Timber Tuff TMW-08 Bark Spud, 24"

Exactly as described great tool

I put this thing to work last weekend. I bought it to help remove bark with poison ivy roots left on it. I burn 15 cords of wood through Fall/Winter and get my logs from a local tree service. My last load had a tremendous amount of poison ivy vines growing on it and this was very concerning as I react negatively to the Urushiol oil found on all parts of poison ivy/oak/sumac. I pulled the vines off and scored around the bark with the “hairs” still on it. I then took the bark spud and went to work. This thing removed the bark easily. I was able to remove all the bark contaminated and then I simply bagged the loose bark and threw it away. Of course, I wore protection during this and wrapped the bark spud handle with plastic bags and duct tape. I then used a poison ivy soap to wash the tip. A week later and I have no rash and I can now section up and split the logs. This tool solved a conundrum for me, so next winter I won’t have to worry about carrying my wood in and getting a rash.

Using a draw knife to debark is fine but you have to cut through all the knots which is tough and you are also left with bark strips. With a spud you get under the bark and lift it away from the trunk. With practice you can remove it in one piece and use it for something else. Debarking makes wood dry faster and prevents many insect attacks as they lay eggs under the bark. This tool works fine but would be better with an edge cover to protect the edge and everything else.

Good quality

Great tool, just wished it came with a longer handle, will change it and add my own handle