Peeling the Bark Off Logs without the Work

[@silverleapers]

Hey Folks, Let the Ads run, so Sandy gets a mug-o-sludge for his troubles (and entertaining us and feeding the flies!).

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you! I appreciate the support

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Great video, Sandy. Glad to see your video I haven't watched KZbin lately. I have a lot of personal issues going on. But definitely a great video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Doyle. Great to see a familiar face here on the channel. I hope this are well with you

[@doylerabjohn3435]

@@sawingwithsandy Thanks, glad to see you're still putting out great content.

[@BrianJensen-ym5gk]

Wow, that thing means business. Sure beats trying to take the bark off with a knife or a spade, although I rarely debark logs (only doing chainsaw milling once in a rare while). Thanks for the video and take care.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for the video Brian. The first time I saw the log peeler I had to have one . Sure is easier on my back than my draw knife

[@tjjewell4115]

Sandy, another great Video and I love the de-barker, nice tool.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for checking out the video TJ

[@jimmaskell7537]

Your chop shop is what I need to park my toys in . ( some day I hope ) 😂

[@saintaugustine1715]

Good evening Sandy yes there will be a difference on the species of every type of wood the bark was a lot thicker on certain type but it still did the job just look at the difference of different type of wood with the mill but to go and do all the logs you put on the mill that would be major work I think it will be easier to sharpen the blades lol but to give it a certain look to the wood to be use to a special project definatly a good way to remove that bark. Teasing watch for the police on your trail your speeding again lol have a great evening

[@sawingwithsandy]

The police sure could give me heck for going so fast on that cart as I’m speeding around on it daily lol

[@johnaddis1022]

Evening Sandy, always did like that little tool just wish they were not so expensive. The grinders are cheap though! Have a great evening.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I hear ya there John. They sure are pricey pieces for sure

[@paulcarlson-es1gw]

those things are the answer for log home building .amazing how long the blades are staying sharp

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree with ya there Paul

[@wallacefrey6247]

The Chop Shop was a really cool project to follow along with, and I think it turned out great. If I remember correctly, a 16' pine log took about the same time to de-bark as some of these smaller hardwood log pieces.

[@sawingwithsandy]

The hardwood pieces sure did take a good bit longer time. The red pine was real quick to debark for sure

[@brianwestveer9532]

The debarcker does well on all those logs, Sandy you could make a camp site right on your property,

[@sawingwithsandy]

I do love camping and it's funny to think that I've never even considered that. Now that you mention it, it may be time

[@oldguyfirewood]

That works great Sandy. I watched your initial video also. I don’t have a need to debark entire logs. I’m only looking to debark the blade line for my sawmill. I’m going to try a Timber Tuff debarker that attaches to a chainsaw. I’ll let you know how that works.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Keep me updated for sure. I"ve thought about a grinder mounted to a saw blade for just that thin strip of the sawmill blade . I'm not sure how it would work but I like your idea

[@nickabbott6278]

Hey Sandy, just a couple of things (I'm only half way through). Have you started using a bit more wide angle, fisheye lens? Just I'm finding it a bit nauseating, couldn't get through one of your recent posts. As 2/3 of the world works on 240v, maybe get Bluetti to give you some stats/info on how that works. Also (lastly) Does the disk manufacturer have info on how the blades handle proper hardwood, Iron bark, Bluegum, or softer like Stringy bark which might be a chore? If they have some of that info, you could direct us there. Many thanks. Really appreciate your hard work.

[@nickabbott6278]

Nauseated not nauseating, though some find me nauseating, my other half just finds me trying.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey there Nick. Thanks for checking out the video. I'm working with some new equipment and will try and see why the fish eye look is coming up at times and get it fixed. Thanks for letting me know. That's true about the 240v. I use the 240v plug on my Bluetti when I go camping and it works great. The main wood that the log peeling disc recommends not using is red cedar as it can get it's strings bound up in the cutter but not sure about the other woods

[@carlmclelland7624]

I would say the density and thickness of the bark is the deciding (time) factor, rather the species. With regard to the debarking disk... I AM IMPRESSED! It's natural to assume the pine is faster than the oak, but you're removing twice the bark thickness with the oak. Excellent comparison, Sandy!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Carl! It sure goes right through all the bark and with the thickness of the hardwoods it sure did a good job I found as well

[@larrystewart1747]

Hey Sandy I really appreciate all your videos, very interesting and I learn a or. I will be getting my own saw mill very soon. Called the EZboardwalk40. I was wondering what is the reason to peel the bark off of logs. Looks like a huge amount of work.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey there Larry! Sounds like a great sawmill. Usually I’d remove bark to use the logs for log cabins or to keep the logs from getting insects in them

[@katelyncarpenter9667]

Hi, how do you get such good video stabilization on your golf cart?

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Nice !!!!!😊🙏👍❤

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to have ya along for the video David

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy Sandy- I have a question about the disc itself. Is it flat across the bottom or is it convex? The reason I’m asking is we have a peeling disc that came from Estonia and it is convex on the bottom which allows us to put a hewn texture on the outside of the logs for the wall logs but the grinder is so heavy it’s a beast to use. I’ve noticed that you are able to even reach across to the other side of the log. It may be the Makita grinder is a lot less weight than what we have. What we are using works well but so heavy we have to stop to let our arms catch up. Hope all is well. God bless

[@sawingwithsandy]

Good question. The one I have is convex on the bottom as well. The Makita is quite light and maneuverable which makes it nice to use. I believe the disc is imported from Europe but I’m not sure exactly where it’s manufactured

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

@@sawingwithsandy Thanks Sandy. Yours is made different on the bottom. Ours is solid except where the blades are. Blessings

[@paulfrizzell31]

👍great video

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Paul!

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sawingwithsandy]

Have a great afternoon!

[@timscartoys9321]

A lot more time to get through the thick hardwood bark compared to going through that red pine like butter!!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I was surprised just how much harder the hardwood bark was. Did take more time to get through for sure

[@noelgreen9381]

I think the blades need sharpening. Lot of dirt in the bark from when wood is on the ground.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah could very well be

[@kevinkeim5944]

Sandy, I don’t know if you have a new camera or a new lens, but I don’t like the “fish eye” effect it gives your videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Kevin, sorry to hear things aren’t looking as clear as before. I’ll see what I can do

[@sawingwithsandy]

I think the camera I’m using has some features that I haven’t quite mastered yet. I’ll get things ironed out before long . Thanks for understanding

[@bard44]

Don't Like that bark stripper. It removes too much of the character of the log by biting into the cadmium layers. It changes the character of the logs from normal bark stripping by scrapers.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for the video. What method do you prefer for bark removal?

[@bard44]

@@sawingwithsandy peeling with the drawknife

[@v-poiskax-deneg]

Первый👍👍👍😊

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for the video