THIS is the Real Deal! | The Japa 365 Pro Firewood Processor and 471 Live Deck

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[@ohiowoodburner]

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[@sureflamefirewood4174]

Great to see ya on the Japa again!!!..

[@ohiowoodburner]

More to come!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

That’s awesome Joe! You have the ultimate setup there buddy. It’s great to see your operation growing, take care!

[@johannesherrmann5971]

The opening was hilarious 😅 Greetings from Germany ✌

[@ohiowoodburner]

LOL.. I'm glad you liked it Johannes!

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Very cool Joe! The live deck in conjunction with the tractor sure is a time and back saver!

[@ohiowoodburner]

It sure is! They both make things much easier

[@elainereid5833]

Great video “Pop-Up Joe”! 🤣. Your videos are entertaining, educational, inspiring, and enjoyable. Elaine from Canada here, thanks for sharing your processing video, and it’s delightful to hear the enthusiasm you have for your work. Great job, stay safe, and have a great day too. 👍🏼

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice comment Elaine! Joe

[@firewoodprovidersnorthwest]

You have grown on me buddy, I have gotten to very much enjoy watching your videos, always surprising me with different openings.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice comment. We have a lot of fun making these!

[@tjinnes]

Good on you Joe. Really interesting to see the machine at work and to hear your thoughts. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It's great to hear from you again Tom. You have a friend in Ohio USA!

[@deanbarr5740]

Wow, that was awesome Joe. I was hoping to catch your operation and man, I am impressed. You have a great setup.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Dean!

[@MetsaMachines]

Great video again Joe, loved the intro!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Bam!

[@dalehammonds9494]

Looks like you are having so much fun with that live deck on your machine

[@ohiowoodburner]

It is a blast to work with Dale!

[@richardsobeck]

Well done. Outstanding camera work. Next best thing to being there

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Rich!

[@haroldanderson2781]

Great looking process Joe!! Always looking forward to seeing your videos.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Harold!

[@thomasking2021]

Another quality video Joe. Live looks to be another sound investment you have made in your quest to lessen the price of peace. Happy to see your success and your happiness. Have a great day. 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks so much Tom!

[@ThomasDercole2230]

you are very thorough and professional, great job and i really enjoy watching your videos.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Tom!

[@catsgillhillbilly]

That Japa with live deck is the bomb! Nice set up you have there.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It sure is! Thanks CH!

[@jorilammi3121]

Have to say, I knew you would love it. Great video again!

[@ohiowoodburner]

LOL You certainly were correct Jori! Loving it.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice intro today Joe even I was smiling.. Funny how both of us posted firewood production videos on the same day..

[@ohiowoodburner]

EVERY Wednesday and Sunday!!!!

[@dandwisnie3494]

Cool tarp idea Joe! Thanks for the videos

[@ohiowoodburner]

You bet Dan. Thanks

[@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940]

Got a update from Bob over at Metsa on my delivery. Hopefully by the middle of June I'll have my setup.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It will be well worth the wait. You are going to love it.

[@abbimilagon5499]

How much for the set up. Thanks

[@timgavin1642]

Outstanding equipment !!!

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Just blasting through the wood with the Japa!

[@ohiowoodburner]

You bet I am. Did it again this morn. Hammer down!

[@danmiller5297]

Another great video Joe, thank you.

[@ohiowoodburner]

You got it Dan!

[@samthorson5302]

Great video Joe love the new setup!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Sam!

[@jacquelineblackmore208]

Hi Joe, I’d LOVE an Easton Made Hat! Oh please! 😀My hubby and I love watching you! ❤️

[@davidblackmore1227]

Got it going on Joe! Live deck is awesome.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Awesome thank you David!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Good morning from Piqua Ohio. Keep up the good work!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Home of the AM Leonard wheelbarrow! Best one in the world.

[@michaelengler5165]

Lol I love your enthusiasm I can always count on smiling after watching your tube...I know your doing all the work but you seriously enjoy it and that's a subliminal positive for all of us...if " camera girl" wasn't filming today who was it ??? " Camera girl" maybe in jeopardy of losing her status... Again great video great reviews I'm so pumped thanks Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have two daughters. They both chip in but my oldest daughter takes the lead with editing etc.

