More Difficult Than Expected... Setting Up The Japa 472 Timber Deck

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[@FirestartersPremiumFirewood]

Your "nephew" is going to be a superstar operator. 🤩🤩🤩 The new log deck looks awesome!

[@foreverbrownsfan]

“A man’s got to know his own limitations” - Dirty Harry. You and nephew did a nice job, Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Thanks buddy!

[@jbbrown7907]

When Joe says straight, He means level. In North East Ohio they talk funny.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Interesting. I had always thought people from Ohio speak normal

[@jbbrown7907]

@ohiowoodburner Only the folks from north east Ohio talk funny. Down here in Mid Ohio we talk normal.

[@Adirondack_DFL]

Back in the day, my dad would swap the bucket close/open hydraulics backwards from factory setting on the log loader, it seemed more intuitive to have things close when the lever is pulled and open when the lever is pushed away.

[@ohiowoodburner]

interesting. I figured out why everything was backwards. I will explain in an upcoming vid

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

Looks great! Your nephew is quite the operator! 😂😂 - Tim

[@user-td2qw6dg7w]

Joe , easy fix to the hoses on the ground situation. Go to your local hardware store & pick up 1- 10’ piece of 4” drainage pipe, disconnect your hoses & slide them through the pipes & re connect them to your processor. You could probably get away with 1 10’ piece & cut it in half. At least if a piece of log fell on them it wouldn’t shear your hoses. Food for thought. Dave D. from Southern Maine. Have a great day.👍 Love your videos, very entertaining & informational all rolled up in one. You had a great helper on the tractor. 😉

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice post Dave.

[@bwillan]

A simple thing you could try would be to use a smaller roller stand that woodworkers use for outfeed or infeed support on power tools. That should help bridge the gap between the infeed of the Japa 405 and the 472 log deck. Also make sure you pay the little guy what he is owed for all the hard work he did for you. LOL. 😁

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. He demands a huge payment evidently

[@teacherhaggis6945]

"Warning, Will Robinson". LOVE IT. Cheers, Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. I loved that show!

[@Riverguide33]

The little guy was awesome on the tractor!….and his Dad was a big help to you, Joe. 👍👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. He mostly stood off to the side and pointed !!!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

​@@ohiowoodburner - Big Rodders from Ireland here. I thought that was your main function when the going got tough!!!

[@jimalspach8528]

Kudos to the film's production staff... and to the brilliance on the dirty end of the shovel.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha Thanks Jim!

[@WilleysFirewood]

That will hold a lot more wood than the old deck. That will be a great addition to the process.

[@ohiowoodburner]

for sure. It is massive!

[@keithbeynon3878]

Nice to have a helping hand, priceless his son in the end on the tractor. That new live deck is going to work out really nice for you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Keith. The 472 is awesome!!

[@jbbrown7907]

Who, among the viewers, was surprised and shocked that Joe put the hydraulic lines on reversed?

[@ohiowoodburner]

wow, two comments in one video pointing out my shortcomings. I feel honored JB

[@robertanderson2223]

Not at all surprised! I saw the pile of gravel they pulled back and said to myself, yep, that will be in the way too. Joe just needs to figure the shortest length log he normally gets, divide that length in half and then subtract 2 feet to figure out the maximum distance away from the Japa mill. For example, 12' might be the shortest, so 12/2 - 2 is 4'. Subtract 2' due to diameter/weight/shape variation from one end to the other. Currently, really odd shaped logs have to be chain sawed up, so bad variations should not make it onto the log deck to begin with.

[@adammac4381]

Expo idea Joe. During your next firewood stacking session, Can you lay out a "cord" For the expo. These folk keep going on about " face cords" and no one knows what they are talking about. I'll sell my shoes for a "face dollar" ! How about I'll have a "face pound" of butter.

[@billobermeyer660]

Yes, Lost in Space was a classic, never missed it as a kid. As the saying goes, "inch by inch anything's a cinch"...eventually you will have have everything lined up and working just right! Loved the ending with your nephew's son!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Thanks Bill! I think I have it figured out now. It is on my list for this week.

[@botabob]

Joe, you always manage to make me laugh. Enjoy The Journey - Cheers

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha Thanks bob!!

