Earthwise GS70015 Chipper Shredder Product Review

[@Condor1970]

I just chipped up 6 douglas fir trees worth of branches. I had to get new blades, but it's a really good chipper for anything up to about 1 inch diameter. You can remove the little discharge spool on the bottom to prevent clogging. Just pull out the plastic spool. Technically it's there for safety. So, make sure you never reach up inside from beneath while it's plugged in.

[@Utubepatoooo]

Discharge spool, eh? I just called it the clogger. Holy cow! I'm chipping Leyland Cypress branches that I've cut away from the bottom 5 feet of each tree. The trees were destroying the split rail fence next to it. These branches all have greenery... and while the branch chips great, the greenery would ALWAYS clog the discharge spooler. Add 5 minutes to open, clear, and close. I got sick of it and cut it away. And now I have ZERO CLOGS. I'm able to work at least 5 times faster. Just saying...

[@MrMnmn911]

Thanks for your detailed review. After much research for an economical shredder I just purchased this Earthwise GS70015 from Amazon.

[@silentepsilon888]

I am researching garden chippers as I am in the process of getting one, so here is my question for you ...... one year later after you made this video, do you still have this chipper, is it still working without issues and would you buy this unit again today after using it for a year. Thanks for the great video.

[@Done-qq5le]

Maybe a dumb question. Would this work for plastic bottles and cardboard boxes?

[@MidwestManMountain]

Not a dumb question! I don't think that it's technically rated for plastic. Personally, I would only use it for brush due to the small size hole to feed materials through. You would have to fiddle with bottles and boxes too much before you even got them in contact with the blades here.

[@jmae8957]

Great video. I want this!!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks! It's a good tool.

[@Vegetarian57]

Like you, I am moving away from gas and oil. I live completely off grid in my acreage and generate my own power. I just ordered this unit based on your review for me clean electricity produced on site is the way to go. Thanks for the detailed review. .

[@theskyehiker]

I think you have to mix up more chunky material with more fine stuff. The sticks seem to push the finer stuff through.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Yes, I agree! I learned that throughout the year.

[@thomaskelly1228]

I just got the harbor freight gas powered one. Not bad, has limitations. Coming in very handy producing apple and other fruit chips for my bbq. Just another bonus.

[@Mikidy303]

Looks good! I'm sure Steve Buscemi would give this unit a favorable review.

[@cheersmeme]

Im looking to get one of these . I will be cutting my Corn and Sunflower stocks down this weekend. Do you think I can chop them up now. Or I have to wait tell next year when they are dried? Have you chopped green stuff yet? If so , how did it look? This was a great video. You showed & answered all my questions except , showing chopped up green stuff 😂 😂 The dried stuff looks great. Your kids are adorable.. Cheers from Toronto

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thanks for the kudos! So, since this review I have done green wood from trees, but not corn stalks or vining garden refuse. The more fibrous green material does clog up more often, but that's such an easy fix. You just have to mix in some dried brown material every so often to push the clog through. I still think it's a great purchase, and it's perfect for my needs. Hope you like whatever you go with! Cheers :)

[@zacklee-of3te]

The label says not recommended for fibrous plants like corn stalks

[@jesseplz]

This is helpful. I was going to buy for queen palm branches but too long and fibrous likely.

[@gr-ou5zp]

Can you recommend the extension cord you used? Can you share link if possible

[@saltriverorchards4190]

I’m wondering if this could be used as an apple scratter. And if so could it be washed out with soap and water after chopping up the apples.

[@John-k9d9s]

This chipper was a total failure. As soon as I started using it, I realized that a branch had to be absolutely perfect, no side branches or even small shoots, or the branch would be very difficult or impossible to get through the hopper. I started trimming branches with loppers and hand trimmers, but even then the chipping mechanism jammed frequently. I definitely spent much more time opening the thing and clearing the mechanism than I did chipping. Finally, a few days ago I had another major jam. I opened the mechanism again for the umpteenth time, and saw that I could clear it, probably. With a good bit of sawing, cutting, prying and pulling. But I decided it wasn't worth it. I closed it up and sent it on its way to (hopefully) a place where they will recycle it. Turn it into something useful perhaps. The only feeling I have now is relief. I never have to struggle with the thing again.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Yikes! Too bad that you had that experience. I bet a heavy duty chipper is in your future then. Good luck.

[@nyrainman4897]

What length cord are you using? The manual states 12 awg / 25', but I need more than 25'. I was wondering if 50' would do or would I need to get a 10 awg if using a longer than recommended extension cord. Suggestions?

[@MidwestManMountain]

I was only using a 25' in this case, but it wasn't a 12awg. It was probably 16 if I had to guess. No particular problems. I tend to use what I have first. If I were to feel some 'drag' on the electric motor then I'd try a lower gauge. That's my recommendation - try what you have first :) I bet that 50' will do just fine unless you try to power through some wet thick stuff continuously.

[@KameraShy]

@@MidwestManMountain 16 gauge for this machine is not good. Medium duty cord is probably 14 gauge. Unfortunately, manufacturers do not clearly mark ratings on these cords - unless they are on those obnoxious tags that everybody cuts off.

[@ChefDuane]

Tiny catch bin. It fills up in no time. I made one that is triple that size.

[@stevelapaglia1169]

Good job

[@dorisrorick2324]

Discontinued

[@Utubepatoooo]

I just bought one.

[@johnnyxmusic]

No gas, but fires twice a week. Hmmmm….