A wood chipper turns trees into wood chips for mulch. Different models vary in size and intended use. Those with large properties benefit from owning one, while occasional users may rent or hire professionals. Most chippers have a funnel-shaped area that directs wood into rotating blades, and wheels for mobility. Blades need to be sharpened occasionally.
A wood chipper is a machine that is used to turn trees or sections of trees into wood chips that can be used for a variety of purposes, including as mulch. The trees or parts of trees processed in a wood chipper may have fallen naturally, may have been felled during pruning, or may have been felled so that the land they grew on could be used for another purpose. Just as there are different uses for chippers, there are also different ways to access machines. People who live on very large properties who regularly prune and tend can benefit from owning a wood chipper outright. Those who only need to use a wood chipper occasionally may find it’s best to rent the machines or hire professional landscapers to do the job for them.
There are a variety of chipper models that vary in size, price, and intended use. Those that are used in industrial settings are generally much larger and have the ability to process more wood at once than those that are used for tending residential gardens and patios. Despite the size differences, most chippers have some characteristics in common. The area that is used to bring the wood into the machine is usually shaped like a funnel. The funnel directs the wood into the area being worked on as a section of rapidly rotating metal blades reduce the wood into chips. Once the wood has been processed, it is blown out of the pipe or other funnel-shaped portal.
Another feature common to most wood chippers, large or small, are wheels. Models intended for residential use are also quite heavy, which is why the machine is mounted on wheels. Professional gardeners who clear large quantities of wood can use portable chippers that transfer the chips directly into the back of a truck. These, of course, also have wheels so that they can be moved from place to place and so that they can be positioned as needed. As with most machines that rely on the use of sharp blades to function properly, the blades on a wood chipper will need to be sharpened occasionally to keep the machine in good working order.
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