Bark spud (tool) Bark spud (tool) 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. 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. 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
Stick in the Wheel Stick in the Wheel Stick in the Wheel are an English folk band with its origins in East London. It is led by Nicola Kearey as lead vocalist and Ian Carter (producer) who plays Dobro, with Fran Foote on harmonies, Si Foote on percussion and Ellie Wilson on fiddle. They bring a contemporary approach to folk music with raw minimalism, setting vocals to simple accompaniments and handclaps. They focus on songs both traditional and their own compositions which hold a strong relationship to the older songs through their subject matter and were praised by Eliza Carthy for bringing important new