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That processor is unbelievable. Everything about it is exceptional. It's speed, the physical size, the well thought out design, intuitive to use. Huge props to japa!!
Well summarized post Nick. It is a great machine for sure!
price
I think its a case of horses for courses. That eightway wedge was pretty awesome. If you were needing to knock out eight to ten cord a day,way to go. If one to four cord well maybe
The perfect split.excellent mschine that405.
@@jakebredthauer5100.... best guess about $63k USD... which in the world of production splitters ain't bad.
You truly mastered this machine. Every piece of firewood came out perfect.
What a great machine Japa made. Love it Rich!
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It would be interesting to see how it does on large-diameter logs. I expect it to do very well. One problem a lot of processors have with large diameter logs is resplitting. Japa's 405 has solved that problem up to 405 mm. I would consider buying a 405 from metsa, great machine and the price is attractive.
That 8 way makes 14” rounds into firewood blazing fast. Nice.
it sure does. It is amazing how fast it is
Hello Joe, Great view of the Japa’s speed and advantages, Take Care and Stay Safe my friend 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks Guys!
It is nice to see how easily you can change out blades during a production run.
They are easy. For me they are at about the top end of my strength but there is a crane to help move them if I want to go that route
Joe, you are a smooth operator! It is hard to believe watching this, that it is not sped up. I know it is real-time, but man you are just flying through the wood. PS, I can smell that oak from here! LOL
Lol! Joe, I always get a chuckle when you are splitting oak. Regardless of the smell that you dislike, that is some nice looking firewood.
LOL I thought the wood looked awesome!
Wow, that is fantastic. Those knives switch out easily. Another fun video Joe.
I like the 8 way but my favorite is the perfect split. This is one of my favorite channels. I love your corny skits, my most memorable one is when you won employee of the month. Keep the videos coming.
LOL thanks for the support Mike! BTW it wasn't a skit. I actually gave myself EOTM!!! I have a long streak of wins!
Zip-Zam-Zowie-Swish! THAT'S how to make firewood! Great job, Joe.
Thanks Dave
Ha ha ha, you got me laughing right at the start, hanging that “little tree” freshener. Elaine from Canada here, wow, you were really processing fast! Even with switching out knives several times, you got your trailer filled up, nice job. Process, stack, sell, deliver…process, stack, sell, deliver… and life is good. Have a great week Joe.
This machine is just awesome Elaine. What a beast!!!
the Japa does hum along with the 6 and8 ways. you know you really dont like the smell of oak when you put up the black ice christmas tree haha
They are part of my PPE Kev!!!
Joe looks like you got it figured out! Thanks for cool videos
Hey Joe production was over the hill but what was really impressive is the strength of the OWB replacing the wedges by hand instead of the little job crane. WOW! Y'all have a great 👍 day
I had my Wheaties that morning Mike...and a Dr Pepper for lunch!
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Do your warm-up exercises.
Moving that wedge may be the most dangerous thing in your life.
Science shows that the most dangerous thing truck drivers do is to get in and out of the cab. Whatever is making them over-weight would probably be another thing.
The folks at Japa seem to never stop thinking about how to improve a processor. Great video.
what a great group of people. Fully committed to their craft and the results show!
Fascinating. Incredible amount of wood in such a short time.
Outstanding you turned your 405 into a 395 your choices on wedges is remarkable great job as always
That 8 way with the good size round is the productivity king of wood business.
Ideal size wood is always key for one of these machines' output
The Japa 405 with 6 and 8 way wedges produce good fire and nice size splits depending on the diameter of the log, It’s Easier to change wedges quickly on the 405 then the Easton made processors, such as 22mb 48c 60c the wedges are a lot heavier,
These are just about at the upper end of weight I care to wrangle. It's funny how spoiled you get running one of these and you don't feel like changing them out in between logs. Thanks Ebele
Man and machine appear to be working in harmony !
Thanks gus!
Wow...that is a wood processing beast.
