I've recently started collecting found wood for projects and picked up a budget-friendly folding Japanese saw for my car. I've already used it a couple of times, which got me thinking about what other tools could enhance my wood-gathering game. I'm not looking to haul a chainsaw around, but I'd love some recommendations for other hand tools that would fit nicely in my trunk. So far, I'm considering adding gloves, safety glasses, a hatchet, a sledge, gluts for splitting, a moisture meter, a folding whittling knife, and either some Japanese sawhorses or five-gallon buckets. What do you all think? Any must-have suggestions?
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I totally get where you're coming from! If you're considering more power, I've been really impressed with my 40v Ryobi electric chainsaw. It’s super user-friendly for making quick cuts and then easy to store. But if you want to stick with hand tools, definitely consider a bow saw, which is perfect for cutting green wood.