Felled Bark Spud Debarking Tool, Log Peeler Tools Bark Removal Tool Log Debarker Tool, Bark Peeler Bark Stripping Tool

Works great.

Using this to strip ponderosa pine bark. This pulls the bark off in wider sections and is much faster.

The pin holding the head to the handle allowed about 1/4" of up and down play due to faulty welding in the handle insert portion. Booth the head and handle are of good quality other than the attachment point. It was easier to drill and instal a bolt rather than returning it. I would have rated it 5 stars with a good attachment method.

This tool works well when used as intended / designed AND the log is properly steadied. Recommend that you look on you tube at the different uses for drawknives vs bark spuds first-I sharpened it right out of the box like all edged tools I have ever purchased.The head was slightly loose as others mentioned but that didn't matter after about the 4th push against the bark- it jammed in and steadied just fine.This is curved to work under the bark and peel AROUND the trunk, not long ways. A draw knife is a better tool for working long ways on thinner bark. Still, it works OK long ways to get a cut started if the curve is pointed down towards the bark, NOT up like a ski.Since logs are round and tend to want to roll, having the log steadied and waist height in a "V" notch post will help make this tool work most effectively.

As delivered this is a useless tool. The handle wobbled around in the shank. Besides needing to be sharpened the bevel is on the bottom of the tool so even after you sharpen it it's essentially worthless because the angle of attack is way too steep. As others have said, it won't peel off well bonded bark.But rather than return it, which I probably should have done, I reworked the handle until it fit into the socket properly. Then I cut the working end so the bevel is on top of the cutting head, then sharpened it. After those changes the tool works well and will peel off tightly bonded bark. A shallower bend to the cutter head together with a longer handle would likely make the tool easier to use and require less effort to peel the bark off.I do not recommend this tool. Unless you are willing to modify it similar to what I did it will not peel well bonded bark. l

I'm not sure it's going to withstand the visors of debarking a log. It only has 1 screw fastened to the handle, which fits loosely into the tool, I'm pretty sure the handle will break off when trying to debark a log. 1st impression is , not confident in its ability. ROBERT

Sonfar this has worked well to remove bark from a recent cut tree of approximately 12" diameter.Isn't particularly sharp, but then it doesn't really need to be to peel bark.Nice strong wooden handle.

The media could not be loaded. This is a PERFECT gift for any toddler that loves timber work. It’s a perfect size for them. 5 stars, no question.