Wood Chipper Blades after 5 Years of Use | Woodland Mills WC68 PTO Wood Chipper
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Well this Woodland Mills WC68 wood chipper has had quite a number of hours put on it over the last half decade. With that being said, I'm happy to report that it still fires the wood chips just like the day I bought it. However, as with any piece of equipment, maintenance is a requirement. Today is the day the for just that; maintenance. On today's episode I'm diving into the maintenance of my Woodland Mills WC68 include the inspection of my 4 hardened chipper blades. I'm hoping that these blades are going to continue to serve me well but a close-up inspection will determine that. I'll show you exactly how to remove and rotate these blades today, along with a close-up of what the blades look like after chipper thousands and thousands of feet of sawmill waste and brush. I'll also show you how this chipper operates and give you a run-down of how I've managed to keep it in good operation over the last 5 years without too much trouble. Glad you're all here for the show, here we go!
Tractor shown in this video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST (40hp engine, 32hp PTO)
Wood Chipper shown in this video: Woodland Mills WC68
Thanks for the video. Just bought this chipper and have not used it yet. Putting it to work this week. Good to know ahead of time the maintenance and longevity of the blades. Good job.
Chipper maintenance is a must, they get the crap kicked out of them. I was almost killed by one when I was a young guy fresh out of college, vine wrapped behind my knees, and pulled me inside the feed chute. Luckily my boss had come down out of the tree (it was 9 am break), and run over and slammed the feed-roll reversing-bar. Ahhhhh memories👍
That’s a scary one
Sandy, you might consider flipping the anvil the same time as the knives, just saying. Clearance should be .0200" to .0300". And my manual says to torque those bolts to 40 ft/lbs. Two pumps of grease into the pillow block bearings every 8-10 hours of run time. Pretty easy to blow the seals out of them by over greasing. Don't mean to be critical, just things I have learn from experience that might save you headaches.
All good points Doug. I"m fortunate because my arm muscles have an auto-tune feature for perfect torque specs every time haha (just joking by the way). Thanks for watching and hope all is well with you.
3 of the greatest innovations for the farmer the tractor itself, the power take off, and the three point hitch, 4 if you count the drop hitch.
You’re spot on there Jim
Hey Sandy, great vid, Thanks for all of the tips!! The only point I could add, if I may, is that I have a long strip of aluminium flat bar, about the right width for the gap between the anvil & the cutting knives (A feeler type gauge) on my W68. This is so I can check the gap between all of the knives. It just takes a bit of the guesswork out of it. Thanks again, My new chipper was purchase because of all of your great vids ;)
I like that idea Steve. Would certainly make any adjustments I need a lot easier. Thanks for sharing.
For what it's worth, I picked up a Milwaukee M18 grease gun during the rebuild of an auction bought Bobcat T190 for setting tract tension after changing them and it is absolutely amazing! It combined with a Lock N Lube tip or other locking tip is a game changer. All your sawing and forest work make me excited to get back into mine, just need to add a sawmill to my collection!
You’re selling me on one!
Once you go to a battery operated grease gun, you will wonder how you ever did it before. Ok have found that since I have it, I grease my tractor and equipment a lot more often. Just make sure to get one of the quick connections for it. Makes it super easy and fun.
Good to know. Thanks for watching
I go through more grease now with the battery powered greaser than I ever did before. Still trying to figure if I never applied enough grease or shooting too much now. I suspect it's the former, greasing is so easy now with the battery power grease gun.
Nice explanation of how a chipper is set up. You always do a great job explaining things so guys that never been around a mill can understand. Machinery holds a lot more value the way you take care of yours.
I millwrighted from 1987 until 2012 when my spine had enough. While I never saw it all, I saw a lot.
My millwright days were rampant with the voice over a radio saying "Something just went through the chipper" followed by "The metal detector wasn't working"... We ran a 48" drop feed and a 60" front feed from the sawmill waste/slash conveyor. Anvil to knife clearance was the key. Our worst wrecks involved a hammer head, though big roller chain can be a "problem". I did see the aftermath of a brand new 25 Stihl go through after it was left on a waste belt.
