There are two types, the barking spud and the debarking spud. Unfortunately, the
debarking spud invariably leaves before any work can be done. This would explain
why they are so rare and typically forgotten when discussing the removal of bark
from trees.

Gary
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On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:34 AM, Don Schwartz  wrote:

> 
> On 7/30/2014 7:52 PM, Gary Roberts wrote:
>> Now that people have weighed in on how and how not to use a barking spud,
when and if, I am succumbing to my nature and responding:
>> 
>> I have never heard a potato bark. Hiss, yes, when cooking, but bark, no.
> 
> Wel, if you can say that, I can ask the question that's been bothering me. Why
is it not called a debarking spud?
> 
> Had to ask. Couldn't be helped.
> Don
>