I watch just about every firewood channel out there, and it's very obvious that none of the processors or machines run on other channels are as good as this one. Consistent, perfectly sized firewood at an amazing pace. This machine is incredible. That patented perfect split is unmatched imo
Well said Dorchy. I just LOVE to run this machine. I can't take my eyes off it when I come to the yard and I can't wait to get that table loaded and my trailer emptied. What a great machine!!
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. A lovely video of a very smooth operation and all you had to do was press a few buttons now and then to pretend you were involved in the process! I wondered what happened your resolution to keep your yard tidy and trip risk free - I still live in hope that one day I can sell you on the benefits of a powerful back pack blower.
Yes this is a real firewood machine here. Them other ones you got to mess with the scraps and the sawdust and their finicky they cut them short. This one's hungry
No argument possible, Joe. The Japa 405 should have a permanent "Employee Of The Month" award. You have made a string of excellent decisions in building OWB up, and they're all paying off together. You should be the envy of firewood producers everywhere. Keep up the good work!
Hi Joe! One thing for sure is that you underrate yourself when you talk about your capabilities and capacity of your firewood processing system. The way that the "405" with perfect split and clean and the operator swallow up logs in an hour is eye opening. This machine can chew, split, segregate, and spit out firewood, bundle wood, and kindling all in one motion. Kindling sounds like extra work, and there's only so many hours in one worker. An appreciation kindling bundle to a new or regular costumer could mean a lot. Selling kindling along with the regular campfire bundles could also help some campers with poor axe dexterity not trusting themselves using one, be able to enjoy a few campfires on the weekend. Increasing your sales. Enough talk from me, you probably have thought of this a long time ago. You must be ambidextrous the way you handle the controls and checking every operations happening with the 405 all at the same time. Left hand, right hand...heck, you could be eating lunch while processing firewood. At this rate you'll have an empty woodyard. You'll have to call Jesse again lol. Keep up the good work and have a...GREAT DAY!!
He is doing so much good work and making more for less. Very smart.. but he is loosing so much too that we don’t even think of. He could tack that saw dust (glitter) and make fire starters and use all that other (trash) on the other belt he could make cubes out of it with a good press. Run fro the same motor. Don’t wast anything
Thanks for the nice post Pete! I have gotten pretty good on the controls for sure. It took a while bc it has a lot going on but I am able to fly thru these logs now!
That's one amazing machine Joe! You're one amazing guy too. I always enjoy seeing this process. It wouldn't be possible without the awesome (and sometimes dangerous) camera work by Mrs OWB!!!
No question Joe, the Japa 405 is absolutely fabulous!! The proof is in the pudding or should I say the trailer. Excellent videography, lots of great detail.
Emily, you did a superb job of filming!!! No wonder Joe is giving you employee of the YEAR. By the way, Joe you did a superb job of running the 405 Japa. Lol An awesome machine.
I saw another comment about your daughter getting hit by a piece of firewood coming off the conveyor. I hope she is okay? I’ve been hit by pieces too- I wear a full brim hard hat now. I like the hard had as it offers really good sun protection- a bonus.
Joe, being a single use home wood burner I relate more to a smaller operation, although the Japa 405 is my favorite processor, I’ve used some of your processes in my woodyard in a smaller scale. Keep up the great videos and thanks for sharing your experiences. 👏🏻🇺🇸
Wow, a cherry bonanza and sounds so crunchy! Elaine from Canada here, wishing instead of a smart phone, I had a smellophone. I can understand how far behind you’d get with stacking when the 405 is so fast. Great camera angles and video work! Cheers
Great job Emily. My only recommendation would be to imitate great directors and creators, such as Stan Lee, and Alfred Hitchcock, and always have a short cameo in every projection. Even if just a quick shot while scanning, just to let people know you are there. You cannot let dad get all the credit. However, I do have to admit that it is his humor that keeps me coming back to watch every video.
Hey Joe, I have been watching you for a long time and this video got me thinking...I'm wondering how much automation the manufacturer could do to eliminate the manual saw activity. A few photo cells on that machine would allow you to simply watch the machine run and clear any jams in place of standing there working the saw. SO when the pusher bar area is clear the next cut would fall into the splitter area, the log would advance, and a second cell would activate the saw to perform the cut. It would save an operator standing there and allow that person to clear jams or clean the area as long as there were no machine problems...Just wondering if the manufacturer has given any thought to that? My background is with a Fortune 50 Company where we were always looking for automated processes to reduce labor costs. Just put my idea hat on and thought I would ask you.