[@dmhipkins]

Very nice set up. Now, you could use shade and a rain resistant pavilion.

[@ohiowoodburner]

That is on my list when I get moved to my back 40. I use a canopy where I am now.

[@warrenosborne6044]

Here in central NC, we have a fairly large chunk of hardwoods, 30 acres, and I only cut dead trees. I frequently have to deal with 25 to 48 inch mostly red oaks. I enjoyed the video. Thank you, oz

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Ozzy!

[@johncollins500]

Greetings Joe from S. E. Ohio. Great setup. Enjoy your vids. Have a wonderful rest of the day!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks John. I bought a car your way once in Woodsfield. Nice area.

[@johncollins500]

@@ohiowoodburner I'm about another 2 hrs south of that. Near Athens. McArthur as a matter of fact. Home of the first Paul Bunyan show(1957)

[@davehertle]

Joe - How often do you sharpen the chain on the Japa 365? Do you have an automated process or do you do it by hand. Maybe an entire video reviewing your maintainence process. I like how you always check your oil level on the Honda before starting. Always look forward to your new content.

[@ohiowoodburner]

The chain lasts about 6 cords. I take my chains to a man across the lake for sharpening. I have my own grinder but I just don't like doing it. LOL

[@ajpsawmill4314]

What a great set up, one of these days 😀

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks AJP. You can make it happen!

[@keithmueller2857]

Good morning from Wisconsin! Joe, just had a useless thought that I think it would be cool to see a side by side completion between you and Chris "in the woodyard" on a bush cord of wood. See who is faster cutting splitting and stacking!

[@ohiowoodburner]

No way Keith! That guy is a machine! Joe

[@jamesaston1345]

What a great piece of kit 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Jim!

[@bhermon265]

As always great video 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks BH!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great video. Need to look into this. Have a Safe Day

[@ohiowoodburner]

You can find them at www.metsamachines.com

[@brianrizzi6321]

I really liked the video. This is the heart and soul of your operation and it’s very entertaining. If you could break down how much you get per face cord and a rough estimate of how many sticks of firewood in a face cord you could look at those pieces dropping into your trailer as 50 cents to a dollar a plop!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I like the way you think. Chaching instead of BANG. LOL

[@daveboyt6810]

'Mornin', Joe. Looks like you're getting another break in the weather. Only takes a good day or two to remind you why you put up with working out in the rain/snow/sub-zero weather! Live deck is great for your operation. Looks like your wood comes mostly from forest thinning, with straight logs. Branches would be more challenging. Does Japa offer a trash separating grill for the end of the conveyor? If not, see if Andrew will send you one. It'll keep a lot of trash out of the truck.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I was testing a set of grizzly bars for Japa but they had me send them back. Scraps don't really bother me bc we stack and hand load. All the chaff gets left behind. Joe

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Joe! Japa getting it done! 🚜🪵👍🏼🇱🇷

[@ohiowoodburner]

Sure is Larry! make sure you honk on your way to Wisconsin!

[@tonybunch543]

Sweet operation Joe 👌

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks 👍 Tony!

[@randlerichardson5826]

That’s just plain great there

[@brianfletcher7942]

Mornin’, Joe. Great video once again. That setup somehow almost makes ya feel like you’re cheatin’, doesn’t it??? 😂😂😂. I know you’re grateful! Knowledge is power.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It sure does. It is a LOT of fun to run.

[@tonieveritt7045]

Morning Joe u have a great set up you deserve it u have grated for it I mean u have worked hard for what u have I no I keep on about out in the trees cannot wait for u to start over there cutting down the trees then it will be 100 per cent profit then keep up the good work Joe keep safe u till next time.

[@ohiowoodburner]

At least for me my interest and the way I want to make money is making firewood. I don't have any interest in tree service, etc. That is just a different industry to me like coffee shops, laundromat etc.

[@thomasw8400]

This is a serious wood splitter. Looks like it is very efficient.

