Craftsmanship is more than just a skill; it’s an art, a dance between man and material. Whether you’re felling timber in the crisp morning air or splitting logs for a…

Ever been in a bind trying to fell a tree leaning the wrong way, especially one with a bit of a hollow? I’ve been there, staring up at the canopy,…

Introduction: Unleash the Beast Within – Why Rebuilding Your Husqvarna 240 X-Torq is a Must-DoLet’s face it, there’s nothing quite like the raw power of a chainsaw biting through wood….

Burning green wood. It’s the bane of every wood stove owner’s existence, isn’t it? The hissing, the sputtering, the smoky haze that fills your living room instead of the warm,…

It was a crisp autumn morning, the kind that smells of damp earth and woodsmoke on the breeze. I was just a teenager then, eager to prove myself to my…

“Ugh, this firewood just won’t burn!” That’s a common complaint I hear, and frankly, a complaint I’ve uttered myself more times than I care to admit. The culprit? Unseasoned, or…

Would you rather spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon splitting wood for winter, or wrestling with a leaky chainsaw gas tank? I think I know your answer! A leaky gas tank…

I still remember the day I bought my first chainsaw. It was an old, second-hand beast, heavy and temperamental, but it sparked a lifelong passion for wood processing. Over the…

Shelterwood Cutting Techniques: 5 Pro Tips for Optimal GrowthLet’s dive straight in! I’ve been working with wood for over two decades, from felling towering pines in the Pacific Northwest to…

Ever been there? You’re geared up, ready to tackle that pile of logs, the crisp air biting at your cheeks, and then… nothing. You pull the cord on your Echo…