WoodMaxx DC1260 Chipping Wood

[@brianbetz7030]

First of all, thanks so much for your videos! We live in an island off the west coast of Canada and live on a 5 acre property which has a lot of alder and fir on it. I bought a WoodMaxx 1260E about 3 years ago and had it shipped out to us. Initially I had some issues with it. The machine required some partial assembly which I can understand, - it would have cost us an arm and a leg if they couldn't get it into a 3 foot square box. The shipping container was flimsy and there was a nut missing and some paint rubbed off. The battery was useless, and I still haven't replaced it as it is relatively easy to pull start if the weather is warm. The next issue was that the wiring had not been totally connected and I had to contact the company to get the info to attach it. The sales guy responded quickly and so we went on. The biggest issue was that the tension on the belts was way too high and I went through a few pulleys to start. There is a decal on the machine that says "10 pound max tension on the belts" or words to that effect. I don't know have the equipment to measure the tension when the tensioner is engaged and it was a bit trying to say the least considering that it wasn't assembled that way in the first place. At this point my wife is getting a little edgy. There is a happy ending to this story. Once it was up and running, it was a beast! When I learned how to use the machine so she wouldn't jam, I could feed 5" alder or 3" fir or cedar without any issues. The chute throat is relatively narrow so you have to get your technique down, especially with wood that has a lot of side branches. I spent about 4 hours chipping the last few days - no leaves, branches and trunks only and mostly alder - and have a teardrop shaped pile of woodchips that is 20 feet long, 10 feet wide and up to 3 feet high. I have worked in 4 different factories in my life and know if you have someone who is green or just doesn't care doing the assembly, stuff can happen. My biggest problem now is with our small acreage how to utilize the machine to the maxx.

[@bigwheelsturning]

Iv'e gone through 5 more piles that size, and filled up the cart 7 times with chips, so it has had a good work out. I opened up the in feed shoot to look at the knifes and there are a few small nicks in the edges of the blades, but the wood has all been dried and hardened up over the past year. I have three more piles to do, and will keep using the same edges, but will flip them over when I finish so I have "new edges" if we get another wind/snow storm this year. It is taking a little longer and slower to chip now, but it still works and makes chips. Now I just have to figure out what to do with this massive pile I've got. It does make me feel better than having to have burnt all that wood. AND it has hardly used any gas, so that's a plus.

[@HexaFox]

Hey great video, I have been waiting for someone to release a video of this wood chipper. I have been thinking about buying one but not a lot of consumer videos out there. Also they gave you the wrong manual, this machine is rated for 4" and have heard it will fit 5" if you are feeling ballsy. There is a smaller model (DC 650) that is rated for 2.5".

[@clacker54]

Well I had convinced my self you had move on the the great hear after. Great to see you back and you are ok.

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

I bought the smaller model, C30, because I like the large feeder hopper. I have to get rid of the saplings, every year, and I’ve never heard of this brand, but like the features, so I bought one.

[@Skip260]

Great video, thanks.

[@donpagel6392]

Just ordered mine 1 hr ago thanks for the vid.

[@sunshineclothesline8779]

Hey, thanks for your straight forward explanations and you sound like some how knows what he is doing. I will help me in my decision. I pride myself in understanding all you say. Keith

[@Horse237]

What sold me was the size of the shredded material. It is very fine and would be excellent for someone making compost. Wood and leaves make excellent fungal compost for berries, pastures and orchards. Can we shred leaves as well with this? Or would we need something else. Shredding is fundamental to composting. Hint: To speed up the composting, you add a little Brewer's yeast to the chips and leaves.

[@tahiti12345]

You're back!

[@garyp1930]

Great man

[@slim1207]

I enjoyed your video. I noticed that you use the shipping box for your chip trailer, like I do. Do you suppose they made the box that exact size just so we could use it to haul the chips in our trailers? I have two trailers that it fits perfectly in, and of course, I take it out and set it aside when I use the trailer for other activities. Gonna have to get my knives sharpened soon, so I learned a lot from your other video on that subject. I was out chipping today, (4-11-20), but I haven't looked at the footage yet, so I may or may not post it. Posted one a few days ago.

[@gerryplante2651]

It looks like the Jansen GT 2000. Could it be the same? Thanks for the video. I am trying to decide on a similar size chipper. Are you satisfied with the self feeding? I looked at a rather new but used DR Pro 575 and was disappointed about it not self feeding very well and didn’t buy it.

[@twosencefromcleveland6084]

Self feeding means you feed it yourself. Note the guy using a stick to feed it himself. SMH

[@gerryplante2651]

@@twosencefromcleveland6084 I ended up buying the Woodmax 1260 about a year and a half ago and have used it many times. I have been happy with it.

[@robertzalaker4775]

it sounded like you didnt have it full throttle