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Chainsaws & Cutting Tools

Perfect Chain Tension: How Tight Is Right?

optimal chain tensioning guide

Perfect chain tension ensures smooth riding and long-lasting performance—discover how to find the right tightness for your bike.

Wood  Splitters Direct Team
December 16, 2025

managing difficult tree features

Wood Splitting Basics

Handling Ugly Rounds: Crotches, Burls, Forks

Navigating ugly rounds like crotches, burls, and forks reveals natural beauty; discover…

Wood  Splitters Direct Team
January 16, 2026

splitting chainsaw kerfs

Wood Splitting Basics

Pre‑Splitting Chainsaw Kerfs: Yes or No?

By understanding whether pre-splitting logs with chainsaw kerfs is beneficial, you'll…

Wood  Splitters Direct Team
January 16, 2026

hardwood types oak maple hickory

Wood Splitting Basics

Splitting Hardwoods: Oak, Maple, Hickory

Splitting hardwoods like oak, maple, and hickory requires proper techniques and tools…

Wood  Splitters Direct Team
January 15, 2026

softwood splitting techniques

Wood Splitting Basics

Splitting Softwoods: Cedar, Spruce, Fir

Breaking down softwoods like cedar, spruce, and fir requires careful technique;…

Wood  Splitters Direct Team
January 15, 2026