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[@ohiowoodburner]

Here is the link to our online store!! Check us out for your super cool, iconic OWB Tshirts and stickers! ohiowoodburner.square.site/

[@Sharkdog11b]

Shout out to the camera person for always doing a bang up job! 🎊

[@elainereid5833]

Remember in the olden days when you didn’t have a grapple attachment? Look at all the equipment and machinery you’ve invested in… my how things have changed! And that 405, what a game changer. “Look Ma, no hands!” It’ll help keep you going as a one man operation for a while. Elaine from Canada here, thanks for showing us “a day at the office”. 😆 So happy for you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Elaine!!! What a great comment!

[@daveschooley8514]

I think your loading of table is part of the job?

[@firewoodprovidersnorthwest]

Joe, when you first started using this machine, I must admit, I thought it was a joke, with the auto splitter and all...But after watching all the videos on this 405, I must admit, I really like it now...I service several restaurants, and I can see the merit's of this machine...Thank you for taking the time to show us...Rodney @ Firewood Providers Northwest

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the comment Rodney. It is the real deal. I remember when I first looked at the Japa 365 I thought it was mickey mouse but concluded it was the exact opposite. It is very well built and engineered. I really think Europe is making the best machine.

[@adammoggysawmilling5164]

That material under your disc cleaner would make great bagged kindling

[@ohiowoodburner]

I use it occasionally. Lately I have been burning it in my furnace

[@rudygfunk491]

I was thinking the same thing! A little fire 🔥 starter packet for each bundle of wood 🪵

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Very nice system . Thanks for sharing in real time !!!!

[@jayusher576]

@@ohiowoodburner lol yup it's like free money..

[@craigwilson9560]

Joe, that 405 cranking out the perfect splits in a short amount of time. You always got the right size logs for it too! Great clean firewood. 14 minutes for a 1/2 cord well done Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Craig. These size logs are the ideal size for this machine

[@craigwilson9560]

Enjoy watching that Japa 405 wotk. From the Super Split, to Axis, to the Japa 365 now the 405, watching you produce more especially back in field is great to see how far you come with hard work and dedication. Have a great day, Joe!

[@johnkillen588]

i work with a friend that owns a smaller firewood processor a wallenstein 635. The Japa is quite an improvement over what I use as the cable system to pull logs into the machine is much slower, no loading deck, no box wedge as its just a 4 way, no cleaner, no ramp of any significance and I JUST LOVE THE AUTO FEATURE ON THE JAPA THAT THE RAM JUST KEEPS CYCLING. YOU have a great machine/system there and I am envious here in south central kentucky. My best to you and your business.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice post John. Do you live in Bowling Green? That used to be a stop of mine when I lived in Memphis. I would either stop there or in LaGrange.

[@dustyholt1642]

Joe, I could watch this all day. Fun to see someone in tune with their machine. Great video!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks dusty

[@joeyhughes5164]

The only issue I see is your saw dust is being discharged right beside your air filter. Our chipper does this too and I find myself having to clean 2xs a week. This is the best smaller possessor I've seen. Can't wait to get to this level!!!

[@oleberg4196]

No doubt about it, that machine works. Congrats on 30,000 subs

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks OB. It has been a nice time with the youtube channel!!!

[@richardbrowne1679]

Great looking load Joe- I’ve done the same thing with my saw dust collector.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes they work much better with the lid removed!! LOL

[@jimconnor8274]

That processor is awesome! You're still standing out in the weather.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Some day I will have a roof but regardless I wouldn't run this machine if it were raining.

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Great job joe good video you will get warmed up when you stack the wood

[@ohiowoodburner]

Ain't that the truth Bob! Always a let down after a good time!

[@barneypospisil2970]

Love your videos. Excellent job keep it up.

[@begapelja4097]

Super, perfektan video. Pratim vas odavno veliki ste radnik. Cestitam. Uzitak je gledat vase video zapise. Pozdrav sa juga Evrope

[@ohiowoodburner]

South of Europe? Where are you from? Thanks for watching my videos

[@begapelja4097]

@@ohiowoodburner I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina, small country, part of ex Yugoslavia, I am following you more than 2 years, you are the best!!!

[@mvblitzyo]

it always a pleasure to watch these machine do all the hard labor , plus you do a great with commentary of the machine and the process of what your doing with a small firewood business .. the other Joe from California ..

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thank you very much Joe!

[@peterh9927]

That 405 really puts out a nice product. I don't see me changing from my Super Split, but the 405 would be my next choice.