Joe, just sending along my feelings. As a youngster, I would get car sick. I had to stop viewing this video as it was making me car-sick. The panning was just too fast for me. I watch up to the 12-minute mark. This is the 1st time that this has happened to me. Sometimes it's best to film less so we can see more how things work! See you in the next video, Have a great day. 👍
This is a nice set up. I would say that all have their place. I have dyna sc15 and sc16. I rent them out. They are very strongly built with very simple setup and operation. For selling firewood at gas stations and restaurants I can definitely see the perfect split as a plus. But would slow you down a lot if you rented it by the hour. I have learned a lot from your channel. I see many more ppl getting in to a firewood business. I think you helped inspire many of them. You helped inspire me and the Dyna company has worked with me to make it happen.
Some of the finest forestry machinery is engineered in Finland. In fact so was I! Yes, I was born in the lake district at a sawmill. No wonder I have an interest in wood processing.
As far as I can see the splitter is holding up the cutter, because the splitter has 2-3 cycles to split one log. These types of processors always follow the slowest step in the process. There are processors out there that will produce this amount of firewood in half the time.
If nothing else, this video clearly shows how amazingly engineered this Japa unit really is - one operator can load seasoned logs into position, cut slabs, split rounds, separate a sellable product from the tailings, and deliver clean pieces of wood using integrated conveyor belts and other sorting devices. The question then becomes, given the entry level of over $60,000 for a basic wood processing unit, after determining the final cost of the multiple accessories that makes all this possible, how many cords of wood "processed in less than one hour" must be produced before the loan taken out to purchase it all is finally retired? No one really ever talks about this aspect of the firewood producing business. One must certainly need either deep pockets or a rich relative, a very friendly banker, a savvy CPA, and most assuredly, an understanding wife. And not necessarily in that order. How about a video that breaks this all down? What say ye?
I find accounting very depressing LOL. This 405 is my third processor. I traded up my previous two in succession to get here. Each cost double the previous. I need to do a vid on this topic but for me the need for a processor was more practical than monetary bc I would not be able to stay in the game with a chainsaw and a splitter. I need machines in order to remain a sole proprietor
That Japa 405 certainly does run through those straight bigger logs pretty quick. I am sure the other firewood processor companies are counting the days until the Japa patent on a box wedge in a processor expires. It is certainly the ticket for consistent sized firewood.
I just do it by hand because it’s for outdoor pleasure here and there I process about a chord of free wood twice a year and it’s already cut into rounds so really I just split and stack sometimes I rent a chainsaw if needed but most of it is cut by the town or homeowners getting rid of it
Joe...enjoy your videos. Interested about your saw dust extractor. Not sure if you did a video on it, but curious the details. The whole unit set up you got going is very slick
Hi Joe! Have you ever thought of getting a firewood stacker? What I mean is a way to remove hand stacking facecords by hand? Something like a PACKFIX or similar? I have built myself one. it's a gamechanger! The only time I stack my wood is when I stack it into the stove! I bet that 405 could put out even more wood per day if you saved all that time stacking!
Joe, try a tote bladder top under your slash conveyor. Drill some holes for water to drain out and attach a rope handle to pull it with.. Helps on the clean up. Japan is one fine runnin machine... 70% of that equation is the skills of the operator... You have it dialed in for sure.
Thanks Greg. There isn't much space between the ground and the bottom of the conveyor. That is why I went to the canvass to place under it. I am coming up with a tote that I use to cover the engine!
@@ohiowoodburner Roger that.... With that set up you can really process that big cherry!! But the real work is in the preperation and cleanup!! Time time time
I've always liked the blockbusters. They recently retired but there are a lot of machines out there. I almost bought one but got the Japa 365 instead. The rest is history!
Hey Joe, I enjoy your processor. I'm getting started in the sawmill business and could use a processor but not this intense. It's really nice. I'm politely noting that you resemble the dad from the movie Home Alone. 😊 God bless Shannon
I just love hard work... I could sit and watch it for hours. Can you get a smaller perfect split box knife for that machine to make a run of pure kindling every so often?
That was my thought when i first started out. I knew I physically couldn't make the volume that I needed to be profitable. This is my third processor that I have traded up to.
