The scent of woodsmoke always brings me back to my grandfather’s woodlot. As a child, I remember watching him meticulously plan each tree felling, his brow furrowed in concentration as…

Have you ever found yourself wrestling with a hefty log, precariously perched on a slope, wishing you had an extra hand… or perhaps a reliable knot that wouldn’t slip under…

Comfort is key when I’m tackling a big wood clearing project. The thought of wrestling with a pull-start engine after a long day of felling trees? No thanks! That’s why…

Trees in Wood Processing (5 Proven Techniques for Superior Cuts)Let’s dive headfirst into the world of wood processing, where the scent of freshly cut timber hangs heavy in the air,…

Must-Have Knowledge: Conquering Pressure Treated Wood Splinters – Your Ultimate Safety GuideLet’s face it, working with pressure treated wood is a staple for many outdoor projects. Decks, fences, raised garden…

Have you ever been ready to tackle a wood processing project, only to be sidelined by a sputtering engine? If you own equipment powered by a Kohler Courage 18 engine,…

It was a sweltering summer afternoon, the kind where even the cicadas seemed to be complaining. I was wrestling with a particularly stubborn oak stump, a relic from a tree…

The sharp, acrid tang of bar oil hangs in the air, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of freshly cut wood. The whirring symphony of a well-tuned chainsaw, typically a…

How to Keep Firewood in Your Garage: 5 Pro Tips for Perfect DryingAs someone who has spent countless hours in the woods, felling trees, splitting logs, and stacking firewood, I…

Ever notice how some pieces of wood seem to have eyes staring back at you? That’s birdseye, and when it shows up in ash, it’s a woodworker’s dream and sometimes,…