[@ohiowoodburner]

The super split is about as good as it gets Pete. I will never get rid of mine!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Hi Joe, out of all the channels I watch, and the various processors I see in action, the 405 appears to be as near perfect solution as it gets! There are some damn good processors out there, including Andrews EM products. However, the 405 just seems the perfect fit for small to 16” logs. Ideal machine for most ‘wood-hounds’ I watch. Getting pretty damn good on your machinery ops co-ordination too! Do like your logic, on your selection of equipment, and subsequent set-up! Very entertaining…..keep up the good work Joe! Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@johanneslaxell6641]

One other that push out firewood fast (logs 15"-22") is the Hakki Pilke 55 Pro. 8-way or 24-way with a flick of a switch. It's both big and expensive 💸💸💸😱. Mr OWB-Joe know all there is to know about finnish firewood producing machines after his trip to Finland 😉😋🤭.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks so much Len that means a lot

[@AATreeService]

That japa is just an amazing machine. U sure got a nice set up! I see you got 30,000 subscribers too! Congrats on a successful channel

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks AA!!

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

Love the real-time shots, I think you really know how to market! I feel a little worried about your camera operator, a few close shots there - must have been fun to edit! Wide shots and long shots are fine, we want the video person to live!

[@ohiowoodburner]

ha ha. I need her too Don! Thanks for watching buddy

[@michaela3562]

Thanks Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Sure thing mike

[@317998672468]

Joe I know you were not so keen on the tumbler for your business model at first. I think it has really helped to clean up your wood yard. Any second thoughts you care to share about it?

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Like the way you colour coordinated your shirt with your Japa! Nothing like a stylish firewood guy!

[@ohiowoodburner]

That coat is called a Pennsylvania tuxedo around these parts

[@vincedee6607]

Incredible how fast the machine is. Two or three people could produce 12-15 cords in a day? Stacked!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think you're right Vince. Stacking would be the bottle neck for sure

[@kylejones2075]

It's a pretty slick setup thanks for sharing

[@brandonhoad9033]

With how good you've gotten running the Japa, you musta had all the high scores on Pac-Man, space invaders, and centipede as a kid.

[@ohiowoodburner]

ha ha!! You would think the younger kids would rage on this machine Brandon!!

[@brandonhoad9033]

@@ohiowoodburner not really, they would have to stand and be outside. God forbid

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@Brandon Hoad : 🤣🤣 sad but I can relate as I have 2 teenagers

[@brandonhoad9033]

@@DanielAtkinsFirewood 16 yr old daughter, she does help w the cows and wood, not much else

[@mikeengler2645]

Wow in a short amount of time you've gone High Tech your customers must appreciate it... Maybe you could make some fire starter out bark and small pieces but then you might need a kiln to dry it out...but Joe I'm impressed and your working out away from your house

[@daleprest]

You've got the right approach, Joe. Quick question: what are your thoughts on the long-term durability of the Japa? You mentioned no jams, which bodes well. Do you see this processor standing up to years of use splitting our northern hardwoods? Thanks in advance!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Sounds like how a machine should...that something is getting done! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

same to you Anthony!

[@kevinmason3086]

On the back where the sawdust comes out they should have made an extension detachable shoot for people who might have a different kind of set up.

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. That's more of an Irish sky that you have got today. Lifting pints of Guinness also gives your elbow a good workout, albeit in warmer surroundings! I wonder if the designers thought about preheating the hydraulic oil either by an electrical element run by the Kubota engine alternator or the engine coolant. The cold appeared to affect the saw operation for most of your session.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Part of it was operator error BR. I cranked up the saw pressure to overcome the cold and forgot to back it off when the machine warmed up. It was set too aggressive and was bogging the engine

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

@@ohiowoodburner Big Rodders again. You are The Main Man, The Japa Guru, Our Great Leader - it never dawned on me that operator error was an issue!

[@gregprince2523]

Holy bejeezus Joe..... That thing will process fast efficient and clean!!! Keep loadin that deck and pile up that wood!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

That's the plan Greg!!!!

[@maddierosemusic]

How often do you have sharpen / swap out the chain? Great video as usual!

[@leonardryan8723]

Beautiful looking firewood joe . One thing you can burn your waste in your wood burner cut down on ants in the spring.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have been doing that this winter so far Len!