Your kidding right, the cord king 2040 is by far the best at 2.5 seconds per block and up to 18 pieces. And when I have enough time to finish my idea for one,it will be every 2 seconds
Not convinced a box blade is the way to go, more scrap and averaging 12 seconds per round vs. 3-4 seconds through a 6 or 8 way. This works for you, but at the next level the big guys are using large processors for a reason.
Do not forget the best opperator.I have watched many processor opperations on utub and some would be better if they never got out of bed. I realy like your progame and work ethick. You have a very tidy set up in the new yard , keep up the good work.😃😃😃
Morning Joe 😎, awesome camera work from Emily once again good thing she is back and can do that when she can so two thumbs up 👍👍. Getty up Getty up 405 405 when Joe does wood it really splits, Getty up Getty up 405 405 lol. 🤦🏻♂️ to me to early for that.
Looking at the IBC bladders you're using for sawdust and chaf I can't help but think that a pallet under each would make moving them much faster and easier, I'm sure you've thought of it but im curious why you opt against it?
It appears your radiator is filling with fines with the new sawdust system? I know you have tried a couple different locations for IBC collection bladder but maybe wind direction should be factored in also or keep the radiator blown out.Does the Japa have a heat gauge or sensor? You are continuing to refine the process, Joe! Thanks for sharing...
I had a shake and shingle mill... all the tailings went to a underground burner and the sawdust as well. It heated my mill, generated electricity, and all the hot water a city could use ... once a year we took out the ash and it was a small bed load of ash that went to compost. Zero waste... the electricity was from steam from the underground burner or another way of waist nothing
I want you to be successful so please listen... the more clay the better to put in a burner underground. Without air, it will smolder and not burn or use more of expensive fuels to keep it going. You put in a small piece of pipe, say about four inches in diameter leading up to the bottom of the hole you put in. At first you might use a leaf blower in its end to get this fire rolling. Then you once fire is rolling along and doing what your intentions are. Your going to be so surprised when you find out that no fan or other is needed. The next part is important as well. Do not put it out as you now have a hole in the ground with a mess you can't get going again.... especially if the hole is filling up with groundwater. To slow it down you put a cap on the pipe and it will go to a smoldering fire with no flames. What your trying to do is get the bottom hot so the fire doesn't need to ever need restarted. If that fire has burned for say a couple weeks, its getting very warm down there. That is the good thing cause you just pile more wood chips or sawdust on it and just let it work. Of course take the cap off of that air intake and it will do it all on its own. I didn't quite have it figured out at first so wound up building another fire on top of my old one. It took off with a lot of coaxing. From there on I just let it burn and it took care of itself... even in the worse flooding, my fire pit worked. I must say that I think it could go out with water floating in the hole. The clay bakes into a pit pipe of its own. That air intake is the real ticket to success. If you have any questions you can hit me here and I will answer any you may have..@@ohiowoodburner
That machine is insane joe love watching it run. Maybe 1 day ill get run something like it. I thiught u was changing the perfect split out for straight knives?? They go rapid. Looking at the set up am guessing you have an extractor style syatem linked to the saw to suck the saw bar chips into the bladder?? 🏴👍
The extractor was put on about a month ago when Metsa Machines stopped by. I had the knives installed a while back but since then put the perfect split back in. I like it better
I forgot to mention that the wastewater and oils were salvaged to clean water and the oil used to help that burner make a good clean burn. Also that electricity it generated wasn't enough to run the mill but cut cost to one half.
Når du nå har en stor praktisk tomt og utstyret på plass bør du vurdere en bedre måte å tørke veden på. Du bruker for mye tid på stable opp veden i rader. For så å stable det på bilen for levering. Mange timer og tapt fortjeneste forsvinner
Now that i have my tracor looking at the 365 pro i know the 405 perfect split would be the one to get alot more money then the 365. Plan on selling 15000 bundles next year. I don't like to borrow for my business
If you're happy then that's all that matters. 👍 My experience says that machine is overpriced and really limited in the size logs it will handle. Motor sounds like it is lugging under a full operating load. Firewood pieces aren't any more uniform than any other processor, maybe just a lot smaller. Noticed it produces a lot of waste. 4 different bins for sawdust, misc crap and wood it won't split? Perfect split is turning product into scraps.
Also wondered joe if you could stick the scraps and bits that fall off that u don't use for kindling through the chipper and sell it as shavings for bedding for animals??🏴👍
@ohiowoodburner I have looked at so many machines. And the decision is so hard. I am really leaning towards the 365+pro Japa right now. I believe it will put me on the next level especially with production.