[@ohiowoodburner]

The Japa is the real deal for sure Tom. Joe

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. A most interesting video of you doing proper work! My chief learning from it is the value, or necessity, of using clean, straight and consistently sized logs to optimise the production capabilities of the overall outfit. Do you have a preference for feeding the logs a certain way? I know my outfit is totally different but I always feed the wider end into my Hakki Pilke Eagle for various reasons. Great to hear that your Head of Video Production is returning to keep you on your toes and enhance your filming even further!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I am at the mercy of the log hauler to bring me straight logs. Sometimes I get some crooked ones. btw I cannot understand your message you left with your email domain. renewable ??? timber?

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Joe - Confused Rodders here. Not sure what my email domain is! I checked my 2 emails to you of Nov 19 & Dec 29 and cannot see me using the word renewable. I am convinced the system can alter wording during transmission so it appears to be one of life's little mysteries. If considered important, drop me an email. Kind Regards.

[@markdiulio2245]

Nice machine great help

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Mark!

[@jeremiahhaas567]

Great machine!👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Mr Haas!

[@rogerbelanger295]

Ha...love your intro!

[@ohiowoodburner]

LOL Thanks Roger!

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Great video and a good rate of production. You may want to consider oiling the live deck chain.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have been coating it with used #46. You can see the sheen of oil that has run onto the frame. Seems to work but there are some links I have missed.

[@gagerawluk2949]

The live deck looks very well built, the 6 way wedge steel looks a lot thinner compared to dynas, looks to split a lot cleaner great looking firewood!

[@ohiowoodburner]

They are knife edge sharp too. They seem to work pretty good.

[@dereksstuff8395]

Smashed your thumb up. Love it. I have a Hakki Pilke 1x37..... might need to upgrade

[@ohiowoodburner]

The Hakki Pilkes are awesome machines!

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@ohiowoodburner They sure are. It's the 1x37 easy, so it's fully hydraulic. Love it. Keep up the good work...

[@johnwallisky3609]

That live deck is the way to go! My processer is designed to pull logs up from ground level so I park my loader trailer next to it and load logs off of that to the indeed chute. Great video Joe?

[@johnwallisky3609]

Indeed!

[@johnwallisky3609]

Try again, infeed.

[@johnwallisky3609]

I hate when the phone thinks for me!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks John!

[@edmc755]

WOW WOW YOU HAVE GOT IT MAN < WHAT A VERY NICE SET UP YOU GOT< MAYBE A NICE SHELTER TO KEEP THE RAIN AWAY 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ohiowoodburner]

Better to keep me out of the sun. I need a roof eventually

[@loniallorenz2009]

Japa should hire your daughter to make their videos for world wide marketing. They are flawless 💖👏👏😎❗️

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@backriverfirewood4335]

Nice headphones I have the same set there not very loud . loooool have a wonderful day sir

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks, you too Joe!

[@mehtakonemies]

made in Finland. nice machine!

[@ohiowoodburner]

The Japa is a GREAT machine Arvo!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Joe!!😀😀 The live deck is the only way to go. I don't think I would consider having a firewood processor without having a deck of some sort to feed it. The lift seemed to be so slow. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@ohiowoodburner]

The lift was slower but it was a necessary part of my evolution. I would have never been able to get a machine with a live deck from the get go. Too pricey!

[@ishure8849]

G'day Joe, I always enjoy your vids. How about a OWB ball cap have a great day 👍.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have looked into them Ish. I have a vendor getting me some prices. Joe

[@dougdodson7498]

Nice setup

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Doug!

[@340dave]

Japa Yeah! Love the cherry..

[@ohiowoodburner]

One of the best smells in the world Dave

[@TheDjc2121]

Major player for high production

[@scotthodgen5647]

Your large chain would benefit greatly from a spray-applied Solid Film Lubricant (SFL). WD-40 has an SFL spray (their are many other brands as well).

[@slytrader]

Joe, I'm really impressed with your operation. I also watch Chris in Wisconsin and your operation is so much more smooth and comfortable than his. Now that being said yours is a lot more expensive than his. Now how to evaluate the differences is getting out of the realm of just cutting firewood and producing firewood. What is the final analysis of profitability between you and Chris? I know there are a lot of factors that come into play here. If it were me making firewood I would much rather have your setup even if the profit margin were less!

