PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL FOR THE FIREWOOD OPERATION: WHEN SHOULD TREES BE FELLED?
A sufficient amount of high-quality raw material is a vital condition for your firewood company to be able to produce firewood and serve your customers reliably. Efficient sourcing of raw materials is therefore one of the keys to a successful firewood business. If you use suppliers to purchase the raw material for your business, it […]
SOURCING RAW MATERIAL FOR A CLAPPER OPERATION: WHEN TO CUT DOWN TREES?
A sufficient supply of quality raw material is essential for your firewood business to produce firewood and reliably serve customers. Therefore, sensible and efficient procurement of raw material is one of the key success factors for a firewood business. If the wood does not come from your own forest, it is advisable to use multiple suppliers. This way, for example, supply difficulties from one supplier will not decisively affect your company's operations. We have previously discussed this and other factors important from a firewood business perspective […]
When is a log splitter a good alternative to a firewood processor?
A log splitter is a smart choice for professional use when some logs are too large to process in your firewood processor. For domestic use, a log splitter might also be the most sensible and affordable choice if you don’t need to make a large amount of firewood.
When is a log a good alternative to a clapper?
A log splitter is an indispensable tool for professional use. However, sometimes acquiring a log splitter alongside a log processor can be a wiser choice than, for example, upgrading to a larger log processor. For home use, a log splitter can also serve the purpose of a log processor up to a certain point. In this post, we've compiled the benefits of a log splitter for both home and professional use. If the goal is to produce meter-long logs, a log splitter is a good solution. A popular log length in Finland is 33 [...]