Grinding wood is a centuries-old process that continues to this day. Grinding wood is a way to use up the rest of the tree’s nutrients.
Graying trees and reducing tree size requires using up valuable resources. Grinding wood adds another step to the process, creating a more uniform thickness and length of chip.
But which way? Which trees get grinded? How do you know which trees are suitable for you? All of these questions and more can be found in this article!
This article will discuss ways to use up the valuable nutrients in a downed tree.
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Use for wood chip soil
As mentioned before, chip saw stumps can be used for soil. If you do not have any stump left, you can try using chip saw chips as soon as they are cut.
By way of example, if the stump was a large tree, then by creating jungles and forests with the chips, you can create enough soil to use.
You would need to create the right consistency of soil, and make sure that there were enough chips to fill up your pot. Heating the wood is important though – if it cools before mixing in the soil, it may not work.
To use this method, find a way to appropriately heat your new soil. Then, mix in your new soil and cover with a pot.
Burn them for heat
When you have wood chips from stump grinding that are too large for your stoke, you can do two things with them. You can either burn them or donate them to aWoodchips foundation.
By burning them, you are giving yourself some usable heat and energy. This is great as it helps maintain your furnace or to fill in the gap where there is no wood anymore.
Alternatively, you can donate them to aWoodchips foundation.
Make into paper
As hard as it is to imagine, there are some things you can do with hard wood chips from stump grinding. You can make paper, furniture or flooring.
Many people opt to use them as a way to rid the home of toxins that may be in the tree trunk. These toxins could be mercury, lead, and maybe even arsenic.
If you would like to give this idea a try, you can either find old lumber or look for lumber headed for the forest demolition market. Both of these sources are safe!
When making furniture out of wood chips, it is important to know how to handle them properly. First, make sure they are dry before storing them. Next, check that they are level and safe before moving them.
Use as eco-friendly fire starter
Although chips can be used as a pesky fuel source, they can be transformed into a useful eco-fire starter if not handled correctly.
As mentioned earlier, tree stumps can sometimes contain large amounts of wood. This wood can also end up as firewood. If you have some of this stump material, do not throw it away-you can make fire starters out of it.
Instead, make a practice of breaking off small pieces of the stump and grinding them into a powder. This will help them hold its heat better and create more diverse tools. You could also use them as bird nest crafts or caving tools.
These tools can be shared with people in your community, helping them learn how to use them.
Make into chips and use in art work
Stump grinding is a method used to make art. By using the stump as a grinding medium, you can create intricate patterns and structures that look like wood was turned into powder.
Using a hand grinder or the 90-degree angle featured on most compound tritians, you can create smooth, even edges.
Handling the chips is key to creating quality work. Using a chemical remover and paper towels, you should be able to clean up the chips easily. If you want more detail or want to change the color of your chip, use some bright material!
You can also use them wholesale into art supplies like canvas or paper.
Use for plant fuel pellets
While tree stumps are generally not suitable for grinding, chip from other trees’ stump can be. Most tree trunks are made of wood, and many have a cap that is used for grinding.
Using the chip from the stump for plant fuel pellets is an excellent way to help preserve this natural resource. Many towns offer this service and will even send you aCertificate of Ownership if you do it!
Making your own pellets is an enjoyable way to process the chip. You can add things such as bark, flower buds, or even a small root system if you intend to use it.
Store for later use
Most plants will not survive if they are not grinding their wood chips. If you are making a large quantity of plantings, it is important to store them in the proper conditions so they are ready the next season.
This includes all types of wood chips: fiber, fire-breathing, and dust. Fiber wood chips tend to stick together while burning, which means you will need to wait until it is frost free before cutting your plants.
Fire-breathing wood chips allow for instant combustion, which means it will burn instantly when planted. This is helpful for those who do not like the dry smell of only reading this article before starting your planting process.
Give to animals to keep warm
As seen in the bullet point, wood chips can be given to animals to keep warm. This is a great way to help keep other animals warm during a cold winter season or times of year when pets are required for warmth.
Most animal shelters and humane societies have programs that allow you as the customer to go into the shelter and give your wood chips to the animals. This is done for two reasons: to prevent them from being confined in an abusive environment or because they can not be kept in their natural habitat due to conditions or cost issues.
By going into the animal shelter and giving your chips to the animals, you are not only helping them stay warm but also showing your support for the cause. You are also helping reduce stress in the animals who are still at the shelter.
To keep your chip dry enough, you must use a properly designed chip funnel.