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[@ohiowoodburner]

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[@WoodchuckCanuck]

I'd say paint the oil tank black to get some solar gain to help thaw the water, or even wrap the tank is a black t-shirt or put a black wool cap over it. But it won't matter once you have a roof over your processor. Maybe there is a way to funnel heat from the engine, or move the oil tank near the engine. Also, like fuel tanks, keep them full in the winter to prevent condensation.

[@ohiowoodburner]

excellent ideas Chuckster. I love creative problem solving

[@haviland586]

If you top off the bar oil after running, you'll reduce the amount of condensation in the tank.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Interesting. Thanks for the tip

[@dleland71]

That's what happens in your gas tank if you don't keep it "full".

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great video Joe! The 4 way works fast with the right logs.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes it does. Just have to stay on top of the centerpoint etc

[@crxess]

Best suggestion - Always leave the Oiler Tank Full when not in use for longer periods. That Ice is all Condensation collecting inside the tank. You can add a small 2/3-way valve and short hose to drain collected water sitting in the bottom of a tank(Not Frozen)

[@ohiowoodburner]

Nice thought buddy ... Thanks

[@waynetharp]

Either the cap is leaking or just like with vehicles where it is best to keep tank full in the winter for condensation... Something as simple as a mud flap or bucket over the oil jug might help with future issues. Have a great day, Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I agree Wayne. thanks buddy

[@billobermeyer660]

You are correct Joe, any machine can break and we can break any machine. Thank goodness there are smarter men than I who know a lot more than I do!! Thanks for sharing!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Joe, stop by a Stihl Dealer and pickup a Blue bottle of bar oil (winter oil) it flows so much better in the cold weather

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good to know larry. I have one down the road from me.

[@teacherhaggis6945]

Magnificent camera work! Thank you, Emily!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. This was not Emily... she went back to college this very day

[@teacherhaggis6945]

Well, whoever it was, they did a grand job.

[@sawsurgeon]

G’morn’n Joe! I use HEET, the Red bottle of isopropyl fuel line antifreeze in hydraulic systems for winter service. Alcohol will effect equal parts of water, so if you add about 1 or 2 ounces per gallon of oil capacity, you should stay ahead of your condensation. If used regularly throughout the cold season, it should prevent this sort of issue. Bless’ns to you kind sir, Tedd

[@asphaltcowboy5877]

Change the bar oil to a bio oil meant for colder temperature and keep it topped off to prevent moisture build up

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good idea cowboy

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I hate to see snow lying on valuable machinery as it gets into every nook and cranny. Your chain appeared somewhat loose so I guess you adjusted it before getting started. If the oiling issue is persistent in cold weather it wouldn't take much to make the container quick detactable to enable you to store it indoors. I admired your beautiful skies in Ohio that day.

[@waynebarnett7467]

@big Rodders Making the oil tank detachable is a great idea. You could remove the tank , set it in the cab of your truck , warm it right up.

[@crazyman3157]

I definitely agree. A simple water shut off ball valve, like is used on most water fittings, would be an easy fix. A couple of hose clamps like is already on the Japa, automotive style, and problem solved. Fill the tank after each use as well would help. Sure, it would take a couple of minutes and adds time, but you wait for the Japa to warm up anyways. Still a great processor even with a small inconvenience. Joe, you definitely know the Japa and keep an eye on the small things to keep it running at its best and keep great care of your equipment. All great qualities to have and you show all the while being honest and transparent. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ohiowoodburner]

I like that idea. Let me think on that one Big R!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

​@@ohiowoodburner - Big Rodders again. I might be from Ireland but I'm not green behind the ears!!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Happy New Year Rodders!

[@chrisartman6168]

Hi Joe. O the joy of winter. Glad you found a solution for your problem. Can you shut off the live deck rollers when you don’t need them to assist in feeding the logs? Maybe stop some of the issues. Anyway thanks for another view into your firewood delivery service. Have a great day 👍🏻!

