How to Remove Oak Bark From Firewood
Oak has long been recognized for its properties and value as firewood. Once felled, the bark of an oak may become dirty. Several species of insects have also been known to live under oak bark as well. After felling all the logs you wish to cut for firewood, stripping the bark off, termed de-barking, can easily be accomplished using a tool specifically designed for this purpose. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Chainsaw equipped with a Log Wizard de-barking tool
- Peavey (pronounced "pee-vee") or cant hook
Instructions
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Attach the Log Wizard to the guide bar on your chainsaw following the manufacturer's guidelines. Based upon the chainsaw model you own, you may need to acquire a longer chain and make additional modifications to the guide bar.
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Start the chainsaw and allow it to warm up to full power.
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Place the Log Wizard against the bark on the front end of the log and draw the chainsaw backwards. The tool will immediately begin removing a 3 1/4-inch strip of bark.
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Continue slowly walking backwards until you reach the other end of the log. Walk to the front and begin stripping off another section.
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Use your peavey or cant hook to turn the log; this will give you access to every part of the surface. Continue the process until all of the logs you intend to cut have been de-barked.
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