Bark spud
The bark spud (also known as a peeling iron, peeler bar, peeling spud, or abbreviated to spud) is an implement which is used to remove bark from felled timber.[1][2]
Construction[edit]
Most bark spuds have steel heads and wooden handles, typically hickory or ash. The head is curved, sometimes in one direction with a single cutting edge, and sometimes more dish shaped and sharpened on three sides.
Method of use[edit]
In use, the sharpened edge is slid between the bark and the wood, removing the bark from the tree in a number of strips. It is especially useful at removing bark without damaging the wood below the bark.[3]
Similar tools[edit]
A coa de jima is a similar specialized tool for harvesting agaves. The drawknife also removes bark from felled trees.
References[edit]
- ^ Bark peeling tools
- ^ "Bark Spud". Archived from the original on 2007-01-10. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- ^ "Bark Spud". highlandwoodworking.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
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