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I watch just about every firewood channel out there, and it's very obvious that none of the processors or machines run on other channels are as good as this one. Consistent, perfectly sized firewood at an amazing pace. This machine is incredible. That patented perfect split is unmatched imo
Well said Dorchy. I just LOVE to run this machine. I can't take my eyes off it when I come to the yard and I can't wait to get that table loaded and my trailer emptied. What a great machine!!
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. A lovely video of a very smooth operation and all you had to do was press a few buttons now and then to pretend you were involved in the process! I wondered what happened your resolution to keep your yard tidy and trip risk free - I still live in hope that one day I can sell you on the benefits of a powerful back pack blower.
only the hobby loggr is as good. And that's home made
Yes this is a real firewood machine here. Them other ones you got to mess with the scraps and the sawdust and their finicky they cut them short. This one's hungry
No argument possible, Joe. The Japa 405 should have a permanent "Employee Of The Month" award. You have made a string of excellent decisions in building OWB up, and they're all paying off together. You should be the envy of firewood producers everywhere.
Keep up the good work!
Hi Joe! One thing for sure is that you underrate yourself when you talk about your capabilities and capacity of your firewood processing system. The way that the "405" with perfect split and clean and the operator swallow up logs in an hour is eye opening. This machine can chew, split, segregate, and spit out firewood, bundle wood, and kindling all in one motion. Kindling sounds like extra work, and there's only so many hours in one worker. An appreciation kindling bundle to a new or regular costumer could mean a lot. Selling kindling along with the regular campfire bundles could also help some campers with poor axe dexterity not trusting themselves using one, be able to enjoy a few campfires on the weekend. Increasing your sales. Enough talk from me, you probably have thought of this a long time ago. You must be ambidextrous the way you handle the controls and checking every operations happening with the 405 all at the same time. Left hand, right hand...heck, you could be eating lunch while processing firewood. At this rate you'll have an empty woodyard. You'll have to call Jesse again lol. Keep up the good work and have a...GREAT DAY!!
He is doing so much good work and making more for less. Very smart.. but he is loosing so much too that we don’t even think of. He could tack that saw dust (glitter) and make fire starters and use all that other (trash) on the other belt he could make cubes out of it with a good press. Run fro the same motor. Don’t wast anything
Would it be more profitable just doing what he does? He might be able to just sell the scrap items to an interested buyer.
Thanks for the nice post Pete! I have gotten pretty good on the controls for sure. It took a while bc it has a lot going on but I am able to fly thru these logs now!
Joe….You really had the Japa405 humming! Great camerawork too…overview of the woodyard, and the Japa at work. Thanks! 👍👍
You got it buddy. Bring your gloves!
That japa does the work of 3 laborers. This is how you can be a sole proprietor. Well done Joe!
Thanks for watching HH. I agree with you too.
That's one amazing machine Joe! You're one amazing guy too. I always enjoy seeing this process. It wouldn't be possible without the awesome (and sometimes dangerous) camera work by Mrs OWB!!!
haha. She got hit twice by splits tumbling down the conveyor. Occupational hazard!
No question Joe, the Japa 405 is absolutely fabulous!! The proof is in the pudding or should I say the trailer. Excellent videography, lots of great detail.
Emily, you did a superb job of filming!!! No wonder Joe is giving you employee of the YEAR. By the way, Joe you did a superb job of running the 405 Japa. Lol An awesome machine.
Just to be clear it was I who won Employee of the Month. Emily had to buy her T shirt!
Good Morning Joe- For your value added firewood it seems like the perfect machine. The Perfect Split certainly eliminates the need for resplits.
It is a super machine Rich. Very true, no resplitting!
I saw another comment about your daughter getting hit by a piece of firewood coming off the conveyor. I hope she is okay? I’ve been hit by pieces too- I wear a full brim hard hat now. I like the hard had as it offers really good sun protection- a bonus.
Awesome Joe! Those big logs make a lot of firewood fast.
Thanks Zekester. That big cherry was about the straightest log I have run in a while. Loved it!
Joe, being a single use home wood burner I relate more to a smaller operation, although the Japa 405 is my favorite processor, I’ve used some of your processes in my woodyard in a smaller scale. Keep up the great videos and thanks for sharing your experiences. 👏🏻🇺🇸
Great to hear from you Larry and thanks for watching our vids. I hope you have a great fall!
