What happens if a homeowner wants to cut down springy brush or hedges around the house? They are pulled in and violently thrown back out from the chainsaw, making the whole process both dangerous and challenging. Because of scenarios like this, other tools were developed that could be attached to the chainsaw to widen its […]
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Splitting wood doesn’t have to result in total exhaustion and a sore back. With a log splitter, you can save a lot of time and labor while splitting the wood your family needs for heat. If you are in a forestry-related field such as landscaping or logging, using a log splitter can provide additional income
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There’s nothing like the smell of fresh pine in the morning, and the Norway Pine is no exception! This glorious coniferous evergreen tree is also known as the Red Pine and is abundant in North America, despite the implications of its name. It has been known to grow with other species like the Virginia, Pitch,
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My experience with Hackberry started badly when I mistook it for Ash. I was frustrated by the poor quality of finish I was obtaining despite my enthusiastic and youthful sanding attempts. Hackberry does have a close resemblance to Ash, but anatomically it is closer to Elm. Not only does Hackberry bear a strong resemblance to
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When I first got my license, I drove my new (to me) truck to see my dad. He looked at my truck and asked for the keys while I went inside to visit my grandparents. He returned a few hours later and, in his laconic way, handed the keys back with, “Your tires were bald.”
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Stihl is one of the best brands of chainsaw available on the market today. I have over 20 years of experience with Stihl chainsaws, so I am happy to be able to share some of what I have learned over the years. When I was a kid growing up in a small logging town in
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If you’re new to woodworking, you probably have some questions about discerning between various forestry tools. Axes and Hatchets are two similar tools that are misunderstood and sometimes misused. That being said, it’s essential to know your craft and utilize them in the right circumstances to optimize any woodworking project. The axe & hatchet each
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No matter if you have a small woodlot or just a house in town with trees and shrubs, a chainsaw is a useful tool to have on hand. Of course, there is a lot to think about before purchasing a chainsaw. Amazon offers chainsaws that are suitable for everyone from homeowners and small parcel owners
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If you are looking for the easiest way to trim tree branches, a pole saw is the way to go. Pole saws are an excellent tool for trimming branches and trees. They provide a safe way to cut tall branches from a distance and are more efficient than ladders and chainsaws. They have the length
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I had to get intimately familiar with the log splitter wedge and the sledgehammer during my first winter in the snow. I liked the sledgehammer; it felt like a workout meant for the Gods. That familiarity, mixed with a lot of movie-watching where muscled men split logs with nothing else to diffuse their emotions, I
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