[@thomaslapp6029]

Seeing your nephew at the end of the video priceless. They start them younger and younger these days. Lol😂

[@cliffjenkins6419]

Great video Joe. Over the years it's been good watching the development of Ohio Woodburners buisness. The new deck will be another sucessful development fo sure. Looking forward to seeing it loaded and the 405 singing again. Getting late autumn (fall) here now starting to use the fire now... Speaking of which the kettles on the boil,another cup of coffee I think. Cheers from HB NZ

[@ohiowoodburner]

Nice post Cliff. I need to come and visit...experience fall in the summer!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Haha, nephew. Hey Joe. It was nice to see you take the time and level the timber deck properly. Attention to detail. Can ya put a roller between the infeed and deck?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I like to have that area open bc I step thru there a lot

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Dont worry, Joe, we won't tell your sister that her son did a fantastic job in helping you move the deck today. We all want you to live longer 🤣😉👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

actually, he is my great-nephew. My nephew is the one running the tractor lol

[@duanepaquette9322]

Hi Joe, For the gap between the deck and processor, just put a stand with rollers on top (mostly used for woodworking) and that will eliminate the chance of a log falling down. For you trailer that the back door use to pop open while driving, drill a hole through the center of it and use a spring pin. Should prevent that from happening again. Cheers.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Joe!!😀😀 You know how it is with hydraulic hoses. You have a 50/50 chance of getting it right. But about 90 percent of the time you get it wrong. LOL!! Take care buddy!!😀😀💚💚 Logger Al

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. That is why I was impressed at least I got the two functions correct, just had them backwards LOL

[@richardbrowne1679]

Good Morning Joe: The new Timber deck is looking good👍. I would consider having a metal fabricator design some kind of roller setup for the area between the Timber deck and the processors infeed.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I want to keep that area open bc I cut thru there a lot

[@erichk1674]

Your new employee , he’ll work for a happy meal and he doesn’t need an employee parking space .

[@ohiowoodburner]

But he expected to be paid. I guess I can't have everything!

[@ronbrooks6681]

That is a Great Looking Live Deck Joe. Nice going with the help from your Nephew to give you a hand setting up your 472. It's going to Work out for you Joe and you can definitely put Longer Logs on it to feed into you 405 Jappa Processor. I am better and doing about no more than 3hours a day every other day or so. Still Sore but doing it not over doing it. Looking for your next Video on running your Logs thru it just to see how it works out. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Ron. stay well buddy

[@Frankzeien]

Nice work Joe and camera shy nephew, so we are watching backward Joe today nice. Also my package has been delivered

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Frank. I will BOLO

[@rickdommett]

probably all ready moved. lift one side of Japa 2, install 2" x4" two by fours under legs, then other side, and drag them both out of where they are, small tractor will move both without bending the leg supports.........from Canada. cheers

[@ohiowoodburner]

thanks Rick

[@elainereid5833]

“Warning Will Robinson” Baahaaha , very apt quote. Elaine from Canada here, looking forward to see you lay some real long logs on the triple live deck, no more measuring and sawing them.. Nice little helper on the tractor too, and he already knows his worth 💵. Heh heh. Have a great week Joe.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha He was a demanding young man wasn't he?

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

No Japa for dummies books available yet Joe??? You might be videoing the 1st one!!

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Or at least the Ohio version of Cliff notes!

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Don't follow me, I'm lost!

[@brianrizzi6321]

Maybe build a bridge between. Use a sawhorse and a piece of plywood with some slippery plastic on top in case a log tips into the balley

[@ohiowoodburner]

I want to leave that space open but I agree it would work nice

[@toddpacheco4748]

Well Joe big things come in small packages excellent video 😮😊❤

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Todd!

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Great video joe you well figure it out good job

[@ohiowoodburner]

one day I will LOL.

[@marckoplow6257]

Looking good! That’s a huge deck glad the legs on your building so far have not messed your system up. You are very patient and methodical

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Mark. I think it is going to work well

[@michaelfreehling1914]

Thanks for the video Joe. Your nephew may be good on the tractor but your operation of the shovel was GPS level quality. Hope nobody with highway department sees this video they will be grabbing you up. Y'all have a great 👍 day

[@ohiowoodburner]

Trust me, I had to take the rest of the day off after that short time shoveling! LOL

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Looks good Joe! Looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Can't wait!

[@thomasgreene5750]

You might think about putting a roller stand halfway between the log deck and the processor infeed. That should allow you to move the log deck farther away.

[@ohiowoodburner]

that would work but I want to keep that area open bc I cut thru there a lot

[@tammid3486]

Your Nephew is adorable! He looks just like my grandson!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

You need to get that kid a bigger allowance. He about broke me with his salary demands

[@bartnickerson4467]

looking great. how about a support roller on some sort of tripod stand to bridge the gap? it would also give some protection for the hydraulic lines.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I agree but I like to keep that area open. I cut thru there a lot

[@user-rb4mk3uo3h]

Another awesome video!! I'll be watching to see how it works.. I'm sure it will be fine.. even if ya gotta tweak ,or make some adjustments.

[@ohiowoodburner]

thanks for the nice post

[@kennethconaway3501]

Good luck with the larger log deck.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Ken!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Looking good Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Zeke

[@thomasking4136]

One of your better videos. Love the humor. Saw another comment suggesting a roller between live deck and processor. Maybe log hauler J could fab up something for you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I want to keep that area open bc I cut thru there a lot

[@ya13ya03]

Build a bridge between the two. Wood or have something welded up. You could have the live deck where you want it.

