Did It Hold Up?? japa 365 pro (One Year Review)

I have had this processor for over a year now. I think that it is time that everybody knows how I feel about it and if it was a good purchase.
Thank you for watching!
Leave a comment and let me know what you think about this machine.

[@ohiowoodburner]

EXCELLENT review Jacob! Everything you have said about Metsa Machines is exactly the same as I have experienced. Great machine with an even BETTER dealer!

[@jeremyludington9796]

Really like your style. Glad to see a thorough review. Honest and concise

[@jimbanda]

Thank you for the review, especially after a year it's very interesting.

[@richardbrowne1679]

Great Review- I have the 365 Pro Road and I really like my wood processor.

[@jimwagner6260]

Very well done. Thanks

[@michaelnoeldner379]

Great review. Thanks

[@MetsaMachines]

Jacob thank you for sharing this, we enjoy getting real world feedback!

[@jakebredthauer5100]

Is Japa 365 your best-selling processor? A guy in Europe has a 5-way knife on a non-Japa. Jacob Willis would probably test a 5-way for you. Would you Jacob? Japa may have tried it already. My best guess on why they do not offer it is that they have not tried it. Five would make more pieces than a 4 but require less force than a 6. No doubt that on some logs it would be the most appropriate number knife. There is a big gap between a 4 and a 6. It is another refinement that many people might like.

[@unitabob]

new to your channel enjoyed the review

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Really nice, honest review. Most buyers are fan boys who never discuss real issues - or they don't have enough time with the machine to say one way or another.

[@williswoodproducts]

Thank you! I try to keep everything honest. Because that is what I look for in a review

[@andrewslagle1974]

We looked at all the small processors .We went with the BrutForce 14-24 18" diam ,12' conveyor ,the 8way wedge makes ideal wood for my customers needs,we got the 4'extended length.The unit is made in USA and for 40k it was great!

[@tubby6339]

Pretty sweet customer service. They'll make a whole lot more from a lifetime customer than just a buy and you're on your own

[@williswoodproducts]

I would totally agree with that

[@MrRickoscar]

Nice.

[@mattconway2537]

That’s a nice sweatshirt!

[@williswoodproducts]

I gotta rep 💪

[@wonsik-kim]

Hello friend, nice to meet you. I enjoyed your video. Have a happy day today.🇰🇷👍🙋😃

[@williswoodproducts]

Thank you! You too!

[@adamfronczak8157]

Thanks for your review of the product one question ,overall what do you think you’re chords per day are on this machine with one-man operation?

[@williswoodproducts]

5 with perfectly sized 12-14” logs with no resplitting and that’s with you humping to get it done. 3 if you’re just enjoying life and having a good time 😂😂

[@jakebredthauer5100]

Good job. You made comparison with other brands and with higher-capacity models. Why did you go with the Pro model instead of the 365 Basic model? Would pulling the saw down by hand be okay? Would an electric motor be better if electricity is available? I don't think you have deck chains on your deck. Does it work okay without deck chains? I saw one model (365 plus) has an option to run off both electric and PTO (choice). With electric it could be in a building. With the controls connected to the saw handle, I wonder if command functions would be restricted.

[@williswoodproducts]

Electric motor is always better. I just don’t have electricity available at the moment. I went with the pro model because it had all the functions hydraulically controlled which is nice. The log deck works good without chains. It is pitched towards the in feed rollers so logs will roll themselves down very easily

[@JohnFrytag]

Just watched. 2 years old vid. Still a good machine? Thanks.

[@williswoodproducts]

Hello, the machine has held up remarkably well. It got around 700 hours it as I’m typing this reply. I use it daily. I have no regrets buying it. After sale support has been amazing. I’m definitely buying another machine from metsa when my business calls for it

[@JohnFrytag]

@@williswoodproducts thanks!

[@aliendoggy1]

Do you have some tips to troubleshooting the outfeed conveyor belt? Mine( japa 365+ pro) just stopped working. Nothing is wedged, because I can easy move the belt with my hands. And the manual is not easy to understand!

[@williswoodproducts]

I would start with folding up the conveyor belt. If the motor is spinning the pulley than it has something to do with the belt tension. If the motor is not spinning you could have a faulty motor or the flow control valve. I would double check the flow control valve to make sure it didn’t rattle shut. You can eliminate the flow control valve right off the bat if you remove it and run the lines directly to the hydraulic motor. Let me know how you make out - Jake

[@aliendoggy1]

@@williswoodproducts it was the flow control valve to the motor. Something was jammed inside. Open the controller up and unjammed it and now it works.

[@williswoodproducts]

Awesome! Great to hear

[@randommaniac245]

As a Finn it sounds weird if american machines doesn't have safety cage's on them.Why? cause when i was working in a shipyard building cruise liners ,there was a 3 millimeter rise on a door opening,with a warning text"watch your step!",so i asked my superiors what is this nonsense? "Oh those,those are for american customers"

[@williswoodproducts]

I have not a clue why American companies don’t put cages over the splitting mechanism. But I will say I am a big fan of the cage. Makes me feel more safe with the chain spinning next to my face

[@garylemay2068]

Hey Jacob!! Now that it has been 2 years how is the Japa holding up??

[@williswoodproducts]

It has held up remarkably well. It’s got 500 hours on it and not a single thing has happened since this video. I take really good care of it and keep up on maintenance. I will be purchasing a bigger one in the future no doubt

[@jakebredthauer5100]

@@williswoodproducts With Japa 405 you can use the box wedges or regular type of splitting knives but the 435 will take only box wedges. You were not clear about how many processors you would like. It might make sense to have a small one and a large one.

[@particularlybad]

There's better uses for over 14" trunks. Mill them.

[@skeets6060]

What is the larges size log you can put through it ? 14 inches 16, 18 what ?

[@williswoodproducts]

Largest diameter is 14” but if I split the wood before hand and end up with a 16” triangular piece I can run that through

[@williswoodproducts]

Round wood is 14”

[@bobbelanger6426]

What’s the going price on this model?

[@williswoodproducts]

I couldn’t tell you the going price, but when I purchased it a couple years prior it was around $20,000

[@themaverickmechanic7240]

Bronco update?

[@williswoodproducts]

Sorry my man, I just sold it! I had absolutely no time for it