Wood harvesting DONE RIGHT.
<Invasive insects such as the Emerald Ash Borer Beatle (EAB) are surprisingly common and dangerously destructive in many parts of the US. The EAB lay their eggs inside ash trees, and when the eggs develop into insect larvae, they tunnel around under the bark of the tree, interfering with its natural processes. Eventually, the tunnels… Read More
If you’re on the prowl for a new log splitter, or are looking into buying your first one, you’re probably wondering what log splitter tonnage rating you need. Log splitters come in a wide range of tonnages, anywhere from 4 or 5 tons up to 50- or 60-ton commercial units. It’s important to know what… Read More
Is using a log splitter really any better than splitting wood by hand with a maul? Anyone who splits regularly by hand has probably had this debate with themselves. Many people enjoy splitting with a maul — it’s good exercise and it can be pretty fast, depending on the type of wood and how strong… Read More
There are a lot of options for heating your home in the wintertime: oil, propane, electricity, et cetera. And there’s always those old wool sweaters in the back of your closet, although I wouldn’t rely on them for a Vermont winter! One option that many people choose is heating with wood, either in a wood… Read More
The DR RapidFire Log Splitter is what’s known as a “kinetic log splitter” or a “kinetic splitter”. That means that it works completely differently from most log splitters out there. Most log splitters are hydraulic, which means that the engine pushes oil into a hydraulic cylinder and the pressure of that oil pushes the ram… Read More
Ever wonder what DR RapidFire log splitter owners think of their machines? Lots of them want to show you! They want to show you how easy it is to use, how it bursts through tough, knotty woods without missing a beat, and how much time it saves them. Here are their stories, in their own… Read More
When the chill comes back into the air and the leaves start to show their true colors, those of us who heat with wood start itching to “get the wood in” and prepare for the long winter. As the old saying goes, wood warms you three times: when you split it, when you stack it,… Read More
Heating with wood is a fantastic way to control your winter heating source. If fuel trucks are late delivering to your area or the electricity goes out, you can just throw on another log and sit back and relax. But, it also requires a lot of planning ahead to collect, store, and season enough wood… Read More
If you’ve seen any of our literature about the DR Field and Brush Mower, you may have read about how great the DR is for creating “European woodlots.” We started using this term many years ago when we first began offering the Field and Brush Mower, and we’re still using it today. However, through the… Read More
According to the National Fire Protection Association, one of every four fires in the US takes place in dry brush, grass, or forests. Protect yourself, your family, and your property by taking steps to reduce the risk of brush fires. Create a ‘defensible area’ around your home. Mow brush, weeds, and any overgrown, tangled areas… Read More