Firewood Production! Can The Japa 365 Pro Handle Crooked Logs?

The Achilles heel of most firewood processors is they struggle with crooked logs. While most logs delivered from a tri-axle truck are relatively straight there are still some odd shaped logs, knots etc that can affect a processors performance. Today I have some somewhat crooked logs to show you that they can still be processed quickly with the Japa 365 Pro.
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[@ohiowoodburner]

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[@jameswade5879]

just a quick tip invest in a cant hook or a peavey helps you move those poles save your back.

[@jamesmckay9966]

Joe, You are a Worker!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks James. I have my lazy days just like the next guy but I do seem to keep busy. I always say I'm the hardest working lazy guy you will ever meet. LOL. Joe

[@rockybuchner5587]

Once again I think that yapa is a darn good splitter. If it were mine I would make up a shoot extension so the chips would go right where I'd want them to go. Keep up the videos Joe, their just my speed

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Rocky. I had thought of that before...maybe a gutter and a magnet... somthing like that. I just scoop off the ground for now. Joe

[@rockybuchner5587]

@@ohiowoodburner I was a tin knocker for 40 years. If I was closer I'd knock you out something for nothin. I've also been burning wood for primary heat for 40 years. I also fabricated and sold my own wood stoves in the 80's. You can't beat wood. And it's well worth the work

[@HometownAcres]

Firewood and football. You can’t beat it

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes! If find it hard to watch a game on Sunday when the weather is as nice as it was outside. Joe

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video you did a really good jop today

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Travis. Joe

[@traviscover590]

You have a good day today buddy

[@hardwoodharry6364]

I absolutely love this channel

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Harry. And I love the community that makes this such a joy to be part of. Joe

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice setup. Would be nice to have one.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Larry. I LOVE this machine. I go outside and just look at it sometimes. Lol. I know that's weird but it is such an elegant, productive machine. It's a blast to run. Joe

[@armandshighlife]

Love that splitting wedge and how its made into the machine!! Full machine looks like an advanced range road processor. Nice work Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Armands. If I could get HALF the cords processed with this machine as you have with your RR I will be in very good shape! Your machine is a legend! Joe

[@ccrites123]

Congratulations Joe, you just passed Joe's Firewood videos 2 in subscribers!!! I love all your content and my OWB shirt!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Casey but of course I am not competitive with this channel vs anyone. I just do my thing. I am humbled however to be associated with JPF, Back 40, Woodguy, et al. Joe

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Good video! Nice unit!, quicker than my Halverson, but a little more work loading logs!👍🏼🇱🇷

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Larry. I think a live deck is in order for me but I would also need a machine to load it. Where does it end??!! Joe

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Joe, not sure! If you watch my channel, it’s full of expensive tools! Lol👍🏼🇱🇷

[@haroldanderson2781]

A wood processing video!! Nicely done and please include a video of maintenance on your machine.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I will do what I can Harold! I hope you have been well. Joe

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Nice machine!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Greg. Hope you are doing well. Joe

[@rockybuchner5587]

For a small operation that looks like a great machine. I wish I was younger. 👍👍 To your channel

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Rocky. This thing is like a video game with they joystick control. It is amazing to run. Joe

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Not bad for the running time. The processor handles it all really well..

[@ohiowoodburner]

This was not a particularly easy load of logs to work. There was a lot of knots, bend etc. I'm glad to have it gone now. Waiting on the truck...waiting, waiting. Joe

[@johannesherrmann5971]

Once again a nice demonstration of your equipment, I love it. Would be way oversized for me (making firewood only for my own fireplace), but it seems to be fun running it.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Johnannes. It is a blast to run. Thanks! Joe

[@foreverbrownsfan]

Nicely done. I have a hunch I watched the same football game. 🤔

[@ohiowoodburner]

Woof Woof. Joe

[@thomasking2021]

Looks like all is well up north. That is a nice machine. I hope the price of peace has been affordable. Your videos got me motivated to start laying in some wood for my fireplace. I would be curious to see what you all do around Thanksgiving and Christmas. After all, family and friends. Stay safe.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice words Thomas. My restaurants keep me busy all year. I try to be strategic when I deliver in the winter to avoid ice, snow etc. Joe

[@markficarra8502]

Another great video joe! Enjoyed it!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Mark. I hope you are staying well. Joe

[@JohnWhite-si4xc]

Joe I just priced one out along with the new splitter they sell that splits 42 inch wood for my out door boiler people

[@ohiowoodburner]

Try to figure where the most reliable wood supply is and go for it. Joe

[@toddcaskey9984]

Good job !