Wow something going through the chipper sure would make a bunch of work. Bet you saw an awful lot as a millwright
Hi Sandy
I got the same chipper, same vintage. Absolutely love it. Two tips keep a cheap wrench for the clam shell in the document holder. And check the screws on the directional control valve. Mine backed out and caused some grief.
And thanks for all the great videos
Thanks for sharing that Blake. Hope all is well with you
Exactly what I do, also a spare set of metric allen keys and comb wrenches 13 -17mm.
Just like getting a scrench for the chainsaw. saves a trip back to the shop.
The battery operated grease guns are worth every penny! I’ve always worked to maintain a good relationship with my grease guns and it’s the easiest relationship I’ve ever had to manage 😂😁😎
Hahaha
I love my wc68! Still haven’t changed the blades yet. Great video Sandy!
Thanks Bill. It sure is a great addition for cleanup
Great video. My WC68 is only 1 year old and nowhere near the use hours yours has. Love it.
Great to hear! You'll be enjoying using that for years to. come for sure. Thanks for watching Bob and Kim!
I got the same chipper back in Dec 2021 - love it. I appreciate the walk through as you showed me a few things that I need to adjust on my machine - roller spring and cutting gap. I also think i'm going to get that grease gun locking attachment. I hate the fixed one I have now. Thanks again for the great videos - happy sawing.
Thanks for watching Steve and enjoy the chipping
Just received my wood chipper from woodland Mills , it's a great addition to the mill helps to keep the branches and small slabs down.
I agree with ya there Jerry
All I can say is magnetic parts tray. Great in depth look at the chipper.
Thanks Old Country
Thank you for the informative video. I just started using my new WC68 yesterday. What an awesome machine for my needs. I was wondering why you didn't use the flywheel lock pin .... then you mentioned that your older version doesn't have this feature :). My only suggestion is to get some little magnetic base parts trays to keep the nuts and bolts from running away while you work. I started using those little trays several years ago and it has saved me a whole bunch of "where the bleep did it go" time :).
Smart man!Maintain it for safety and long life.
For sure. I’d hate for something to break on me
comprehensive demonstration and really usefull narrative- many thanks
Thanks for that Nick
Hi, just a thought, I welded an eye bolt to the clamshell bolt so I could open it without a wrench to unclog it works great. Keep the videos coming.
I like that! Thank you
I have the WC88. Love it!
That is a nice unit. I was debating between the two. think you can't go wrong there at all
Great vid Sandy! Enjoy the maintenance vids as well! Cheers!
Great to hear that!
Good Saturday morning to ya Sandy!🌞 I once worked at a commercial sawmill and the maintenance guy would always over grease the rollers which in turn got all over the front of my pants. And not just a little grease but saturated. Not a good thing to put in the ol washing machine and dryer. Very informative video. Always wondered how one works, kinda like an aggressive planer. Hope you're having a great weekend, take care!✌
Haha I’m guilty for putting in the whole washer and dryer sometimes . All is good here hope you also have a good weekend
Another good video bro. I have a Echo 4" manual feed although when the blades are sharp it will self feed smaller stuff. I chip Doug fir, Maple and Alder, with my CK25. With all your equipment you will love a battery grease gun! I got mine at TSC on a holiday sale for $179. with battery and charger. Never saw it for that price again. That was 4 years ago! Stay safe out there brother!🇺🇦☮✌🏻
Thanks Alan! Sounds like a nice chipper setup you’ve got
Very good video! I always cleaned blade and mount face good. Use to maintain a 6' wheel chipper every day and found the blades would work loose if you let the resin build up. And you do not ! Want to be around when a blade goes AWOL lol.
I can just about imagine the carnage
Love the video!
I bought a different pto chipper and was on the waiting list for 7 months and my tractor broke a week before it got here! Ugh
Soo thanks for the video and motivating me to go get my tractor starter removed and replaced because I've got lots to chip around here!
Oh also look up "lube shuttle" because it's a game changer on how you load the grease! Can't wait to see your review video. Hehe
Glad all is back up and going for ya
Thanks Sandy..
Mike M.
Right on! thanks for watching
I prefer my chips to come with fish, but this is also acceptable.
Haha I’m the same way actually
I have been thinking about buying one of those chippers the same size you have there. I think it would make things more easy and looks like yours has held up very well Great video Sandy hope things are great for you to
Thanks Jeff. I find it really handy to clear away tops of trees and slab wood
Nice
Thanks Suro
Yup, nice to have equipment but you gotta be prepared for some maintenance. Good job.