[@ohiowoodburner]

One of the realities for me Ed is...believe it or not...is profitability related to my machines was NOT my biggest factor in buying them. I had committed to myself that I wanted to live this lifestyle and stay in the firewood game as long as I can therefore I couldnt continue to make firewood the way Chris does. Just couldn't do it. Machines allow me to stay at it. I think the volume increase over time would bring a higer $$ but...

[@slytrader]

@@ohiowoodburner Yes Joe I agree. If I loved firewood as much as you I would go the route you have chosen, best chance for longevity.

[@bradsnyder8802]

You are such a ham. It's good to like your work!

[@ohiowoodburner]

😊 thank you Brad!

[@bobfurlong5195]

Awesome setup! I might suggest spraying the links on the live deck with some lubricant, they're getting rusty.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have been hitting them with used #46. It doesn't seem to matter. LOL

[@deanmagnuson2993]

Good morning from Grand Forks

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good morning Dean!

[@cyndikarp3368]

You still have to stack the wood by species & to customer stacked. Some of the other firewood sawyers are using the outside cages of totes without the plastic liners to deliver to customers. You could use plastic insert if food grade, to protect customers wood from weather. Some have used the truck bed circulation mats to move wood & totes forward to load & backward to unload. Splitter would it be even faster if, it sawed the log while waiting for splitter return. Would need a manual adjustment switch to set proper timing. I like the live deck. You're going to need employees, as you grow. This set up is productive.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Cyndi. Employees will prob happen someday. I have a corp of HS kids that help me stack but I don't have them running the machines.

[@cyndikarp3368]

@@ohiowoodburner Pick a couple to train. Good for you & them to learn.

[@aldiminico6513]

Morning Joe. Nice to see you producing firewood again. Do you lube the large drive chain on the Japa or does it really matter? Enjoy the weather😎

[@ohiowoodburner]

I lubed it once already. I don't think it needs much grease bc the wheel doesn't spin that much when you think about it...nothing like a wheel on a car etc. Joe

[@Z-Bart]

Looking very dialed in Joe!

[@ohiowoodburner]

It helps with good wood Ray. If you get a crooked log or with a lot of knots you can get slowed down but overall it is a blast to run. Makes firewood fast

[@botabob]

Enjoy the video - it gets me ready for a day of work

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Bob. I hope you are doing well. Joe

[@dennisconlon5810]

Joe have you tried the Fluid Film on the under carriage of you dump trailer yet? I noticed that the chain links on your processor could uses some too. Give it a try, tell me what you think.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I saw ads for it last winter. I will have to check it out. Thanks Denny

[@billc3405]

Logs decks are great. I have a 60 footer that holds most of the tri axle loads

[@ohiowoodburner]

That must be a heck of a table. Is this for firewood or for a sawmill?

[@billc3405]

@@ohiowoodburner hardwood sawmill.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Awesome Joe! Not sure what Yapa says but just wondering if you need to oil the chains on the live deck?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have been putting used #46 on them. I was told not to worry about them rusting though..

[@iceroad416]

have you ever given thought to adding an umbrella or some sort of shade device like that asphalt paving guys when they operate in the hot sun?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I have a canopy I put over the machine. I don't use it when filming bc it blocks the view of the machine and live deck

[@bitt2005]

Hi Joe, don't know what kind of chain you use on the Japa? But try the blue-toothed Stihl RMH, cuts like crazy. And stays sharp for a long time!

[@ohiowoodburner]

These are just standard Oregon chain. I have about 10 of them LOL

[@jandblawncare8570]

What a set up! How many cords can you produce in an hour. My Super Splitter just shipped today!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Under ideal conditions and with me husting I could make 1 cord in an hour. Honestly I only occasionally try to hit that or work that fast. Joe

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Good questions. How much wood can the chain on your Japa cut before it needs sharpening? How difficult is it to swap out the saw chain? How much do replacement saw chains cost?

[@ohiowoodburner]

The chains are standard Oregon...about $15-20 each. They last about 6 cords and the B&C are pretty easy to change, no different than a saw. I will film it one day.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@ohiowoodburner, thanks. Am surprised they chains last that long. In a regular chainsaw I get nowhere near that level of longevity on a sharpening. Must be a combination of the power of the hydraulic saw and the clean wood that it lasts that long.

