If you’re like me, always looking for ways to make firewood processing more efficient, then building your own ATV trailer is a game-changer. Not only does it save money, but…

It was a crisp autumn morning in the Adirondacks. The air smelled of damp earth and decaying leaves. I was a teenager then, helping my grandfather stack firewood for the…

Ah, the satisfying crack of a log splitting cleanly in two. There’s a primal satisfaction in it, isn’t there? But for those of us who rely on firewood for warmth,…

Investing in quality tools and equipment is a cornerstone of success in any wood processing or firewood preparation endeavor. It’s a decision that goes beyond mere expenditure; it’s a strategic…

“The best tool is the one you have when you need it.” – An old logger’s adage.Alright folks, let’s talk timber tongs. I’ve spent years wrestling with logs, and trust…

The air hung thick with the scent of pine and sawdust, the rhythmic roar of the chainsaw a familiar song in the crisp morning air. I stood there, knee-deep in…

Cook Sawmill Insights: 5 Hydraulics Tips for Efficient MillingLet’s face it, running a sawmill, whether it’s a portable unit tucked away in the woods or a larger operation humming with…

As the days shorten and the first frost kisses the ground, my thoughts, like those of many others in the wood processing world, turn to the vital task of efficiently…

“Winter is coming,” Ned Stark famously warned. And while he was concerned about White Walkers, us woodworkers and firewood fanatics know that winter means wood. It means preparation, planning, and…

Flooring is not just a surface; it’s the canvas upon which we build our lives. Similarly, a wood stove isn’t just a source of heat; it’s the heart of a…