It sure is Milt! Thanks buddy
Good to see so much factory paint worn off the Japanese Joe, thanks for the show.
Ha ha. Battle scars. also, just in case you didn't know Japa is from Finland.
Is it manufacturing or camera, but the 6 & 8 both look like the top left knife is bowed
They both are Brandon. Not sure when or how. I will keep an eye on them
Very impressive processor!
Quite the machine Joe. You’re going to have to get w/ Bob from Metsa and the engineers from Japa to come up with an air fresher package option for these processors. Ha ha. Thanks for showing all the wedges. Have a great day 👍🏻!
Smells like money I think 😊
Really does produce perfect logs, and looks like very little waste? This machine will really boost production in the new yard. Nice job👍🇺🇸
It is a great machine for sure Vinny!
That was a beautiful thing to watch. Very satisfying. I'm gonna have pleasant dreams tonite.. 😌 Compared to the EastonMade, their blades take 2 men and a small boy to swap them out!
Awesome splitter! I could easily put up with the oak smell with that splitter speed🙊
Great machine Joe ! Can’t beat fast, clean, and excellent sized firewood 🤜🏼🔥🪵🤛🏼 👍👏🇺🇸 Rick
Buried in with snow here in WI the past week. Hard to get any firewood made when every other day there's more snow. I normally do 2 cords a day all split and stacked working alone when I can actually see the logs I'm cutting. Probably 4+ wks of snow left here at this rate
Your snow is my mud Garrett. What a mess outside!
Being able to change your wedges that fast is good as not all customers want big wedges and you can fill the needs of your customers with the right size wedges of wood I do like the consistent size of wood That comes out of the perfect split I wish my Dyna 16 had a Perfect split wedge I could add to that machine it would make life a lot easier
It helps the knives are the size that I can pick them up. There is a crane however to help me when I get older LOL
Nice video. Camera Gal did a good job too!
I will let her know KB! Thanks
Great machine Joe, impressive unit to watch and your videos are informative. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Scott
You are getting to be quite the smooth operator Joe.
LOL I'm getting pretty good Ray!
Joe with those traditional knives and the speed and power of that machine your either gonna need bigger trailor or gonna have to empty it more. They make sticks fast. Great video hope the yard is coming along nicely!🏴👍
Seems I have been stacking wood a lot lately Mike! LOL
@@ohiowoodburner you sure have. Take it you don't plan to leave the traditional knives in??
Wether you use the perfect split or traditional, that Japa is going to eat those poles at the new wood yard. That machine is impressive Joe.
I would say if you are making firewood to heat a home its better but if you are doing your value added wood the other is more consistent with wood size. Also you just split enough wood to heat my house for a month in 20 or so minutes! Keep up the good work!
That was AMAZING! I timed it with a stop watch, and you were making 8 pieces of firewood in 5 to 6 seconds!
The Japa is amazing!! It can spkit a lot of logs in a short time. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
It sure is Dave! Thanks
Thoroughly enjoyed this, 6 and 8-way are awesome!
Indeed they are!
Hey Joe ! Catfish here ! WOW ! That machine is beyond impressive ! Why use the perfect split ? I enjoyed watching the splitting, very relaxing ! Enjoyed the live stream … Thank you Joe ! My #1 !
I like the speed...not going to deny that...but that isn't the big thing for me. I'm not much in a hurry and the PS is just a nice, convenient process that I don't have to think, adjust, swap out etc. I like it.
@@ohiowoodburner
I didn't view the whole video but I just assumed the perfect split is for the bigger diameter and knives are for the smaller diameter.
Good morning Joe.
Hello there RB!
I have to tell ya. I absolutely love this processor! I plan on buying one soon. There's only 1 available in the northeast but I'm not quite ready yet. I would love to see this thing in action when you finally get it to the new wood yard. You'll get a free day of labor and I get to see that processor up close and personal. Great video Joe!