Wow, a cherry bonanza and sounds so crunchy! Elaine from Canada here, wishing instead of a smart phone, I had a smellophone. I can understand how far behind you’d get with stacking when the 405 is so fast. Great camera angles and video work! Cheers
Thanks Elaine. I have a new stacker so that has been super nice!
Morning Joe! The wood yard has come together great. Looks like you are all settled and organized, and making money. Good stuff!
Thanks Gord. I still have some adjustments to make but probably I always will. Seems we are always looking to make improvements!
Nothing better after an 11 hour workday in the store than to come home and watch you live your best life yet.
Awesome
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Thanks Lance! Glad you found it fun to watch buddy!
I like how uniform the pieces are cut. Makes stacking so much easier.
Great splitting session!! Woodyard looking fantastic!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thanks Dave. Will do
Great job Emily. My only recommendation would be to imitate great directors and creators, such as Stan Lee, and Alfred Hitchcock, and always have a short cameo in every projection. Even if just a quick shot while scanning, just to let people know you are there. You cannot let dad get all the credit. However, I do have to admit that it is his humor that keeps me coming back to watch every video.
Thanks, Joe. That's what I like to watch on your channel after all... The making of firewood! :) Keep it up and stay safe.
Thanks buddy. I do what I can!
Hey Joe, I have been watching you for a long time and this video got me thinking...I'm wondering how much automation the manufacturer could do to eliminate the manual saw activity. A few photo cells on that machine would allow you to simply watch the machine run and clear any jams in place of standing there working the saw. SO when the pusher bar area is clear the next cut would fall into the splitter area, the log would advance, and a second cell would activate the saw to perform the cut. It would save an operator standing there and allow that person to clear jams or clean the area as long as there were no machine problems...Just wondering if the manufacturer has given any thought to that? My background is with a Fortune 50 Company where we were always looking for automated processes to reduce labor costs. Just put my idea hat on and thought I would ask you.
I am also looking for a fully automated machine like this. Or that I can run from cab of excavator
Joe, I like to hear your business stories. They are both humorous and inspirational.
Thanks Beachy. I will try to put something together here in the near future
Joe, just sending along my feelings. As a youngster, I would get car sick.
I had to stop viewing this video as it was making me car-sick. The panning was just too fast for me. I watch up to the 12-minute mark.
This is the 1st time that this has happened to me. Sometimes it's best to film less so we can see more how things work! See you in the next video, Have a great day. 👍
Interesting chris. Sorry to here. One thing I don't use on my vids is a tri pod.
This is a nice set up. I would say that all have their place. I have dyna sc15 and sc16. I rent them out. They are very strongly built with very simple setup and operation. For selling firewood at gas stations and restaurants I can definitely see the perfect split as a plus. But would slow you down a lot if you rented it by the hour. I have learned a lot from your channel. I see many more ppl getting in to a firewood business. I think you helped inspire many of them. You helped inspire me and the Dyna company has worked with me to make it happen.
Thanks for the nice post. My first machine was the Dyna 12. They are very well built. I just saw one last week in Middlefield that was for rent.
Some of the finest forestry machinery is engineered in Finland. In fact so was I! Yes, I was born in the lake district at a sawmill. No wonder I have an interest in wood processing.
Finland makes some strong metal products (cranes)
Suomi on kaunis maa!!
As far as I can see the splitter is holding up the cutter, because the splitter has 2-3 cycles to split one log. These types of processors always follow the slowest step in the process. There are processors out there that will produce this amount of firewood in half the time.
Nice setup!
We used a Japa X1 for years. Tried many different brands, Japa was by far the best one!
Sweet machine! Awesome video showing all the details of how it works!
If nothing else, this video clearly shows how amazingly engineered this Japa unit really is - one operator can load seasoned logs into position, cut slabs, split rounds, separate a sellable product from the tailings, and deliver clean pieces of wood using integrated conveyor belts and other sorting devices. The question then becomes, given the entry level of over $60,000 for a basic wood processing unit, after determining the final cost of the multiple accessories that makes all this possible, how many cords of wood "processed in less than one hour" must be produced before the loan taken out to purchase it all is finally retired? No one really ever talks about this aspect of the firewood producing business. One must certainly need either deep pockets or a rich relative, a very friendly banker, a savvy CPA, and most assuredly, an understanding wife. And not necessarily in that order. How about a video that breaks this all down? What say ye?