[@rogerbelanger295]

I saw a comment on winter bar oil. I use this type of bar oil for all seasons. Most in my region do that. Another comment was on winter diesel. I had a diesel pickup for 30 years and it ran better with winter diesel in cold weather. Not sure if it would make a difference for your small diesel engine.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Interesting to hear rog!

[@jasonpeterson9276]

Being from mn i remember alot of time when it was 20 below and nice out id go mess with the processor. Biggest trick to keeping condensation out of the oil tank is fill it up when your done for the day. Same thing would happen with the dyna 16 i have.. the multitech i never had an issue with it. Stay warm.

[@johnellis8480]

With cold weather and hopefully frozen ground, perhaps the log haulers can get into the woods and bring you some more logs!

[@elainereid5833]

Ahh, you got winter! Well, it had to happen. Elaine from Canada here, thanks for showing the 4way again, and I love that live deck - what a time and labor saver. Great camera work too. Cheers Joe.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Elaine!

[@garlandanderson7411]

I was in the hardwood lumber business for 35 years. Try loading your deck without putting logs on top of each other. Just lay them side-by-side and I think you will find you will eliminate some grunt work and you’ll still process just as fast. Too much weight on those chains could snap your head shaft.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I always have known I overload the table I can usually make it work but I thought this was good footage to show. Thanks garland

[@brianrizzi6321]

Happy new year Joe, hope you have a stellar year in production and sales

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks brian

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

Another great video Joe! I absolutely love watching the Japa 405 in action and your commentary is great as always! - Tim

[@ohiowoodburner]

Glad you enjoy it Tim!

[@joewittstock]

As for Hydraulics fluids is cold times I would drop in and Aquarium heater in the reserve tank some are pre set a 72 degrees.... others you can set at what you want....done this front end loaders fork lifts etc... the may work with you bar oil tank as well...water will not freeze and flout above the oil .drain later if needed... they also have heated dip stick...for cars and trucks and Diesel Equpment Warm Moter oil..... going to work a 4;30 am in the dark.... all Equpment has to be up and running ..... as they show up for work......every thing is plugged in the night before

[@bioniclife]

They make a water drain for tanks. Usually, it's just a rubber gromet that goes into a drilled hole. Pressing the barbed fitting with the drain into the gromet locks it in place. Make sure your tank is empty if you go this route.😉

[@joeahopelto8032]

Cold temperatures are much more severe in Finland where the Japa is made. You would think they would devise a system to prevent icing. We have a snowstorm scheduled for tomorrow afternoon here in north central Iowa. 😊

[@ohiowoodburner]

This was reworked here in the states. It is set up to use a jug from the store. We went with this style here bc we thought the bottom feed would make the oiler more effective.

[@dleland71]

I noticed a little spot of rust on the 'chute'. If you are going to leave the machine unused in the weather for several days, you could use an old paint brush with some used motor oil to weatherize it. That's what we use on our farm. Just a little will do the trick. Happy New Year to you and your family. May 2024 be an even better year!

[@botabob]

Thanks for all the great content. I’m enjoying the Wood Hound podcast, the number one firewood podcast. Keep up the good work. Enjoy The Journey - Cheers

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Bob. I sent you an email the other day. If you didn't get it check your spam file.

[@botabob]

@@ohiowoodburner - We are even on the emails. I missed yours also. LOL - cheers

[@ronbrooks6681]

Joe, Keep Warm and Safe. That Live Deck is the way to go. Amazing the way the 405JAPA And the 4Way Split puts out that Wood. We just had our First Snowstorm. About 8inches. But concerned about the next Powerhouse Storm coming in. Lots of Rain, Wind, and after that Very Cold Air. Stay Safe my Friend. As always great Video. Ron From the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Ron. We have wet snow this morn but the roads are clear

[@waynebarnett7467]

Good morning Joe. Looks like winter has arrived in NE Ohio. Friday morning was down right frigid , but no wind. My crew and I waited till nine to get started. I’m old what can I say !! Have a great day Joe.