You should come to the open house Nate. Last weekend in April. Stay tuned for updates buddy
@@ohiowoodburner I'll be there. Will you have room for my box truck?
Some of those are big logs for a mid-size processor. Wad bucking some big oak yesterday that would've made the Japa 405 run for the hills! But like you've said, "don't give up your chainsaw". I plan on keeping my saws and splitter if upgrade to a processor. I think a dump trailer, tractor, and processor in that order is best for me. Your air freshener tree made me fall off the couch laughing. Can't do much outside as it is snowing again today.
Our weather has been garbage lately but still minimal snow. Mud, cold, wet.
It is too dangerous to put those air fresheners inside because they are pure poison.
Hey Joe you are one 🔥 love this video. How you show the different traditional wedges with the different size logs. Super fast and productive. That air freshener when it comes to Red Oak gotta love brother. Outstanding cheers 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
PerfectSplit = SaveYourBack. Changing knives can be a strain…plus, you will have some extra work with re-splits. 👍
I agree. Still the variety is pretty fun for me
Good morning! Thin, sharp knife edge will split and slice through easier than heavy, only sharpened on one side, thick knives. Slicing action instead of tearing equals less debris. A wonderful machine and you're a slick operator. You have interesting videos, I enjoy watching them. Keep up the good work and most of all...have a great day!
That is making some firewood. From the operator's station I noticed the upper left wedge on the 8 way is torqued a little, I'm dealing with the same issues on the processor I'm building. Amazing Machine & you provide intuitive video's
both the 6 and 8 are bent in that area. Not sure what happened.
@@ohiowoodburner I'll try to send you some pictures when I can put a montage together; I was basically trying to build a strong enough splitter to take a 28" round up to 2' long & split it once with no piece being larger than 6"x9"; I've about concluded that there needs to be so much room for the split wood to expand into that it's almost impossible but I'm still working on it lol. I'm seriously considering interchangeable wedges to include box wedge & something similar to the Eastonmade Axis. You have a great setup for a one man operation.
That one round at 2:30 was flipping you the bird for calling it smelly, lol. "I LAUGH AT YOUR PUNY AIR FRESHENER BWAHAHA"
LOL I thought the same thing. Me and oak don't get along!
You the man Joe 🤘
The traditional knives are nice for speed, but the Box wedge (perfect split) gives you consistency in the finished firewood that I think would save time when stacking. You could do a video where you test the time from log to stacked cord and see which is truly the fastest from beginning to end
I think i will do that once I get this machine moved to the new place. I think the results would be interesting
Yes I agree that would be a great video.. either way the Japa makes the best box wedge in my opinion.. it be kinda need to see how much waste aswell between the box and traditional knives..
Depends on what your looking for for people that burn wood. The traditional. For smoker wood the perfect split.
It is good both ways. I like the PS since I don't need to switch it out etc Certainly not as fast as the knives
Joe you do a awesome job of showing what the Japa wood processor can do and I really hope they are taking care of you because your do some great advertising and good spokesperson for their firewood processor. I was wondering have you considered the Eastonmade wood processor for your new location I believe it would out perform the Japa your using now. 🍻
I will be sticking with the Japa Mike. My volume doesn't require a second, or different, processor. The key to me is avoiding resplitting. The Japa makes a finished product and that is a central result that keeps me operating as a sole proprietor
That thing definitely flies through the wood!
It is a beast. I can't get over how productive it is
Looks like you have the up and down backwards for the blade. When the small ones were coming through toward the small end of one log, the blade went up, and then when the fat end of the next started, the blade went down.
Hello and job well done from nw ohio. Love the channel. That 405 is a beast.
Thanks Rick👍 Where are you from?
@@ohiowoodburner just west of toledo. Swanton ohio
Well you asked about what we think so this is my respond, I don’t think it gets me into to much trouble 😂. And I love the oak smell when cutting / splitting.
I love it too when I have my air freshener PPE deployed!