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Todd

[@sureflamefirewood4174]

To help bring in trucks you need to get to know the owner of the logging company and have a good relationship with them.. they make the final decision as to where the logs go.. the driver will deliver where the boss says he's going... bring some merch with you..a little bit of butter goes a long way.. good luck Joe and keep the vids coming

[@gimpy8349]

Don’t forget to tip the driver too. That always helps

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good idea Sure Flame. I have to find somone. My cost of goods is out of wack with buying too much firewood. I need logs and get that Japa humming. Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

@@gimpy8349 Always! Joe

[@sureflamefirewood4174]

@@gimpy8349 or date the drivers ex...like I did.. guess I'm doing him the favor cause he keeps bringing me wood...lol 😆

[@tombryan720]

That's a good looking operation you've got going there. Dump trailers sure have a nice working height. You pay up for great equipment, then it pays you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Great analysis Tom. It seems I never get buyers remorse when I buy a new tool...but it sure hurts laying the money down. Joe

[@drewa3597]

fine video joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Drew! Joe

[@Snarky79]

Somewhere I heard that Japa now has a U.S. importer, somewhere in Ohio? Can this be you?? A few questions I'd like to settle. Thanks Anybody!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Snarky. It is not me! You want to check out Metsa Machines. They are the importer and is a GREAT dealer. Ask for Bob. Joe

[@framfull]

Thinking of getting this one but 7 tons on the split is to little.

[@ohiowoodburner]

The splitter force has been increased since this model was made. I'm not sure of the specs but give Bob a call at Metsamachnes.com and he can help.

[@JoesFirewoodVideosII]

So it goes into your trailer then you go stack it somewhere in your yard?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes. I never process wood onto the ground. It always goes into the traiiler. It keeps me from having to pick up logs from the ground and I can take my trailer directly to the final resting place.

[@rickturner1076]

If you struggle with a good log supplier go to a log yard and ask them for a good one or just hang out for a few minutes and you can have multiple suppliers within an hour or less. Get them to bid against each other and you can also cut costs

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good idea Rick. This is a big challenge for me. Joe

[@jng3150]

the closest distance between two points is a straight line...our trees don't always agree with geometry

[@ohiowoodburner]

Well said Jay! Joe

[@upinsmokefirewoodupinsmoke7542]

That is a twig processor ! Main concern or would supply me logs that small ? It must take a ton of those to make any wood

[@ohiowoodburner]

It's an economy of scale and an operation of scale. If I am going to maintain this lifestyle and grow it to where I can still do it I must avoid the big wood. I don't have the machines or the back strength to keep at it like that. Joe

[@ishure8849]

G'day Joe just out of interest what is the lift rating on the log loader ?

[@ishure8849]

PS shouldn't you wear a helmet around elevators? I had a communication break down with my son and wore a green Grey box piece in the side of the head 😫It didn't knock me out but I've had a head ache for ten days 👎.

[@ishure8849]

From 12 feet

[@ohiowoodburner]

I don't know the rating but I can find out. So far it easily picks up everything I have put on it.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I did have a log get hooked on the cable one time and flip up into the air. Could have been a headache. However I'm usually ok as long as I get hit in the head. Anywhere else could be trouble! Joe

[@ishure8849]

Me to but this one got me good

[@Frankzeien]

May I ask where I can get one of these? Or website you can put up on here ty.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Sure Frank. www.metsamachines.com Joe

[@Frankzeien]

Thank you Joe, no I don’t have my own fire wood business yet but I love cutting wood up and splitting wood just like you. And I also am a people person and I know I’ll be great at it so you really got me thinking about doing this.

[@17031969r]

Can't beat a Honda engine, always fires up.

[@ohiowoodburner]

So far so good! Joe

[@gerryspang5917]

Too bad there is no way to remove the little bits and scraps before the wood goes into the trailer, lots of scraps in the trailer keep safe my friend

[@ohiowoodburner]

If this wood was going directly to delivery I would agree with you. The wood being made is going to the drying yard and stacked by hand. All the scraps etc will be left behind in the trailer and dumped in the yard to build up the base. Joe

[@bradhanson4803]

Family friends and a sore back be careful

[@ohiowoodburner]

I currently am sitting on an icepack... My back is very tender today! Joe

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

1st.. Hahahha

[@ohiowoodburner]

You are always first in my book Dan! Joe