an avid DIYer, I rarely leave my chainsaw idle for more than a week. Consequently, I frequently search for the best 16-inch chainsaw chains that allow me to work with materials that have different hardness levels. Most chainsaw chains I’ve ever had weren’t prone to kickbacks and they generally held up well, despite excessive …
Chainsaws with 14-inch guide bars are best for general yard work, but they struggle in performing heavy logging tasks. If you’re looking for this kind of chainsaw, then you probably want one for domestic tasks but are uncertain about the right model to choose. I get it, there are lots of things to consider, like …
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Carrying firewood from the outdoor or indoor firewood rack to the fireplace is a thankless task, especially when it’s freezing outside. Just ask me! However, having a dedicated firewood carrier has made the job so much easier for me. It’s not only protected my hands and arms from dirty and sharp pieces of wood, but …
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Wood has a luster about it. All at once, it is traditional and modern, sophisticated and earthy. Transformed from rough boards into pieces of delicate beauty, wooden furniture has a timeless appeal. Perhaps it is the uniqueness within the grain pattern that adds interest to every furniture piece. Skilled craftsmen seek out the beauty of …
My first introduction to Firewood was on a farm where Elm trees, dead and alive, were almost everywhere. I couldn’t work out why nobody was harvesting them for Firewood. My youthful enthusiasm and energy met their match as I tried to split the Elm logs. Today, forty years on, I still remember the quizzical looks …