@@ohiowoodburner lol 🤦🏻♂️
Been heating with wood for 35 years now, that 6 way wedge is the best in my opinion. A few small pieces is good to get the fire going if it's almost out, the 8 way seems like it produces more of the smaller logs. Either way impressive machine.
Thanks for the comment Scott. From where in WV are you from? My family comes from WVA
@@ohiowoodburner Morgantown area
What’s the fun in that? Lots of firewood made in a short time. I bet your back doesn’t even hurt 😅. Enjoy your Sunday God bless.
LOL I got cold making this cord! Good problem to have LOL
Great video and great job joe
Thanks Bob
I love the smell of oak. It smells a lot better than some of the so-called air fresheners smell.
haha. Oak to me smells like when some kid would barf in the hallway at school. Ugh! thanks Tonto
Hello Joe from Northern Panhandle of WV. I think the perfect split is exactly that, some of the pieces from the 6 and 8 way were in my opinion too small but there is an application for everything. Great video as always 👍
Thanks Rob from Wellsburg!
Hi Joe, you said the Eightway was making the wood too small but it would make great residential wood. What kind/size of wood were you making? Very good vid , that machine is fantastic.
I am splitting this oak for a restaurant that likes a bigger piece. Residential I sell value added firewood that is smaller split. I have learned that smaller splits are worth more money. Thanks Jack
"size of wood".
That is key in my opinion.
I wish RUclips would invent smellovision - then I could sit at my computer smelling that sweet oak being split! Love it!
Barf!! LOL. Thanks Jim!
Well Joe I think it’s safe to say there all faster than a maul 😜👍👍
slightly! Thanks Dirk
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. The 405 must be one of the most versatile processors available anywhere in the world for the vast majority of logs. The ease of swapping blades is another great advantage. Each blade option is a compromise so I imagine the skill is selecting the optimum blade for each batch of logs. The 8 way top right knive seems to be curved - any explanation? Finally, Heariest Congratulations on your impending 15th million view within the next week or so.
Thanks for the nice words Big Rodders! I noticed the 6 way is curved in the same spot. Not sure when or how. I will keep an eye on it!
@@ohiowoodburner
If it is damaged, do not wait for it to bend more. Get it repaired and make it stronger than it was originally.
Perhaps the 405 will gain
in popularity relative to the 365.
My understanding is the 365 has won the prize to date. I would probably get the 405 due to its quality, versatility and price. The 435 will not accept regular knives.
Is the 405 the smallest one with perfect split? I should check on that. So many brands, sizes and features. Blockbuster is done. As the market develops a bunch of others will probably drop out. CRD is done.
The side-puncher type of splitter for the processors needs to come to N America. I don't know what is wrong with them except for the price. Eastonmade has intentions to do it. He calls it an automatic splitter.
Great video Joe. I see advantages and disadvantages with both of the perfect split system and the traditional knives. Can make it a hard decision to make. I think they both have their place.
I agree Dana. If I was forced to chose I would pick the PS. Slower (but not slow!) creates more waste but must makes nice firewood. No resplitting. No thinking. Great invention
That thing is THE darndest fire wood making thing I have ever seen!
I would use whichever one works best for the particular logs you are splitting. It’s great to have the options and I am impressed with how fast you can change them out. Good to hear that you haven’t had a jam yet. This is a very efficient machine. Now if they could build a machine that could do some stacking…🤔
that's what I'm thinking too John! Why can't anyone invent that?
I have 3 of those. Made them myself. With the lady friends help. Had them 15 years now. Been getting good cost value for the last 5.
The Perfect Split definitely gives more consistent results, but have noticed there is a little more waste usually at the last stroke. Choice seems to depend on results needed more than anything else.
Man that thing is a beast!!!
That's an awesome spliter I like the perfect spliter
You can't go wrong with either Bob!
Great stuff Joe. Love to see what that machine could turn out with perfect 12-14 inch straight logs in an hour.Would be a heck of a lot with the eightway wedge I think. Thanks for the excellent videos.
