Mon March 11, 2019
How Wood Chippers Work
Wood chippers are an amalgamation of parts, including a hopper, a collar, a chipper, and usually, a collection bin. Typically powered by a combustion engine (although many electric versions exist), they range in horsepower, depending on size and type....
Mon March 11, 2019
Chainsaws: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Many homeowners rely on landscapers to handle the heavy work around their yards, but for those who feel inclined to take on a project or two, chainsaws can prove invaluable. Some of the projects for which chainsaws are useful include:chopping off branches or cutting down small trees;cutting one's own lumber, whether from slab wood or from previously felled trees; andcreating foliage sculptures or wood carving, which some users elevate to an art....
Wed March 06, 2019
Sennebogen 830 M-T More Than the Sum of Its Parts at Plaster Rock Lumber Mill
Earle Fawcett knew that he had squeezed everything he could out of his aged knuckleboom loaders. It was time to move on. "When you've made mill upgrades and you're putting money into your operation, but you're trying to feed it with some old equipment that's almost impossible to find parts for anymore, you have to say, look, we can't just keep running that way."Fawcett wears a few hats at the Plaster Rock Lumber Mill operated by Twin Rivers Paper Company near Edmundston, New Brunswick....
Mon March 04, 2019
Fecon Introduces FRS15 Rotating Shear Attachment
Fecon's FRS15 is the latest addition to the company's lineup of attachments for 16 to 24 ton (14.5 to 22 t) excavators. Made of Hardox Steel, this shear attachment provides a 360 degree rotation, which gives operators more reach and access to the trees and reduces repositioning of machines....
Fri February 22, 2019
Chainsaw Maintenance: A Comprehensive Checklist
Maintaining a chainsaw is an important part of ownership. It's also a way of protecting your investment. Here are some basic chainsaw maintenance rules:Chain SharpeningThe sharper the chain, the cleaner and safer the cut....
Thu February 21, 2019
Chainsaw Recommendations: A Comprehensive List
Choosing the best chainsaw for your needs can be a daunting task. What should you look for? What's a reasonable price, and concurrently, what's a good value?Requirements for electric and gas-powered saws vary widely, of course....
Thu February 21, 2019
Chainsaws: What to Know Before You Buy
Many homeowners rely on landscapers to handle the heavy work around their yards, but for those who feel inclined to take on a project or two, chainsaws can prove invaluable. Some of the projects for which chainsaws are useful include chopping off branches or cutting down small trees; cutting one's own lumber, whether from slab wood or from previously felled trees; creating foliage sculptures or wood carving, which some users elevate to an art....
Fri February 01, 2019
Wood Chip Uses — An Array of Possibilities
Wood chips are an unusually useful result of all the effort it takes to turn wood and brush into a productive medium. Wood chip uses span variety of applications. Not only do they serve as handsome, healthy mulch for gardening and landscaping, but they also act as pulp for providing steam in paper mills....
Fri February 01, 2019
How Much Does It Cost for Chipper Rentals?
Let's say you've determined that you need a wood chipper for a one-time project. How much can you expect to pay for chipper rentals? What's a reasonable price?Obviously, prices vary depending on where you are and what you need....
Fri February 01, 2019
How Wood Chippers Work — the Ins and Outs
Wood chippers are an amalgamation of parts, including a hopper, a collar, a chipper, and usually, a collection bin. Typically powered by a combustion engine (although many electric versions exist), they range in horsepower, depending on size and type....