[@stever2633]

That japa is a great machine! Depends on a number of factors I’m sure but about how long does it take to push through a cord of the log diameter you’ve got in the deck in this vid?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I could prob do 1 cord in 60-70 min. I would load up the deck and park my trailer broadside.

[@ROGERWALDMAN]

where did you get the logs and how much do you pay for the logs. we have a firewood business but its hard to get long straight logs unless you buy them . we also have a tree removal service and its hard to get logs the right size and straight .

[@ohiowoodburner]

I buy the logs from a local logger. He tries to bring me the logs ideal for my machine. Joe

[@traviscover590]

Yes this was really cool video i like your new video the moming you did a really good jop this is nice firewood you did this was cool video it is hot here and pA buddy 🔥

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks TC... It is HOT for sure!

[@traviscover590]

Good night too you guys buddy 🔥

[@alanmagee1207]

LIVE DECK IS THE WAY TO GO.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Yes it is Alan. Love it!

[@nathanhudelson4935]

That’s a great set up, what’s max of size it will handle

[@ohiowoodburner]

Not very big max 14" diameter. But the log hauler plays a big role in getting me the optimum logs

[@kendallhaltiwanger1083]

How difficult was it to get the live deck leveled and assigned with the processor? Also, did you do all the assembly and setup?

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hi Kendall. The team from Metsa Machines came down from Wisconsin and assembled it. The feet are adjustable and it aligned pretty easy IMO.

[@billhatcher2984]

Was going to say something about why you didn't run it continuous

[@mitchc3771]

How long will you let those splits sit in your wood yard? Didn’t know if you consider those poles sitting in your pile as “seasoning”.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Splits sit depending on species about 4-6 months also depending on weather, heat etc. We don't consider anything firewood until it is split and stacked.

[@jameswilson7962]

Have you though about a poll barn to work under during rainy weather

[@ohiowoodburner]

Honestly Jim I don't work in rainy weather. I will get my paperwork done then or give myself the day off. I just don't like working in the rain. If I get a roof it would be to keep me out of the sun

[@Spudd74]

Whatever happened to the 3 point hitch processor they brought with the live deck?

[@ohiowoodburner]

It is surrounded by mud. When things dry up we will give it a try!

[@sammosher1812]

What's the purpose of the separator spikes when it already has those 3 sided spike on the front roller that really only grabs one log at a time anyway?

[@ohiowoodburner]

They will grab two logs if you let them get bunched up. It has happened to me before.

[@duncanraeside3290]

Joe, how often do you have to sharpen that chain saw? If I was 30 years younger I would buy one of those processor

[@ohiowoodburner]

The chain lasts about 6 cords. It is standard Oregon chain

[@michaelvaillancourt9503]

The splitter on the japa looks like it has a fast cycle time

[@ohiowoodburner]

It is very fast. Very productive too.

[@benelkins2510]

👍

[@chrisfoltz7028]

How often do you sharpen the chain on the japa.

[@ohiowoodburner]

They last about 6 cords. They are standard Oregon chain

[@kentnauman9863]

Where did you get the logsand how long did it lay to dry out

[@ohiowoodburner]

I buy the logs from a local log hauler. I'm not sure when these were harvested but I go for 20% moisture content AFTER they are made into firewood. Thanks Kent.

[@tennesseelafollette4011]

How often do you have to sharpen your chain

[@ohiowoodburner]

They last about 6 cords.

[@Adirondack_DFL]

Thanks for the video. My only comment is I feel like your conveyor/elevator is too high and the wood is falling harder into the trailer bed. Maybe it is optimal for getting the trailer loaded, but it looks too high on the video.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It seems fine when you are standing by it. I used to have a 7' conveyor but upgraded to the 14' bc I will need it when I get moved to the back 40

[@brucemalcolm5479]

So how do you know when you have cut a full cord of wood?

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think it is based on intuition. I know how full the trailer gets and after multiple loads of stacking you just get a sense.

[@domenicmanfredi4877]

What diameter can it handle? Can it do quartered wood?

[@ohiowoodburner]

HI Dom. The 365 can take up to a 14" log. It has a 2, 4, 6, and 8 way knife. Joe

[@tomharrington1393]

👍👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Tom

[@tombryan720]

It's a one way carnival ride for logs

[@ohiowoodburner]

I like that... LOL. Good insight Tom!