Lol -- I love the smell of OAK smell. I had an employee who did not, and thought it was hilarious, bc they reacted the same way you did.
Japa is nice. Most of the logs are small & don't have many knots at all, so it's not going to be a stressed machine, most of the time.
To reduce the # of wedge switches per a single live deck load, before you reload the live deck:
--- if you have the 6 way knife installed, put the small logs first onto the live deck.
--- if you have the 8 way knife installed, put the large logs first onto the live deck.
If this was my woodyard, I would use the wedges until you are finished at the old woodyard.
Then, when you move to the new woodyard, make your final decision as to the perfect split. Postpone your decision!
I am confident you will make the right decision.
I must admit, constantly swapping out the wedges is a pain.
That was my practice with the 365 but sometimes they don't lay the way you want on the table. In this case I wanted to show the changing to give insight to what has to be done. Thanks Gary
In keeping with one of the themes of this channel, splitting wood drastically reduces the time it takes to dry it below 20% moisture. Stacking is key to the drying process and I’m curious whether the shape of the split affects the drying time.
The splits in this video are more triangular than the more square and rectangle shape of the box wedge splits. What is your opinion of how each shape stacks and leaves room between sticks and how that affects drying time? We are in “Search of Excellence!” Reno
I am not sure the answer Reno but it's certainly a testable hypothesis.
@@ohiowoodburner Might take awhile, but those in this for the long run (and making 100+ cords per year, you) may benefit. I guess a less scientific process might just be to compare a stack of each for gaps between pieces; more gaps may mean more air flow and faster drying times. The wedge-square pieces would be better for row end stacking, value added, high curb appeal restaurant cooking/display/bundle making while the triangle-shaped pieces could be your residential splits. By the way, I’m not sure you will be driving t-posts into the ground at the new woodyard so cross-end row stacking might be in your future 😉
I think this is the best splitter I have ever seen! I haven't seen any of the downfalls of this machine, they would be interesting to know. With a name like JAPA, I'm assuming it is not made in the USA? I'll have to do my research. To me, the "best" is not always the "best"! If that makes sense? Made in the USA is priority for me!
I’m definitely considering upgrading to the 405, but it’s a year or so down the road. I did order the disc cleaner.
I need to do a vid on the cleaner one time. It is a pretty cool machine
@@ohiowoodburner
My understanding is the industry is shifting from the drum cleaner to the disk cleaner. The disk cleaner is universally recognized as superior. If this is true it would be a good point to make on your channel.
I'm surprised how much the saw pulls down the engine on the cuts
I am guilty of this John. I can adjust the force the bar comes down and I never do. It seems you don't notice it running the machine but certainly do watching it on vid. There is a dial on my dash board that can control this. It's like bearing down on your saw in the cut instead of letting it do the cutting
@@ohiowoodburner
If the bar is not wearing out you are probably doing okay. I guess a bar saw takes about 20 horsepower. The chain is designed to go through the log at a particular drop speed.
If the down pressure is proper the load on the saw motor will vary according to the log diameter and species.
If you are interested in the load on the engine you can either go by your ear or look at the tachometer. I don't know if it is even possible to ever overload the engine. I suppose there are at least two hydraulic pumps.
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If the chains are stretching out it might be a clue that you are putting too much power into them.
Man it’s hard to chose which wedge to use. The 8-way makes great bundle wood but i think the 6-way makes a better all around piece. It looks like the 6way cuts more cleanly then the 8-way as well. I think you have the most controllable processor on the market. Those knives are easy to adjust!
That seems to be the issue with almost every brand of multi wedge 8 way and under, you always wind up picking a blade count compared to the general size of your logs and it's always a crap shoot. It all just depends on how picky you are about the sizes coming out the other end. You can definitely cut your time in half with push through wedges if you can find a happy medium. The Japa is an awesome processor either way. FYI the best way to get used to the smell of oak is to rub bourbon around your nose and lips.