[@johanneslaxell6641]

I thought "He is Superman!!!", and then I remembered that I watched in 2X speed 🤭🤣. But excellent "SuperSplitting" again. You are a real asset for KZbin and for us watching. Maybe we should start using B.OWB and A.OWB instead of B.C. and A D. 😜...

[@ohiowoodburner]

ha ha! Thanks for coming along for the ride Johannes!!

[@kennyp507]

Nice work and very nice equipment

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thank you very much!

[@martymilam5948]

What a great piece of machinery, what do you think the ROI might be, load wise? Best guess, I don’t mean to ask to much.

[@kevinkeller1645]

I was pricing them yesterday, ouch!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

big variables there Marty. Depends on how much you get in sales per cord. Prob 10-12 months for me

[@martymilam5948]

@@ohiowoodburner 👍

[@BigTader]

I was just wondering will the Bobcat tractor not pick up 2 or 3 logs at a time?

[@kurknell2029]

What kind of wood are you splitting???

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice pile of splts.. I spent a half hour tonight staging 2 cords of rounds, and that includes finishing cutting them up too.. now off to the Wolfe Ridge, they go this weekend..

[@ohiowoodburner]

sounds like you got your work ready to go dan!

[@buckinfirewood]

Another great video Joe..

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks BF!!!

[@williamhall5087]

Without mentioning every other great detail of the machine. I think it’s awesome how you can split and run the saw at the same time. Putting that Deisel engine to work ! Congrats on 30k subs. Merry Christmas to you and yours Joe 🙏🏼

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice post Bill!

[@chipseal9403]

Merry Christmas!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Same to you Chip!

[@bobbarker2595]

hard to work up a sweat with that amazing machine. Does anyone have the 3 phase version?

[@randyvoiles6579]

The 435 is a nice machine 💪

[@obiorah1]

Nice size splits of maple they will be perfect for a smoker,

[@ohiowoodburner]

You got that right Ebele!

[@Garrett572xpg]

Perfect split sure makes firewood fast and easy. Downside is u have to spend more time stacking than having fun splitting. Unless u had 2 people stacking and 2 trailers to fill and rotate. Do u have customers who want shorter cooking wood like 12 or 14"?

[@ohiowoodburner]

thanks Garrett. I've never had anyone ask for shorter wood. I prob would decline.

[@Garrett572xpg]

@@ohiowoodburner I have several customers who only want 14" pieces or under bc they heat in a small stove. So I have to set a side Shortwood for them. 10 face roughly. I sell every piece of wood I split. from boilerwood, Fireplacewood ,campwood, bundles, to smoking wood. Never enough trees to split up. So I'm always cutting and logging more out. Never can have too much firewood bc once u run out it takes a yr to catch up on having dry firewood. Unless I build a kiln

[@stevegrulke6103]

How much did that processor cost? Looks like a great set up

[@ohiowoodburner]

check out current prices at www.metsamachines.com Thanks Steve!

[@johnrosier1686]

Joe- You have probably addressed this a few times but when you go to stack do you then separate all these by species or put stack certain species together with others? That could be a lot of work separating all that and then stacking all of it in different places.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I separate my Oak Cherry Hickory and Ash. Everything else I mix together

[@johnrosier1686]

@@ohiowoodburner thanks. That makes things a little easier.

[@paullanglais9918]

Good day Joe! Again, very nice video. Question: you mentioned 14 minutes for a half cord. For me in Canada, you mean a half cord of a full cord?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Full cord Paul. 128cf

[@KNLFirewood]

Holy smokes! That’s a ton of wood in 15 minutes. I want one!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Call Bob. I'm sure he would love to talk to you Mike!

[@Z-Bart]

Right quick. That looks like a for sure 1/2 cord to me. If one of those totes hold 1/3, you would over fill it with what you just cut.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It may have been close. My HS boy stacked it into an existing run so It's hard for me to know for sure. Thanks Ray!

[@dalehammonds9494]

Joe it took you no time to do that table of wood have a great day

[@ohiowoodburner]

The 405 was flyin Dale. It was a lot of fun for sure!

[@brianrizzi6321]

I wonder what the equivalent cc chainsaw engine your processor saw would have. Cuts at least as fast as my 500i but maybe even faster especially after it got warmed up.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I don't know how that would be rated but it is very powerful

[@TheGrimReaper1]

It would make me smile if when you pick up a log and extol it’s virtue at the end of your videos you would put it under your nose and smell it, just as the toffs sometimes do when they smell a good cigar. Carry on logging and good luck from England.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice and fast, great machine

[@ohiowoodburner]

It sure is Larry!

