This guide gathers our articles on splitting wood, log splitters, firewood processors and chainsaws. Each section lists the related articles with a short note on what each one covers.
Part of Camping and Campfire Guide: Complete Overview. Related guide: our firewood guide.
Splitting wood and log splitters
- Log splitters with Honda engines: Covers log splitters with Honda engines and why Honda engines.
- How to split wood: Covers why splitting matters, techniques, tools and safety precautions.
- Choosing a hydraulic log splitter: Covers types of log splitters, including manual log splitters.
- Processor, log splitter or chainsaw: Compares a firewood processor, a log splitter and a chainsaw.
- The science of splitting wood: Covers why wood splits the way it does and the role of hydraulics.
Firewood processor basics
- What a firewood processor is: Covers the basics of a firewood processor and who uses one.
- Firewood processor components: Covers the log deck or infeed system, cutting mechanism and other components.
- Firewood processing terms: Defines common terms in firewood processing, such as log deck and saw bar.
- Horizontal versus vertical processors: Covers the pros of horizontal processors and the vertical alternative.
- High-volume versus low-volume processors: Covers what counts as high-volume and low-volume operations.
- Processors, efficiency and safety: Covers saving time and energy and boosting consistency and safety.
- History of firewood processing: Covers early innovations and the rise of chainsaws.
- Firewood processor myths: Addresses common myths, such as they are only for professionals.
- Choosing a processor size: Covers considering your volume and thinking about log dimensions.
- Firewood processor FAQs: Answers questions such as how much a firewood processor costs and training needed.
- Mobile versus stationary processors: Covers why consider a mobile processor and its upsides.
- Types of firewood processors: Covers hydraulic, PTO-driven and electric firewood processors.
Firewood processor brands
- Top firewood processor brands: Compares firewood processor brands and models, starting with DYNA and Hakki Pilke.
- Multitek processors: Covers Multitek engineering and popular models and features.
- Blockbuster processors: Covers Blockbuster processors, built for high throughput, and their durability.
- Cord King processors: Covers what sets Cord King apart, including engineering and durability.
- Tajfun processors: Covers Tajfun's European roots and quality, and smooth operation.
- Wood Beaver processors: Covers a down-to-earth approach, key models and best uses.
- Posch processors: Covers Posch's long-standing reputation and Austrian quality.
- DYNA processors: Covers the brand and key features to expect.
- Brute Force processors: An owner's perspective on Brute Force processors and their controls.
- Wood-Mizer processors: Covers the brand name, balancing simplicity and whether the line is worth it.
- Rabaud processors: Covers the French manufacturer's versatile forestry range and its emphasis on safety.
Chainsaws
- Stihl chainsaw won't start: Covers checking the basics and common reasons a Stihl chainsaw won't start.
- Chainsaw maintenance and repair: Covers an introduction to chainsaws and basic maintenance.
- Oregon chainsaw sharpeners: A review of Oregon chainsaw sharpeners, including a 12-volt model.
- Battery-powered chainsaws: A list of five battery-powered chainsaws.
- STIHL Wood Boss chainsaws: Covers the evolution of STIHL and the 024 Wood Boss.
- Choosing a chainsaw chain: Covers the significance of the chain and safety precautions.
- Cleaning a chainsaw: Covers why cleaning matters and how to clean a chainsaw.
