5 Essential Straw Bale Construction Tools

Tools and Materials
Written By Timbo Scursso

I want to talk to you about five essential straw bale construction tools. It seems a simple list, but each tool had a key role to play in building with bales. Some tools make a job WAY more efficient, effective, and enjoyable than others.

  1. Moisture Meter

  2. Straw Bale Needle 

  3. Chainsaw

  4. Tamper / Bonker / Persuader

  5. Line trimmer

Watch this quick video to understand the application and importance of each of these tools to success in straw bale construction.

Bale on,
Timbo

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Updated: 4/2025

Timbo Scursso
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