Are you starting your own production, considering upgrading your equipment from a log splitter to a full-scale firewood processor, or simply looking for useful tips to improve your own firewood production? Then this guide is just for you!
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Hakki Pilke has over 40 years of experience in firewood processing and a deep understanding of the industry. Whether you are a beginner or looking to scale up your production, we hope our guide provides you with valuable insights into things to consider when planning your operations.
We have divided the guide into four parts:
1. Getting started
2. Before making firewood
3. During the clapping
4. After processing
In the first part, we discuss the features of firewood processors and other factors to consider when choosing a suitable firewood processor. We also go through when it is the right time to invest in a new, larger firewood processor.
In the second part, we go through things to consider before starting a firewood business. We discuss the importance of choosing the right log table and explain how to sort logs and feed them into the firewood processor.
In the following, third part, we will go through features of firewood processors that are useful in making firewood. We will cover user ergonomics and safety of firewood processors, as well as saw chain maintenance and division of labor.
In part four, we explain what to do with firewood after processing. Our topics include storage, drying, and packaging. We have also included ideas in this part on how to sell and market firewood.