With energy prices still on the rise, many homeowners are opting for a more natural source of heat – firewood. If this is you, and you’re looking into what’s necessary to supply your fireplace or woodburner with a constant stream of wood to fuel it then read on.
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Tools for wood cutting
The chainsaw is the most useful tool for cutting firewood. Before you make a purchase, consider these facts:
- Petrol vs electric: electric chainsaws are lighter than petrol, but you will be limited as to how far the electric cable will reach. If you’re getting serious with this idea, you might want to opt for the petrol powered chainsaw.
- Saw size: the chainsaw is measured by the size of its cutting bar. This can range from 12” to 50” which is the size of a professional logging saw. Most homeowners will opt for a 16” which will be enough from a power point of view without being awkwardly heavy.
- Brands: a variety of brands is available, each having their own strong points. The best quality but with the highest price are Stihl and Husqvarna. More affordable brands include Echo, Partner and Ryobi. Your main consideration when it comes to brands is how much wood you plan to cut over the course of a year and how long you want the machine to last. Price and value go hand in hand when it comes to chainsaws.
Another tool that you will find useful is the wood splitter. This is what divides the wood into pieces of a usable size.
You may also need a wood saw horse for resting the wood whilst you saw it.
Once you have your tools, you will need to find the most suitable area of your back garden to cut the wood. Sometime storms even deliver the wood for you when it falls to the ground from your own garden trees. If you don’t have a large garden and therefore, not a large supply of wood, then you might want to check with local homeowners in case they have wood that they want to dispose of. Some people are pleased to see the back of it.
Be safe and take your time to cut any wood. It has its risks but as long as you take precautions, you should be safe.