I use two Barr drawknives, one is somewhat dull and used for debarking. The other is sharpened regularly to "shaving sharp" and is used for the final peeling.
I'm trying to get the logs pretty clean. I use a Makita curved base planer on the knots. I'm removing all of the bark & cambium, except for some around the knots or in areas where the tree was fluted. The logs will get a once over right before use.
I made some log saw horses. So far they've worked well. They're light and easy to move, as opposed to stumps that weigh a couple hundred pounds each.
During peeling I use a forklift to rotate the logs. I've tried a peavey but at 3500 lbs they don't budge. I use straps set as a choker towards the bottom of the log and lift with forklift. They rotate pretty smooth.
I'm using a telehandler, Gradall, to move the logs around. I'm able to boom them into the shop for peeling. Nice to be indoors, out of the wind and to have light as it's getting dark pretty early. Also cleanup is pretty easy on the slab floor.