I just posted about the same thing and the I found this. It looks to me it would just b better to grab a saw and go cut some wood
I find accounting very depressing LOL. This 405 is my third processor. I traded up my previous two in succession to get here. Each cost double the previous. I need to do a vid on this topic but for me the need for a processor was more practical than monetary bc I would not be able to stay in the game with a chainsaw and a splitter. I need machines in order to remain a sole proprietor
That Japa 405 certainly does run through those straight bigger logs pretty quick. I am sure the other firewood processor companies are counting the days until the Japa patent on a box wedge in a processor expires. It is certainly the ticket for consistent sized firewood.
You are probably right LOL. What a great machine!
Joe it seems you have really caught on the the operating procedure of the Japa 405. Very impressive
Thanks for watching Greg!
You’ve got this thing running sweet Joe ! Awesome video
Thanks Gus!
What a nice load of cherry!! The 405 goes thru it well! Stay safe and keep on cutting!
Thanks, will do!
I just do it by hand because it’s for outdoor pleasure here and there
I process about a chord of free wood twice a year and it’s already cut into rounds so really I just split and stack sometimes I rent a chainsaw if needed but most of it is cut by the town or homeowners getting rid of it
Nice efficient set up. Good work 👏
Thanks buddy
Hardly even worked up a sweat and didn't make a big mess that needs to be cleaned up later. Great example of work smarter not harder! 💪
Thanks for the comment. Another benefit of the 405 is it is very easy on fuel
You could post a video like this every morning.
Just making firewood.
Joe...enjoy your videos. Interested about your saw dust extractor. Not sure if you did a video on it, but curious the details.
The whole unit set up you got going is very slick
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It was installed during this vid Darren. Thanks
That is the best machine I have ever seen for making firewood.
Great job, Joe! That’s a fine working wood processor. 👍
There you are. The algorithm has blessed you again.
Nice to have you back Bill! Hope all is well with you sir.
@@ohiowoodburner It is. Thanks for asking. Just over here making mountains of compost.
great job joe great video yard looks good
Thanks Bob. Good morning to you sir👍
Hi Joe! Have you ever thought of getting a firewood stacker? What I mean is a way to remove hand stacking facecords by hand? Something like a PACKFIX or similar? I have built myself one. it's a gamechanger! The only time I stack my wood is when I stack it into the stove! I bet that 405 could put out even more wood per day if you saved all that time stacking!
That has been on my list for a while. As of now I pay a HS boy to stack for me. I hope to find a solution soon
Makes the best looking final product
It sure does Eric. No resplitting!
Joe, try a tote bladder top under your slash conveyor. Drill some holes for water to drain out and attach a rope handle to pull it with.. Helps on the clean up. Japan is one fine runnin machine... 70% of that equation is the skills of the operator... You have it dialed in for sure.
Thanks Greg. There isn't much space between the ground and the bottom of the conveyor. That is why I went to the canvass to place under it. I am coming up with a tote that I use to cover the engine!
@@ohiowoodburner Roger that.... With that set up you can really process that big cherry!! But the real work is in the preperation and cleanup!! Time time time
Really enjoy the videos
Great day in the woodyard Joe! 👍
Thanks Knottster !
The japa gives me some serious processor envy. 🤩
Great video
Thanks for the visit Mark
That's definitely a dream setup you've got, Joe.
Thanks Jim. I love it!!
What made you choose the diesel engine over powering it off yours tractors pto?
If only I was 20 years younger I would buy this set up in a minute. I had a block buster 18-20 before slowing down.
I've always liked the blockbusters. They recently retired but there are a lot of machines out there. I almost bought one but got the Japa 365 instead. The rest is history!
Hey Joe, I enjoy your processor. I'm getting started in the sawmill business and could use a processor but not this intense. It's really nice. I'm politely noting that you resemble the dad from the movie Home Alone. 😊
God bless
Shannon
haha. Thanks Temple... I would think I more resemble Tom Selleck or Jason Mamoa!
Good afternoon, Joe!
Hello there Mark!
The 405 devours that cherry. That Kubota sounds so good
Great machine. Thanks Dave
I'd be happy with just a commercial splitter, but I sure wouldn't complain about having this processor lol
haha. I hear you. This machine is awesome! I love running it
I just love hard work... I could sit and watch it for hours. Can you get a smaller perfect split box knife for that machine to make a run of pure kindling every so often?
Interesting. I have a 6 way but haven't used it much. It makes the sticks too small for me and does waste even more wood.
