Bark spud (tool) damaging the wood below the bark. A coa de jima is a similar specialized tool for harvesting agaves. The draw knife also removes bark from felled trees. 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
Microberlinia brazzavillensis The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as vulnerable The wood is pale yellow to almost white with dark streaks, and it takes a nice polish. The wood is valued by some for its striped figure and is used in furniture. The wood is very tough and durable, and it can be used for objects such as tool handles and sporting equipment. It is resistant to termites and wood-rotting fungi. Microberlinia brazzavillensis Microberlinia brazzavillensis is a tree in the family Fabaceae, found in West Africa. It is also called zebrano, zingana, and allen ele, and is commonly sold in the