[@ohiowoodburner]

seems the older i get the more I can't handle the cold lol

[@Riverguide33]

A good real-life commentary on the Japa405, Joe. Nice camera work, too! Thanks for your efforts to present these vids to us. 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

thanks rg!

[@geezerindawoods]

I can confirm with each passing year the temporary forgetting how to do something progresses right along. Thus you hear, Just Stop and think about it!!😂 Happy New Year!🎉

[@ohiowoodburner]

Well said!

[@ecossearthur]

Time to put a cover over your work space! Loads of options to give you great coverage .

[@ohiowoodburner]

it's on the list buddy! thanks

[@ecossearthur]

@@ohiowoodburner Always! Easy to sit on the couch and make observations eh? ;-) Currently walking the 70 acre property that we are looking at buying in Tennessee! Working out what might go where, and trying to access my acres of available hardwood lumber that has not been touched in years! lol

[@mrscuba1693]

Other guys have already said something about keeping the tank full thats what I do on my dyna its best to top off the diesel and bare oil at the end of your run for the day water in the diesel will ice up and plug your fuel filter and will not start have a nice day and stay safe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good to know for sure. Thanks Scooby

[@lendevonuk5479]

Happy New Year Joe! Frozen oil tank = hot air gun….warm everything up. Keep it up Joe. Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@lanceharsh7025]

Hope you have an amazing and productive year! 🤠👍👍👍👍👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Lance!

[@haroldanderson2781]

Ahhhh the sights and sounds!! Thanks Ohio Joe!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Glad you enjoyed it Harold!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Joe doesn’t need a log Loader! He just does it by hand 💪😂Nice work my friend 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. I am getting too old to wrangle logs like that. I almost gave myself another week off LOL

[@pnuttheclownh2254]

great camera video work.

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Now the trick is to get the Japa to clean the snow out the trailer with the conveyor belts!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes! and stack it neatly as it goes into it

[@gregorymacneil2836]

@@ohiowoodburner I bet with a little AI and a robotic arm you could have a 24/7 wood stacker - of course - you would have to compete for employee of the month!

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Great video joe good job

[@ohiowoodburner]

Glad you enjoyed it Mr L

[@jbbrown7907]

Joe, Could you imagine if one of your veiwers was willing to keep your log deck full and hold your camera! You could charge your veiwers to come help you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I like the way you think JB!

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Isopropyl or HEET (methanol) might help the ice situation. A small amount shouldn't hurt anything or wait for a warm day and drain the tank. Also if you used a hair dryer to "gently" warm and melt the ice.

[@Frankzeien]

Just need a little knowledge, but when the big stuff breaks you need more lol. Happy new year Joe 😎.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Thanks Frank!

[@sirwallygator565]

Keep your oiler tank fallen the winter and you would not get water in it.. Put a little gas line antifreeze in it to get rid of the water

[@ohiowoodburner]

thanks wally!

[@leonardryan8723]

Good joe see you got a little WHITE GOLD last night . Well that a easy fix on your bar oil . Joe you have to get winter blanket like we use up here in cold winter in Canada 🇨🇦. Cold weather for us is 20 to 40 below with NO HEAT IN THE TRUCK . 😮

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. As warm as this winter has been it has spoiled me. Now 25 degrees f feels like the arctic lol

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Also Joe, don’t forget to make sure that you have winter Diesel fuel for the Japa

[@ohiowoodburner]

I buy off road diesel from the local oil company. Not sure what they do with that

[@joeshaffer2506]

Good Sunday morning joe yeah we haven’t really had a winter here in ohio last couple years but on the note of the ice would think moisture in the tank since it was on the bottom of the tank and top of the line ? Good choice on a Allen key not a stick 👍 I would drain that oil and put fresh in since it was down there anyway (low) I’m sure that tank just unbolts. If it’s really cold and haven’t used my splitter in little time I put a little buddy heater under the tarp to warm all fluids up a bit since I keep it covered anyway since my 30tn countryline is all I have 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Joe. I need to put a heater on the oil jug that would prob free up the ice dam!

