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Bark spud

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Swedish bark spuds

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

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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

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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

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A coa de jima is a similar specialized tool for harvesting agaves. The drawknife also removes bark from felled trees.

References

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  1. ^ Bark peeling tools
  2. ^ "Bark Spud". Archived from the original on 2007-01-10. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
  3. ^ "Bark Spud". highlandwoodworking.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.