Best airblow gun for cleaning logs before milling?

[Squaredy]

For years I have wanted to get a better system for cleaning logs ready for milling.  I like the idea of using an airblow gun fed from a compressor, but I have really no idea what type of gun and nozzle to get.  We already have a simple PCL one which is OK, but can anyone make a better suggestion?

 

There are loads on the market but what type is going to work best for removing mud and stones from bark?

 

I know a water pressure washer would probably be more effective but I really don't want all that muddy water sloshing around.

 

Thank you in advance to my fellow Arbtalker's!

[dumper]

100 cfm road compressor with 3/4 galvanised pipe, stop end drilled with 6mm hole and valve at the other should do the job, doubt you will move much with a pcl fitted lance should remove the bark!

Edited February 23, 2022 by dumper
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[Squaredy]

3 hours ago, dumper said:

100 cfm road compressor with 3/4 galvanised pipe, stop end drilled with 6mm hole and valve at the other should do the job, doubt you will move much with a pcl fitted lance should remove the bark!

Mmmm thank you for the suggestion, might be a little overkill!

[dumper]

12 minutes ago, Squaredy said:

Mmmm thank you for the suggestion, might be a little overkill!

If you are going to do it go big can’t see a little blow gun moving ground in stones or mud

[trigger_andy]

If you are going to do it go big can’t see a little blow gun moving ground in stones or mud

Me neither, better off with a wire brush if jet washings outta the question.

[Squaredy]

34 minutes ago, dumper said:

If you are going to do it go big can’t see a little blow gun moving ground in stones or mud

Well, my little 6CFM compressor does it reasonably, but I think I can probably improve with a bit more power and maybe a different gun.

[Big Beech]

Buy better logs!

never needed to do any of that😂

[Watercourse management]

just in the process of building a debarker for mine.

[trigger_andy]

Buy better logs!
never needed to do any of that[emoji23]

This thread has nothing to do with the quality of the logs though.

[Squaredy]

1 hour ago, Watercourse management said:

just in the process of building a debarker for mine.

Well of course that is another option.  I think my mill will take a debarker, I haven't looked into the cost of that.