Power King 14HP wood chipper vs timber bamboo - who wins? Review included.

[@rottiejakeluke]

I really enjoyed your HONEST video. The tips about und-jamming the chipper drum was terrific to keep in a back pocket for those who use this style chipper rather than the disc style chipper/muncher. Introducing Ernie and your wife was a nice tid bit, too. Best wishes with continued success. Thanks.

[@growproteas1148]

thanks so much - chipper is still going strong....

[@gfaverill]

I enjoyed the video...just purchased a DR Pro 501 chipper/shredder. It was in stock in Waimea, HI. We don't have bamboo, but our problem is thousands of Monstera plants. No problem for our shredder.

[@growproteas1148]

great - mine is still working well after 28hrs of use

[@kimmomarlow4125]

I got a 501 too. I probably voided the warranty by putting different wheels on it but now it's easier to push around.

[@tedpirsig154]

Thanks, great review! One small comment: the owner's manual says that the lithium grease should go in the flange bearings once per season (or, 100 hours), not once before every use.

[@growproteas1148]

oh... thanks for the info!

[@Crazy4diesels]

Looks like Henon? Nice grove. I just culled out my Congesta grove so I could walk around in it. Next I have to do my Decora grove. Bamboos are magnificent plants. Funny, I use the exact same Makita saw and those same pruning blades. The saw is a beast. I've done a lot of hard work with it and it has held up well. I run the 5Ah batteries in it.

[@growproteas1148]

yes it is a grey bamboo.. so maybe Henon... thanks

[@boonsueb8736]

@@growproteas1148 I want to buy this one .who's can support me

[@TB-lu1xf]

Can you provide the exact name of the dolly product that you purchased through Amazon for the chipper? Manufacturer and model info would be appreciated.

[@berryngo1363]

Looking at chipping some bamboo too thanks for the advice on bamboo

[@HavanaWoody]

This is really helpful, as I am trying to make a chipper specifically for Bamboo . I may after seeing this choose to go with a disk instead of a drum .

[@growproteas1148]

you are building your own chipper?

[@HavanaWoody]

@@growproteas1148 Yes, I want somthing to processes the branched tops to reduce the bulk from harvesting poles.

[@BuckRogers2000]

Probably the best advice: "The wife is always right." Thanks, both of you!

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

REALLY LOVE THIS CHIPPER I NEED ONE FOR WORK 😁

[@growproteas1148]

Still working great...

[@wthomas5697]

I've been told bamboo destroys the knives. How did your chipper hold up over time?

[@growproteas1148]

the knives are holding up well - so no it is not destroying the knives - green bamboo is softer than old dead bamboo

[@wthomas5697]

Great. Thanks. The fellow who sold me the bamboo told me they don't hold up. I'm not 100% sure about anything the guy says though. I've had more luck figuring out this stuff on my own. @@growproteas1148

[@ArtworkAnon]

dope. Nice work.

[@yamaha550xz]

Good review

[@molokaigirlstudio]

Now that you probably have more than 25 hours on this machine, do you still like it and recommend it? We live in Hawaii

[@robertochoa9504]

Wondering the same question Paula , did you ever get a response ?

[@HGR693]

Great review. Would HIGHLY recommend that you NOT stand directly behind the feed shoot. If a branch kicks back, .......(as per owners manual)

[@growproteas1148]

thanks!

[@derekmclv]

Chipper still working fine? If so,, how highly do you recommend it?

[@growproteas1148]

have 30 hours on it and it starts well, and chips well - no issues - so yes i do recommend it! Has really helped get my yard looking good...

[@felixyusupov7299]

The only chipper I would buy is DR Power.

[@growproteas1148]

yes

[@moody3205]

Is the chip chute turntable if I want to send it into a trailer or something

[@growproteas1148]

It opens so you can get to the blades

[@moody3205]

Can I turn the tip of the chute that the chips come out so I can load the chips straight into a trailer

[@moody3205]

@@growproteas1148 can you physically turn the orange director piece at the tip of the chip blower at a 90 degree angle??

[@growproteas1148]

@@moody3205 yes... it can be moved up or down

[@moody3205]

But can it be side to side

[@PeterTon-hs2xp]

I wish I live in Sacramento so I can help you to haul away some of your Bamboo. I live in Southern California and each bamboo stick cost me $15

[@growproteas1148]

Is that timber bamboo or smaller varieties?

[@PeterTon-hs2xp]

@@growproteas1148 Timber bamboo

[@darwindropmazda]

Good review I just ordered my chipper this morning!

[@growproteas1148]

Still love mine!

[@andyharvey608]

Have you checked the knife to anvil gap, should be 1/8" - 1/16" .

[@growproteas1148]

Thanks...

[@Bees-content]

Which state are you in? Can I buy some bamboo from you guys?

[@growproteas1148]

sacramento ca

[@KevinLyons-gn7eu]

@@growproteas1148 What song was playing in the intro?

[@growproteas1148]

I found it on KZbin free music - "American idle - RKVC" @@KevinLyons-gn7eu

[@kennethlowe6337]

Nice chipper but why would you want bamboo.

[@Enthusiasmisgood]

I’ve got a (clumping) bamboo hedge. It’s great for privacy, looks pretty and is a great backdrop for my tropical garden.

[@growproteas1148]

bamboo is a very beautiful plant - see my other video on the bamboo - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2mam4Shjqd3n8U

[@MUSICASINFRONTERAS]

Bamboo is called nature's steel and when dried almost impossible to work with it.

[@growproteas1148]

they make fences, clothing, furniture - it's a very hard wood when dried

[@jammindeboops]

Why chip ? You can build lots of things with it…or give it to your neighbor like me

[@jammindeboops]

Do you still have bamboos?

[@diymacgyverguy8054]

I have chipped bamboo and its awful! that stuff is hard as a rock and likes to bind up the flywheel

[@growproteas1148]

Absolutely!

[@Rattlerjake1]

You also would get far less jamming if you would feed the bamboo in at the correct angle. Stop sticking it in and ramming it in the center of the chute, and let it lay on the bottom of the chute as you push it in. They make that chute at that angle for a reason.

[@TheSighphiguy]

only people that like bamboo are the folks growing it. neighbors hate it!

[@growproteas1148]

you are right!

[@johnbailey2034]

Dry wood even bamboo dry stuff does not chip well. Dry stuff just dulls your blades and Beats the hell out of your machine . But if you want to screw up your chipper keep chipping all the dry stuff . Then you will have Avery high price paper weight !

[@growproteas1148]

you must not have watch the video - I mention water the dry bamboo prior to chipping to soften it... I even show watering it!

[@anthonylentz6004]

I hate bamboo, the neighbors field has it and over the years has grown out of control. I bought a DR400 chipper/shredder and the shredder makes short work of the bamboo even dead up to 2" in diameter. The harder bamboo I just burn.

[@growproteas1148]

yes bamboo is difficult!

[@franciscoolvera7311]

Why chip bamboo? Other uses will be nice

[@growproteas1148]

If I could find someone to take it...

[@SetiSee]

these videos are so much nicer if you dont talk; just chip the material up..