That 12 minute mound takes me 2 hours to split by ax and my back mileage is rapidly increasing
That was my thought when i first started out. I knew I physically couldn't make the volume that I needed to be profitable. This is my third processor that I have traded up to.
Your kidding right, the cord king 2040 is by far the best at 2.5 seconds per block and up to 18 pieces. And when I have enough time to finish my idea for one,it will be every 2 seconds
Not convinced a box blade is the way to go, more scrap and averaging 12 seconds per round vs. 3-4 seconds through a 6 or 8 way. This works for you, but at the next level the big guys are using large processors for a reason.
Another good productive day Joe.. 😁👍
Thanks Dan!
Hi Milo, I think the best processor in the world is the CSSD. Cut, Split, Stacked and Delivered. 😅 Shalom/ gw
Excellent job Joe and your camera person also did a excellent job ❤😊😮
Thanks Todd!
Joe the best thing about the the 405 no resplits that big time saver
Exactly! Not a single one. What a great machine!
Do not forget the best opperator.I have watched many processor opperations on utub and some would be better if they never got out of bed. I realy like your progame and work ethick. You have a very tidy set up in the new yard , keep up the good work.😃😃😃
Thanks for watching and the nice comment John
1845c case rubber tired skidsteer with grapple. They will do much more work than tractor, just consider. Like the processing
Thanks Dennis. I couldn't afford the skid steer. Plus I need the PTO of the tractor to brush hog etc at the house
Morning Joe 😎, awesome camera work from Emily once again good thing she is back and can do that when she can so two thumbs up 👍👍. Getty up Getty up 405 405 when Joe does wood it really splits, Getty up Getty up 405 405 lol. 🤦🏻♂️ to me to early for that.
haha thanks Frank. Actually the camera functions were controlled by Mrs OWB. She is earning her keep LOL
@@ohiowoodburner Ahhhh okay my mistake then, way to go Mrs OWB 😎👍
Looking at the IBC bladders you're using for sawdust and chaf I can't help but think that a pallet under each would make moving them much faster and easier, I'm sure you've thought of it but im curious why you opt against it?
I think it would work but dumping would be tough. Honestly I am able to get the forks under these pretty easy
@@ohiowoodburner I guess it's pretty light material, I spent 7 years moving lumber with forks and dreading the packs without stringers. 😎
It appears your radiator is filling with fines with the new sawdust system? I know you have tried a couple different locations for IBC collection bladder but maybe wind direction should be factored in also or keep the radiator blown out.Does the Japa have a heat gauge or sensor?
You are continuing to refine the process, Joe! Thanks for sharing...
I'm sure they were there before I hooked the extractor up. I need to clean that off. Thanks Wayne
Yes Joe - I agree - you are the best firewood processor in the world!🙂🙃🙂
haha. I never thought of it that way Greg. LOL
Looks good .. Great job!
Thanks Joe. This was a great day for sure!
I had a shake and shingle mill... all the tailings went to a underground burner and the sawdust as well. It heated my mill, generated electricity, and all the hot water a city could use ... once a year we took out the ash and it was a small bed load of ash that went to compost. Zero waste... the electricity was from steam from the underground burner or another way of waist nothing
That sounds super cool. I am having to come up with a plan for my waste for sure
I want you to be successful so please listen... the more clay the better to put in a burner underground. Without air, it will smolder and not burn or use more of expensive fuels to keep it going. You put in a small piece of pipe, say about four inches in diameter leading up to the bottom of the hole you put in. At first you might use a leaf blower in its end to get this fire rolling. Then you once fire is rolling along and doing what your intentions are. Your going to be so surprised when you find out that no fan or other is needed. The next part is important as well. Do not put it out as you now have a hole in the ground with a mess you can't get going again.... especially if the hole is filling up with groundwater. To slow it down you put a cap on the pipe and it will go to a smoldering fire with no flames. What your trying to do is get the bottom hot so the fire doesn't need to ever need restarted. If that fire has burned for say a couple weeks, its getting very warm down there. That is the good thing cause you just pile more wood chips or sawdust on it and just let it work. Of course take the cap off of that air intake and it will do it all on its own. I didn't quite have it figured out at first so wound up building another fire on top of my old one. It took off with a lot of coaxing. From there on I just let it burn and it took care of itself... even in the worse flooding, my fire pit worked. I must say that I think it could go out with water floating in the hole. The clay bakes into a pit pipe of its own. That air intake is the real ticket to success. If you have any questions you can hit me here and I will answer any you may have..@@ohiowoodburner
You do know a full Cord of wood is 8yds loosely tossed in a trailer and is 8x4x4 stacked
I’m in Arkansas and I’m considering getting a setup like this. What is ballpark cost for this processor?
