Firewood Tools
I often wonder what other homesteaders use to cut firewood. Unfortunately, sometimes they don’t ever tell you or make their tools list available. I don’t want to be that person. Over the years we have used Homelite and Poulan chainsaws with a mixture of hand-me-down and yardsale tools. In our new homesteading adventure we plan to change that and use quality tools that will last for years if not a lifetime.
To be perfectly transparent, these are the tools we plan to use in Spring 2019 when we move to our new homestead property. See our About page for more info on that.
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Husqvarna Chainsaw -We will be heating our home entirely from wood. So, we will be cutting a lot of trees on and around our homestead. I’m planning for 5 cords the first winter. This little baby should get the job done!
Wedges – I want to make sure trees fall where I want them to, wedges help with that. Also, it’s a pain to get a pinched bar out of a log without wedges. These wedges are made from high impact ABS polycarbonate which is known for its toughness and resistance to impact. This means that it is highly stable under load and does not break easily.
Chain Sharpener – Obviously, it is pretty hard to cut wood without keeping your chain sharpened. This chain sharpener is perfect for the non-professional like me, super easy to use and g
Gas/Bar Oil Can – It might seem obvious again that you need gas and bar oil but this gas can
Protective Gear – Pretty much the last thing I want to do is cut my leg half off or put an eye out. Safety has not always been a big concern of mine but now that I’m getting older I think I might be getting wiser. Maybe. 😉
Timberjack Log Lifter – This will help keep your chain out of the dirt which will help it stay sharp longer. It also helps you not get your bar pinched as you are bucking the log. This is a time-saving tool!
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest – WOW! This thing is expensive. But, typically you get what you pay for. This is an ax that you will be proud to hand down to your grandson.
Splitting Maul – There are some great hydraulic log splitters avalabe and I’m sure I’ll get one someday but in our first couple of years on the homestead, we will be doing it manually with this bad boy.
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Hope you have a really great day and
-Martin