For sure Paul
I put a pto quick attach from PTO Link makes life so much easier.
I always wondered about those. I’d have to check to see whether they would work with my variety of Implements
@@sawingwithsandy I use it with my chipper, snowblower and an older style log winch. I put one end on each implement or you could just swap it out.
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼
Right on! Hope all is well with you
What size tractor do you need to run that chipper
Think somewhere around 25hp pto but I’d have to double check
You cut and let your pine sit for a bit. We chip ours fresh seems like needles get built up around in feed. Only way seems can cut fresh is chip with other brush keep it from building up.
I know what ya mean. I find if theres a lot of wet leaves it can turn into a mess unless I periodically pass some branches through. Good idea letting it sit
Great video! A+👌👊
Thanks Andrew
Hello , good stuff, good quality video too
You must be a rich working man having all type of equipment ( nice homestead, tractor,skidoo, wich,atv,snow-blower etc )it never stop ?????? Where do you work ??? I am not jalous just amazed !!!!!
I realize that i am a poor man,,,,,,,
I feel rich but it’s not because of the equipment, it’s because of the people I’m fortunate to have around me
Regular maintenance is important for any equipment if you want it to last.
Absolutely
Grease is the cheapest maintenance item there is! I also carry extra shear bolts.
I agree
Another good video Sandy. Did you need to trim pto shaft?
Thanks Ron. I was fortunate here and didn’t need to trim the pto
kinda feel guilty sitting here with my "sludge" while you're working but..i'll help you next time.
Haha the thought that counts
I watched your shed build for your toys, did you cut the floor joists 2in. If so do they make hangers that will accept 2in. Material or did you have to modify them? Good videos 👍
Hi Mark, I did cut them 2” but ended up putting a slight taper on the ends to make them 1.5” to fit standard joist hangers
Great video! You use what you call “undercoating spray.” I have googled around, and have found a host of things that claim to be undercoating spray, but none that make me think it is what you are using. Can you share a little more information about what you are using?
Rust check. Red can.
It’s pretty common in my local hardware stores and box stores for slowing rust formation. Seems to work well and sticks well to everything
There is a pin to keep the fly wheel from moving.
Thanks David. I totally forgot about it when doing the blades
Will it process wood chips a 2nd or 3rd time? I ask because alot of machines jam constantly when trying to re shred to finer material like that.
I've never tried to be honest
I have the same chipper and its a beast.. I've chipped 1- 3.5 inch hawthorn and was amazed at how it handled it, but it does plug up some times if you are not paying attention.. Noticed at 12:31 of the video you have a twigs, and pine needles wrapped around the intake feed shaft.. I have the same issue.. Considering this is the only chipper I've owned , I am not sure if competitors models have this issue.. Do you or you viewers have any thoughts how we can prevent this?
Great to hear it’s working well for ya. I haven’t really done anything with the needles as I’ve found overtime it gets sucked in and out the Chute
Sandy, I have a WC88 chipper and the chips are starting to get a bit strandy. Since it's supposed to be a chipper and not a strander, do you find that sharper blades help the machine produce better chips or do you need to adjust the clearance between the blades and the opening?
I think with some sharpened blades it will really help
Do you remember the cost.looks like a good machine.
It’s been so long I can’t remember
@Sawing with Sandy around here we call that sometimers.lol
haha
@17:15 how often do you grease?
I grease every time I go out chipping
Can you resharpen those blades?
They do allow resharpening
Maybe a ratchet now that I see the work space. Cordless also
Yeah those would be nice additions for sure
You should get yourself a magnetic pole so when you drop your nuts and bolts you can retrieve them.
I've got one back in the tool box
Cordless impact gun.
I agree
Your PTO shaft is not properly install, you must look at the sign on it, there is an arrow pointing towards the tractor.
I’ll have to have another look. I never saw an arrow on it and I’ve been running it this way for 5 years
Won’t hurt me to check though
@@sawingwithsandy Go at 19:53 and you will see left to right the arrow and a tractor symbol
Thanks Marc, you’re absolutely right. I double checked and I did reinstall on backwards. Thanks again for the help