Essential Rental Tools and Equipment for Cutting Down Old Trees and Cutting Firewood

Cutting down a tree can be an engaging do-it-yourself project, but without the right tools and equipment , it can be an inconvenient and even dangerous job to undertake.  Read on for an overview of equipment you should rent or purchase to safely and effectively get the job done.

Safety Gear Felling a tree, particularly an old, large one, can be hazardous work. Protect yourself from falling branches and debris with a hard hat, steel toed boots, and eye protection. Wear thick work gloves to prevent your hands and wrists from getting too roughed up, and wear ear protection if you’re going to be working with loud equipment like a chainsaw.

Cutting Tools In order to cut down a tree , you’ll need a powerful and sharp chainsaw. Gas-powered chainsaws are more powerful than electric ones and are also more portable. Electric chainsaws are lighter and are better for cutting firewood from thinner trees. Use pruning shears help to remove branches blocking your way and make the sawing process easier.

Splitting Tools After having your tree cut into more manageable logs, you can use a myriad of tools to split them into firewood. Manual methods include using a splitting maul, a wedge, and a sledge hammer. Wedges are useful for creating a deeper split with the force of a sledge hammer. While an axe and wedge are more practical for splitting just a few logs, hydraulic log splitters are more powerful and don’t require as much manual labor, making them more suitable for splitting a great deal of wood.

Make sure you have the proper rental tools at hand before trying cut down a tree. A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals has six convenient locations in Northern California, where our equipment rental specialists can help you find the tools you need. Visit our website or call us at (831) 359-4769 to get started today.