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool!

[@shiningone3538]

Thanks Joe.. That was a great insight... Just wondering why it doesn't have a saw blade... What is the advantage of using a chainsaw system?.. Cheers from Australia

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think the circular saw adds a lot of engineering to the machine. The bar and chain style uses less power and allows the machine to have a smaller footprint

[@markberry4808]

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned this before but I don’t like the sawdust shooting out of your machine that close to the air intake of that Kubota engine. Great video as always. Thanks

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have never checked the air filter yet. I will do it and let you know what I find. Thanks Mark

[@jorgevega7719]

Very nice video, have a great day.

[@haroldanderson2781]

As my buddy from Texas would say, that machine makes some purdy wood.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Indeed Harold!

[@thecraportheoreos7834]

Hey 👋 Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hey there!

[@Riverguide33]

Joe the Multitasker….lots of functions going on at the same time. 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

You got that right RG!

[@robertwazniak9495]

Just curious... watching you load the live-deck, why did you choose the tractor rather than a skidsteer? Obviously, the skidsteer would be more agile in your woodyard.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I wanted a pto for mowing and the practicality of a tractor...and they are a LOT cheaper!

[@MetsaMachines]

Wish we could keep one in the yard long enough to play with and make videos. Until then your videos will have to do 😜. Enjoy the rest of your week!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I've a feeling the 405 is going to be a fast mover for you guys!!

[@Hyggevaestedet]

Nice splitter

[@loghaulerjesse8228]

You're getting pretty quick. Practice Practice Practice

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha... I'm catching up to you!

[@georgea6403]

You need to make an enclosed cab. I’m looking for a used processor if you come across one. Thanks!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I don't see many processors at all around me. They are few for sure George

[@davidcarrow6851]

The splits are perfect. Butt a 8 way knife would process the same amount of wood in less than half the time with less fines

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have traditional knives with it. Even though it would be faster I think a 1/2 cord in 13 minutes is fast enough!!

[@brandondvorak4438]

Looks sweet

[@jkeane39]

Hi, how often does the chain have to be sharpened.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It will last about 5 to 6 cords

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Good morning from Piqua Ohio

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hello there Stan!

[@jackylsmith8138]

The only big issue with that processor is the slow splitting times. 3-4 cycles to split an average size log slows your production down tremendously. You could be done in 1/4-1/3 the time. Your always waiting for the splitter. I guess that is the price you pay for same size splits. Not the most efficient for firewood production, unless needed buy the buyer. Then they have to pay more.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I just made 1/2 cord in 13 minutes. I think that is fast enough no matter how much faster a traditional knife would be!!! Thanks Smitty!

[@GPOutdoors]

You have a sharp setup Joe! Making money :)) Cheers!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks so much Gord. Hope you are staying warm up there!

[@jon592xp]

Just curious, what would be the price on the 405 prossesor ? Just the machine. Very impressive show. Thanks again.

[@ohiowoodburner]

check www.metsamachines.com for updated prices Jon... Thanks for watching!

[@curtisharlan9230]

Morning Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Curt

[@rogerbelanger295]

Listened to your podcast this morning. Love the chainsaw banter. Very surprised on South Korea on second place. Maybe this has to do with viewers going through that country’s VPN.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for listening Roger. I was surprised about SK... who would have known?

[@BissellMapleFarm]

30K!!! NE Ohio Boy is representing!

[@ohiowoodburner]

In da house!!!

[@robertmccully2792]

Dress warmer in layers.

[@Ivansgarage]

The only thing that machine is missing, is a mini frig and a case of beer.... oh a BBQ grill...

[@ohiowoodburner]

I like the way you think Ivan!

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Japa sounded a little underpowered on those big logs whilst cutting?

[@richardbrowne1679]

It’s not under powered- it was cold. My Japa 365 processor takes a good 15-30 minutes to get to a good operating temperature. There is a lot of hydraulic fluid that needs to heat up.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Part of it was because of the cold, needing to warm up. Part of it is also operator error I had cranked up the bar pressure and forgot to back it off when the engine warmed up it was coming down too hard into the wood. I'll do a video on it one time and show you how it works

[@stevesedgwick5789]

It's a lot of machine and stuff going on simultaneously, for 25 HP

[@waynechaffee2138]

That's very cool!!!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Wayne!