I’d like to see how the japa performs while cutting some Aussie hardwoods and even some of the other processors for that matter .
haha just have to see how it does on Ohio hardwoods for now. Unless you are inviting me over
That machine is insane joe love watching it run. Maybe 1 day ill get run something like it. I thiught u was changing the perfect split out for straight knives?? They go rapid. Looking at the set up am guessing you have an extractor style syatem linked to the saw to suck the saw bar chips into the bladder?? 🏴👍
The extractor was put on about a month ago when Metsa Machines stopped by. I had the knives installed a while back but since then put the perfect split back in. I like it better
I forgot to mention that the wastewater and oils were salvaged to clean water and the oil used to help that burner make a good clean burn. Also that electricity it generated wasn't enough to run the mill but cut cost to one half.
very interesting buddy. Thanks
Keep on truckin 👍
Thanks Mr Hill
Når du nå har en stor praktisk tomt og utstyret på plass bør du vurdere en bedre måte å tørke veden på. Du bruker for mye tid på stable opp veden i rader. For så å stable det på bilen for levering. Mange timer og tapt fortjeneste forsvinner
Love these action videos.
Thanks Dan!!
Now that i have my tracor looking at the 365 pro i know the 405 perfect split would be the one to get alot more money then the 365. Plan on selling 15000 bundles next year. I don't like to borrow for my business
well i use a dalen 2045 with a 6 split knife and it seems to be faster beacause the splitter only needs to travel one time
Great videos. Watched all of them. Will you be getting some sort of a wind break or canopy for the winter? It looks like you’re in the open.
I am looking at a carport to put over it but I'm sorta shielded from the wind where I'm at
If you're happy then that's all that matters. 👍
My experience says that machine is overpriced and really limited in the size logs it will handle. Motor sounds like it is lugging under a full operating load. Firewood pieces aren't any more uniform than any other processor, maybe just a lot smaller. Noticed it produces a lot of waste. 4 different bins for sawdust, misc crap and wood it won't split? Perfect split is turning product into scraps.
Damned smart .
That is good!
The new world record for Centipede!!! Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 to Ohio Joe 🥳🥳🥳
Thanks Brandon!
That's a really nice set up!.... How many chains do you go through in a day?
A chain will last about 6 tables. I run a max of one table a day.
I’d love a Japa 440…just to say I have one! MAN TOOLS! 💪🏻😍😎👍🏻
IT is awesome Steve!
That uses only about a 20 hp engine, ? Does it feel under powered at that , or is it all good ?
I think if you sharpen all the cutting edges on the wedge you would have a whole lot less debris...
That's possible. I need to put that on my list of things to do
Nice camera work today miss!!
Thanks for watching VInny!
Best Firewood Processor, Agreed.
I am in agreement Cyndi!
I still think if you had a canopy over the Japa & a large fan, you would be comfortable working in the daytime!
I am working on the canopy. Stay tuned Roger
Also wondered joe if you could stick the scraps and bits that fall off that u don't use for kindling through the chipper and sell it as shavings for bedding for animals??🏴👍
I save the full length scraps for kindling. I don't know how they would feed thru the chipper. They may not want to go thru it.
@@ohiowoodburnermay be worth a shot bit more income from scraps but a understand what u mean. 🏴😕
Awesome job again. Looking like you may need some more bar oil.
That oiler is finicky. I am having to keep an eye on it all the time
Hey Joe does japa have a patent on that splitting knife could you let me know tanka ..
Yes it is patented. I met the owner of the patent in fact he visited me last year. Fascinating machine.
It makes very nice firewood. No question.
Thanks JR!!
12 minutes for approximately a half Cord is very impressive. Wish I could afford the 405 right now but mabey next year. Lol
You will get there buddy. What a great machine!
@ohiowoodburner I have looked at so many machines. And the decision is so hard. I am really leaning towards the 365+pro Japa right now. I believe it will put me on the next level especially with production.
The Japa is a great processor, but I think they could design a steel cover for the diesel engine that would protect it from the weather.
I hope to have a car port put over it here some day
One thing you may consider is a tent or umbrella to shad you from the sun and rain
I am looking at a car port. Stay tuned!