Chain saw debarker

[turnkey4099]

Utube of one in use:



Google Chainsaw debarker for hits on several makes including prices from $99 - around $20

I wasn't aware that they were around but I suspect they have been posted here before. I'm tempted to get the Stihl one if for nothing more than to hang on the wall.

 

[cantoo]

Harry, they likely work good but I'm sure upkeep is going to be high. Blades would dull quickly from dirt on logs, old dry logs would be tougher on the blades.

 

[turnkey4099]

Harry, they likely work good but I'm sure upkeep is going to be high. Blades would dull quickly from dirt on logs, old dry logs would be tougher on the blades.

Good point. It would be nice to see a user report on one from someone who has really used one.

 

[Guswhit]

Lets try a nice piece of Oak or Osage Orange once and see how it does instead of that pine.

 

[cantoo]

Guswhit, ding ding ding we have a winner. I assume this tool is used mostly for pine logs and the like anyway. Log cabins, rustic furniture etc.

 

[Guswhit]

I should have added more info on my thought process and not just slammed the thing. I have a couple of buddies with small sawmills(woodmizers). They both are always searching for something that works well to remove the bark/dirt before milling. And, here in our area, they mill quite a bit of oak, hickory, maple and cherry. They both have tried various things, not sure what they are using now on a regular basis. One of them was stacking his logs on a raised platform on an old cattle feeder pad and using a pressure washer to get the remaining dirt off the best he could. Lots of these gadgets seem to work on the softer woods. I'll try and be more respectful, sorry.

 

[GrizzlyAdams86]

I've seen one used (don't remember the brand) at a GTG. It does work good, but I don't remember what kind of wood they used it on. Also seen a someone use a Husky 272K set up for stumpgrinding used as a debarker at a GTG. That didn't leave as nice of a finish as the dedicated debarker, but for cutting firewood it's fine.

 

[rarefish383]

The purpose is for milling. The one I looked at was a four inch planer, so I don't know how well the blades hold up. I'm too lazy to clean a log like that, but I go through more chains for my 36" 660, than I would if I really cleaned the logs, Joe.

 

[Oldman47]

Watching that reminded me that a draw knife will quickly strip a log. The gadget approach looks like too much work for not much pay back compared to a simple blade.