[@GMC-qo9xi]

Since it’s just for oiling the chain, and not the motor, when that water melts it will just run right though. So he probably won’t need to do anything other than topping oil up the when he’s done should help prevent condensation buildup.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there looks like you have done that before , well done , some times you ride the bike and some times you ----------- 50s you are a youngster best to all . john

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Sometimes I'm not sure about that John

[@davidevans474]

I believe water is heavier than oil water will come to the top. If it’s the beginning of winter I would change the oil it probably won’t get better but who knows .😊

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

What ever it takes , Working Thur the Challenges Indeed !

[@ohiowoodburner]

Sure am Eddie!

[@leonardryan8723]

I love watching the japa print off Benjamin went early in the morning having bagels 🥯 coffee ☕️. Can’t watch the stock market close on the wk- end joe . 😊

[@ohiowoodburner]

I hope you have been doing well. I fired my online pro and am doing it myself. Not sure why we pay a commission for someone to put my money in mutual funds. I can do that myself for free

[@olefredrikrandgaard3254]

Nice video as allways 👍🇧🇻

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Freddy

[@KF8OD1]

HNY Buddy!

[@ohiowoodburner]

73s KF8OD

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Hope you are running treated fuel in it. Will be a long time to that it out if it gels up.

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Good video as usual Joe, has Bob left Metsa Machines?

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

They make different size sticky back thin heat pads for like oil pans etc. Put one small one on bottom or back side of the oil tank

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good to know! But I don't have electricity. Would have to use one of my power stations

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@ohiowoodburner just when you get there to get things going. I thought japa had a small generator on them to run a light stand and maybe a couple power tools.

[@billyhill101]

World class operator

[@ohiowoodburner]

thanks Mr hill!

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

Hey Joe - if I was 20 years younger, I would have picked up that crooked log and twirled it around like a baton. Of course, 20 years ago - that log would have been a sapling.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha... I feel the same way Don

[@dannymcnally6211]

Keep the chain reservoir topped off and full in the winter.. common sense stuff here Joe.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Must not be common sense then Danny bc I had never heard of it.

[@darrenwandy]

Could you run a heat tape around the oil tank perhaps?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I thought of that. Prob could. That would seem to make the oil flow better in cold weather too

[@michaelfreehling1914]

Hey Joe the way you were handling the log jam on the deck I believe you are working as a alias, your real name is Paul Bunyan. Curious as to where you keep your blue ox Babe. Y'all have a great 👍 day

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. I almost gave myself the week off after doing that. That type of work is for the younger guys

[@mikefromwv1010]

Don't know when you did this video but please keep the snow up there. I used to love snow but I'm one legged now and I don't do well with it

[@ohiowoodburner]

I hear you Mike. Seems the older I get the more I don't like it.

[@mikemccormick3764]

How much firewood would you guess you just split in this video, and how long were you splitting once you got started ? Thnx…

[@ohiowoodburner]

This was a small load. prob 1/2 cord. I cant remember the lenght but it takes longer when we film and I had to fuss with the live deck. Plus I swapped out knives but had to edit out the 6 way. Long story lol

[@RyanHull76]

Morning!!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good morning Ryan

[@leonardryan8723]

If it get too cold make a fire 🔥 under the japa that should warm it up 🔝 and melt the ice in bar oil and diesel lol . See you need a shed over your forest gear in the cold and hot 🥵 months joe . Don’t forget your a SMART man 😊.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I keep telling my wife and daughters that Len!

[@robertwazniak9495]

⁠@@ohiowoodburnerand, I’m assuming that they keep coming up with proof to the contrary?

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Joe, as you are clearing stacks at home, are you still stacking at home??

[@ohiowoodburner]

Not this time of year. Maybe again in the summer

[@mikemccormick3764]

Cold weather at work on machines needing to warm up. Quite the machine. Like the video without too much talking. Not criticizing, just sayin. Thnx…🤛🏻

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. I get both critiques. Some want to hear me talk, others don't I just do what I feel like doing on that particular day. Thanks Mike

[@dougraimondo4683]

You really need to get under roof it will make life way easier in the long run Mr Joe 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

It's on my list doug. Stay tuned buddy

[@jfanderson14]

Whatever happened to the escort?