Nice post buddy. Thanks for your input!
That was a great video on the Japa and it's quick change knives.. very fast.. it amazes me how fast you can drop that saw.. Japa is definitely a great and efficient production machine for your needs... that Japa is perfect for anyone who needs that perfect cut every time.. only thing it really needs is an auto adjusting knife..
I see those exist but they may be patented on the Palax? Not sure on that buddy
Awesome operation.
I know nothing about the business, but was wondering how often the chainsaw blade needs replaced, or sharpened?
Hello Mr Joe, im 15, i want to start my own firewood business. the main thing i’m struggling with is finding a supplier, but i plan to work for a tree service come summer so that issue may get solved! i was wondering if u do anything to season ur wood. i don’t see it covered in ur videos so do u just let it all sit out for however long? thanks, great vid as always!
Good luck with your business Alec! The best thing to do is to stack it and let it sit. I have found covering wood doesn't bring any value to me. It is fine to get rained on etc.
Joe, another great video showing us the efficiency of the Japa.
I think your analysis of pros/cons on traditional knives vs perfect split was right on: you don’t need to save those few minutes that the traditional knives buys. Plus, my back was starting to hurt watching you swap those knives out.
Btw, are you going to stack that wood over at the new yard?
Very nice looking wood😍🤩
Thanks Eric👍
I still think for your situation and the type of wood you sell the perfect split is your go to.
I think so too but these sure are fun to work with Zeke! Also, aren't you from WPA? I can't remember. If you are close I hope you can make my open house at the end of April
@@ohiowoodburner unfortunately no I'm in South Central VA. Maybe one day though.
The 405 makes beautiful firewood restaurants may prefer the uniformity of the Perfect Split. I prefer the size variety of the conventional knifes
I can totally see your point Dave. I do like variety too. There is certainly less waste with the other knives as well.
Serious firewood production now! 👌
I was shocked to see how much I made in that short of time Nick!
@@ohiowoodburner straight clean logs! 👌 and a nice machine and operator too 😉
Joe, you hit a homerun when you invested in that machine. Japa did an amazing job on the design and efficiency. Just curious how often you have to sharpen the knife blades? Great video as always!
I've never gotten to the point where they required sharpening. I haven't used these that much but the PS is still sharp
PS, perfect split
Thats got to be the fastest splitter I’ve seen so far 😊😊
I think the 8-way does a great job on logs with enough size. A fast saw and powerful ram make the 405 a true winner in my book.
It is a super machine for sure. Thanks for watching buddy
I never thought about a saw being fast or slow but I suppose there are several factors that could cause that.
@@jakebredthauer5100 Most of it is chain sharpness and raker height. You can file the depth rakers pretty aggressively on a unit like this (I’m guessing) but if you have dirty logs then the chain is not going to last. The speed of the cut-off saw is often the determining factor in the relative pace of your processor output. That’s why the biggest, fastest processors use big circular slasher saws. They will always be faster than chains but they’re more expensive.
@@localcrew
So if the chain is getting stretched out it may be the rakers were filed down two much. Correct?
I really believe it wouldn't be that difficult for Japa to come up with a mechanism that measures the log diameter and sets the wedge height to the correct height for each and every cut. Also, how did you bend the blade on the 8-way?
That technology exists on other machines. I think the Palax. I don't know when or how the knife bent but I do notice it.
@@ohiowoodburner
Yes, Palax. It is called x-aim. Palax and Japa are related.
hi there looks fast well done john
This must have been recorded on a day when Ohio's weather was not too hot, not too cold, no wind.
Excellent machine wish I had one
It is a beast Carl! Thanks buddy
@@ohiowoodburner Still having a open house at the new wood yard like to come?
Joe, 6 way vs 8 way and the size of the product your looking to get out of the machine, many varibles. But I do like that machine!
Sure like watching these videos!
Makes a lot of firewood fast. Wow