[@georgeanderson3754]

Joe, you talk about the importance of stacking your wood. What about covering it? Not important?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I've gotten away from covering firewood I don't see any value. If there is it's at a scientific level that we can't appreciate for practical purposes. I think you just leave it uncovered and save your money in tarps

[@peterh9927]

Covering firewood or not is always an interesting discussion. Here in VT, covering firewood is important. We get lots of snow and rain during winter. I've invested in custom sized durable tarps. Should get 6 -8 years use out of them.

[@glenncollins294]

Amazing

[@farmerboybill]

Would you mind doing some figuring for us? I'd like to know what you have figured on years and cords it will take you to justify all the equipment you use. Nothing specific, mind you, just rough estimates. I do +/- 10 cord a year for my personal use, so this is nothing I could ever justify owning. My guess is you'll need to pound 500 cord through it before you can consider it a good investment. It is a wonderful machine.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I bootstrapped this enterprise. I paid cash for what you see. I traded up with my Dyna SC12xp for the Japa 365, and then it for the 405 so the purchase didnt hurt as bad as you think given my equity. The log deck was given to me bc of KZbin. The cleaner isn't mine as I technically don't need it given we hand stack. Still it works great for my needs now. People who don't see the ROI are usually valuing a cord for something low like $150-$200. If you calculate a cord at $650--$700 you can see that my balance on the 405 can be paid on in a few months.

[@mottmusic101]

Somebody has gotten much better running that beast and maximizing its production, but I gotta ask; do you find that you use the axis for making “pretty” wood and the yapa for mass production? I’m thinking restaurant wood that has display time might not be as presentable coming from the yapa. Great production machine but aesthetically inferior to supersplit or axis products. Reno

[@ohiowoodburner]

The Axis is certainly precision...just like the super splitter. I think when I run the 6 way perfect split on the Japa you will probably change your opinion!!

[@mottmusic101]

@@ohiowoodburner Aha! Did not know about the 6-way option. Looking forward to that Joe! Reno

[@mottmusic101]

@@ohiowoodburner A processor is a must for the volume you produce, and stepping up your log size to bigger ones will hopefully open the pinch point of log truck availability to create more input. That machine is faster than you and two others can keep up with when it’s running. Diesel engines work best when they are running, let it eat and get ahead on next years wood. Now if someone would make a processor that would stack as it goes 🤔 Reno

[@idahobob180]

60,000. that's a lot of cord to pay it off, like to see how it holds up after 4 years

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Bob. I expect it to be a very durable machine. It is built very heavy and is easy to work on. Japa has been making machines since 1977 so I'm sure they got some things right!

[@tomhuwar3341]

Nice job Joe. Just asug

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Tom!!

[@michaelfreehling1914]

Hey Joe your really good you ought to get your agent get the boss to rework your contract and get you a raise hallelujah. Y'all have a great 👍 day

[@ohiowoodburner]

ha ha... Thanks Mike but I know the owner of OWB is very cheap!

[@robertmccully2792]

Time is money, the logs on the ground should be loaded faster. You keep making 1 to 3 turns loading. This is just loading logs.

[@larrypeavy4517]

Backup further ,less movement

[@calebkz]

What happens to the bi-product? Love to see how you handle that, if it doesn't give too many of your business secrets away!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Not much of a secret. I dump it on the ground LOL

[@toddpacheco4748]

Job well done Joe lickaty split

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Todd

[@marythornsberry6486]

My Mom would have been proud of you......Using all that Elbow Grease!!!! She always said a little Elbow Grease never hurt anyone!!! LOL

[@ohiowoodburner]

ha ha... This machine sure does make things nice on the body. If all I complain about is my elbow then I'll take it! thanks Mary!!

[@skipman8yard]

Great vidj great bit of kit you need a Milwaukee heated jacket proper job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯☃️👍💯🏴‍☠️😎🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ohiowoodburner]

LOL... I was getting cold standing in one spot!

[@arnecarlsson9740]

14 minutes that is SISU!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I had my Finnish friend Lauri explain that to me !! LOL

[@TheFabled1]

cool

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks buddy!

[@electrifiedspam]

Man, too bad you don't have someone to keep the live deck filled and the trailer empty. You'd make a years worth of firewood in no time at all.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I agree. But this is also ideal for a sole proprietor. It would be nice to have some help at times tho

[@mohlerproductions]

Good video, shoutout?

[@taktlosnixda2478]

Der Motor hat zu wenig Leistung ......

[@richardholtz544]

sounds like your under powered , need 19 or 15 more HP.