[@ohiowoodburner]

that would work but I want to keep that area open bc I cut thru there a lot

[@lhr1701]

Joe I’m sure you can get a roller or two on the internet and log hauler Jesse can fabricate a stand to put in between the live deck and the machine. Since you don’t weld and he does.

[@ohiowoodburner]

believe it or not I can weld.

[@lhr1701]

@@ohiowoodburner ok then but

[@truckdriver7721]

Looking forward to seeing the new live deck to be put to good use. Also I'm hoping to make it to your open house next month as well.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Can't wait! Hope to see you buddy

[@billyhill101]

Looking good Surely you paid your nephew well

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. I thought I did

[@joethomas8181]

I would put the two deck side-by-side get some more hoses and run both decks at the same time. Unless you have plans for the smaller deck.

[@ohiowoodburner]

that would be super cool. Not sure if they would mate up perfectly but would be cool to see

[@stephen5702]

Get some 3/8 chains, it’ll make life a whole lot easier. That tractor has enough hydraulic power to lift the whole table. A little strategic rigging you’d be all set.

[@ohiowoodburner]

certainly beyond my abilities.

[@larryelliott7482]

I suggest a roller stand between the log deck and the processor.

[@ohiowoodburner]

that would work but I want to keep that area open bc I cut thru there a lot

[@larryelliott7482]

I agree it does close it, though the roller stand is light and can be moved towards processor or log deck when need to walk through. Just a thought, at least as temporary solution.

[@2000IntegraGS]

I had a thought...what if you made a small wooden table between the log deck and the in-feed? That may solve the issue with short logs dropping down in between.

[@ohiowoodburner]

That can work for sure. I would like to keep that span open for me bc I cut thru there a lot

[@jvallieres1979]

Max distance is just under 1/2 your shortest length. If 8’ is your shortest then I would use 3’8” or so. Great operator there! Start them young.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks buddy. He will be a good one for sure

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Joe - it’s Big Rodders in Ireland. I fear you could be in trouble with the Child Protection Agency, Health & Safety Protectorate and the IRS for employing a minor to operate powerful machinery! Over here you have to be 16 and show your Social Security Card before being legally employable.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha... I will just have to keep it a better secret BR!!!

[@thecraportheoreos7834]

Hey 👋 Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hey there

[@jasonpinnix1905]

I struggle with the grain drills different drills different tractors the hydraulic can be frustrating.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Jason

[@peterzweck1763]

There's supposedly a 50% chance of hooking up hydraulics correctly. Why is it that we get it wrong 90% of the time? 😛 How would something like a single V roller stand go if you put one between the deck feed and the Japa just to support the occasional short log?

[@simplyseekingjesusrighteously]

Cute kid!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Indeed.

[@smurfman6377]

To late but couldn't you get Log Hauler Jessie to use his crane to move them? A regular shop roller to bridge the gap between machines?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I don't think he could get his truck in there. It doesn't turn that well lol

[@rustinloverink4691]

Just curious why you can't put four coaster Wheels on that and roll it around.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Mostly bc I don't have four casters LOL

[@John_Ridenour]

Next time you have move it, lift up the ends and lay down a few long planks for the legs to slide on rather than digging in.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hope it doesnt need moved any more!!!

[@tenlow2]

I’m trying to find my way to your firewood expo but Alaska airlines is not letting me book a flight. Their website is obviously broken at the moment and that does not bode well.

[@ohiowoodburner]

That is a super long way to travel. Thanks for considering us!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

When I was looking at flights to Bunyan I think the best price was United Airlines. Could try that as Alaska Airlines doesn't have terminals everywhere.

[@tenlow2]

@@ohiowoodburner if I had known about this earlier I would have been able to make it work. If you’re doing one next year I will be there for sure.

[@robertwazniak9495]

You are just like me... if you have a 50/50 chance, you will get it wrong 90% of the time. If I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all. To support the logs over the gap you could just build a table like between the live deck rollers. I'm sure Log Hauler Jesse could weld one up for you right quick... the rollers/ infeed belt will push/drag the logs that far. Even wood might work in the meantime.

[@ohiowoodburner]

That reminds me of that song on Hee Haw... gloom despair and agony on me. LOL

[@bioniclife]

This doesn't happen to be the nephew that I know by chance? If so, let him know the date of my event is June 15th. Edit: Now that I see the sidekick, I am pretty sure it's the same nephew.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I didn't know you met him. At the last openhouse?

[@bioniclife]

@ohiowoodburner He was a student of one of the engineering professors that comes to my annual range day. He came along with them a few times.

[@geezerindawoods]

Was your digging OSHA Approved?😂

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Stage Two success! Penny Will says its not cool to make fun and mimic there Robot!🪵🇺🇸

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Oh the pain, the pain. Dr. Smith lol