[@larrysmith2481]

Hey Joe....I was watching this and wondering if your hands bother you with the repetitive motion that you do?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I haven't felt anything like carpal tunnel etc. I get a sore back from time to time but nothing that I'm concerned about yet. Thanks Larry

[@larrysmith2481]

I only ask because I have had 4 surgeries on my hands and the last one put me out of service for a month...@@ohiowoodburner

[@thecraportheoreos7834]

Hey 👋 Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yo there!

[@MrTiger0002]

Ahem. Joe, I think your cameralady have seen you do everything and probably knows how to operate Japa,. So why not let her take a lead role for a video.... lol.

[@ohiowoodburner]

That has been discussed LOL. Stay tuned

[@BW35bucket]

Joe I was in rural king and I listen to an association talk about a thermal 110 plug in. It look like a three way simple plug in adapter. Thermostatically controlled outlet, Is the proper name. Turns power on at 32 degrees and shuts off at 50 degrees. It’s not a heater. I think they sale heaters for animal buckets. It’s possibly a helpful start to your fix possibly.

[@ohiowoodburner]

That would work but I don't have electricity at this place

[@BW35bucket]

Definitely do your homework on making sure it would be ok. You have an alternator on your machines.? In my old van I have a power inverter it’s made by power drive. 3000 watts. Would have to be in dry area guessing. My unit is digital. I purchased it at Loves truck stop. Maybe a possibility. You could design it to connect it as needed. Possibly. Thanks great video.

[@BW35bucket]

Our van has 110 plug in it. Newer vehicles a lot of them are equipped with them. Put an inverter in your truck. My inverter unit works great. No complaints yet. Have a great week.

[@SKFirewood]

Would a 6 way not of been better joe??

[@ohiowoodburner]

When we were filming this I had a whole section run with the 6 way but I had to edit it out bc I kept referring to it as the 8 way LOL.

[@parcelmonious]

Too cold for a Dr Peppers?

[@ohiowoodburner]

it was this day lol

[@adammac4381]

Bro, dont go another winter without cover for your machines,,,and,,, why not look after your feet a little bit and buy yourself a thick rubber matt where you stand operating the jappa 405,,,, your feet, knees and legs will say thank you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I do have a roof in the plans. I think a cushioned mat could help but I also would say the platform is springy, has some give to it

[@davidhickenbottom6574]

I hope you get those logs cheap, there's got to be better stuff out there. I don't trust many people.

[@ohiowoodburner]

? I get them from the loggers via a log truck. Seems to be all the same, or very close...different species etc.

[@user-iv2vy7ri6i]

I'm surprised it's a chainsaw, I expected a direct drive round blade like a skill saw

[@ohiowoodburner]

Those circular wheels are only on the bigger machines. I think the 405 is described as a mid range. The thing I have learned with processing logs is the bigger logs usually go to the mills. The skinnier ones get into the firewood market

[@robertwazniak9495]

You know, Joe if you keep getting dirty doing that kind of stuff, you’re standing too close to the work.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I may get my white helmet dirty too! LOL

[@willy4571]

battery powered heat gun might be handy, heat up stuck nuts and bolts,

[@ohiowoodburner]

I agree with you Bill. Thanks buddy

[@leonardryan8723]

Joe iiiii iiiii been thinking 🤔, you need another sea can and wood doctor make yourself a kiln dry firewood 🪵. Them you can double or triple your Benjamin in the firewood yard . Your a young man to double your money 💴. You are always saying that your SMART BUSINESS MAN . I’m just here watching and push you to highest producer in your state joe . 😊

[@ohiowoodburner]

I don't remember ever saying I'm a smart business man. I do believe the best way to describe my business acumen is "don't follow me, I'm lost."