Beech Log vs Firewood Processor

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@BW35bucket 3 ай бұрын

Joe your wood yard is setup so nice. The roof will be a great addition. Another great tool in the trusty tool box.

@DanielAtkinsFirewood 3 ай бұрын

Well, that was fun to watch.. thank you for taking us along, Joe 😉👍

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure Dan!!

@TheTorkerman 3 ай бұрын

I love how you support local Joe, from the shipping container you bought, and now the carport, both local companies to Ohio. Amen to that Joe. Well done

@rogerbelanger295 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your business plans. This site is a must see for all interested in how a small businesses starts from the beginning.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words Roger!

@CliffsideStables 3 ай бұрын

Joe’s business ideas is what drew me to his channel & is the reason I watch every video…just waiting for his “nuggets of knowledge “! Tim in northern TN

@cliffjenkins6419 3 ай бұрын

Great video Joe. Interesting analysis of the different woods. Good idea for shelter. Much needed in this day and age. Cheers from HB N Z

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

You are speaking the truth cliff

@NeighborlyHomestead 3 ай бұрын

Another good video Joe! I love watching the 405 in action. Can't wait to see the roof over the machine. - Tim

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

stay tuned Tim!

@bioniclife 3 ай бұрын

The 405 handled that beech very well.👍

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Cakewalk!

@outdoorswithlarryrobin 3 ай бұрын

Joe that 405 is the king of box wedges, pure Power! 👏Enjoy your DR Pepper my friend 🤘🏻🪵🇺🇸

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. Thanks guys. i still have the unboxing to do. Stay tuned!

@waynetharp 3 ай бұрын

This was really impressive how nice of splits the Perfect Split made of the Beech. It is so hard and can tend to shatter like glass instead of splitting and end up being a unusable product!👍

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Wayne!

@billobermeyer660 3 ай бұрын

Glad the roof plan is going to take shape very soon, can't wait to see it in May. The 405 did an awesome job on the beech, what a monster.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

It is an AWESOME machine Bill!! Cant wait to see you again too buddy

@rayperoni4142 3 ай бұрын

Pretty good info about beech in referring to my own experience. So,keep it up and everyone will be happy!

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ray. Will do buddy

@savagefirewood 3 ай бұрын

Good Day Joe commenting from the Arctic -45 -50 degrees Celsius here for another month then heading home. Starting to get firewood producing withdrawal lol. Does not get old seeing that perfect split produce amazing firewood. Cheers my friend

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

stay warm up there buddy. That is TOO cold for me!

@Riverguide33 3 ай бұрын

Joe…I always marvel at your presentation skills, keeping your work interesting. 👍

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@benrogers5808 3 ай бұрын

We burn a mix of red oak hard maple soft maple ash yellow birch and beech. At night we always fill the wood stove beech.

@momme1967 3 ай бұрын

Hi from Denmark. I make beech every year, 20-30 full cords a year. Logs 9 foot long, 10-20" thick, and have done it for 35 year. The trees are cut down jan/feb., cut 12" long and split around 3" thickness in april and in aug/sep. the moist is around 15-17%. If we get heavy rain I cover it, in that time. 17:04 17:04

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Hello from Ohio USA. Thanks for posting and I hope you are doing well. I may be in Germany this summer. Prob too far for you to come visit but at least we will be on the same continent!

@robertlivingstone3947 3 ай бұрын

Great video and job joe

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bob!

@gregorymacneil2836 3 ай бұрын

Can you get an extension for the log desk so that it is three frames instead of two or just move the log deck further from the splitter so the logs are balanced better? Great Video as always - I like beech for turning on the lathe.

@bendugas8632 26 күн бұрын

Okay you split that beech without any problem now when you have some more I'd like to see it go through the 6 and 8 way splitter, if it works then I'll be 1000 percent impressed.

@BalsamServices 3 ай бұрын

Beech is the second best firewood, in my opinion, only surpassed by black locust. Around here in the Catskills of New York, there’s plenty that’s left in the woods by the bigger, logging operations, usually perfect firewood diameter sticks that weren’t worth them dragging out, or what they leave behind after they take the stump for the mill. Once it’s on the ground, it rots quick, so get it before the fungus does!

@lyleharkness-rv5vf 3 ай бұрын

Beech is a great wood to burn. Burns hot, burns down to a fine white ash, rounds make good "overnighters". Nice splitting with the Japa 👍

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Lyle

@brianwilliams2607 3 ай бұрын

Beech will dry faster than you think especially on how small the yapa splits it.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

good to know. I have a small pile I made last summer so I will check it out

@rodneysweetnam8653 3 ай бұрын

Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. It's those kinks and knots in the wood producing the resistance that cause the log to explode. I know from the sound of my splitter when it going to happen so it doesn't surprise me.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

beech sure is an interesting wood isn't it Big R? Thanks for posting sir.

@BacktoBob1 3 ай бұрын

Nicely done Joe, that’s a beechin’ machine 😅

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Har har!! Thanks Bob!

@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video, Joe! Really glad I subbed your channel. This might be the wood nerd part of me....but I'm always curious about length of time from split to dry to ready to burn. Do you ever keep any records on that for various species? I have a similar climate to you and stack my wood in a very similar manner.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I am very bad with record keeping. It seems that most Woods except Oak and Beach and Hickory are around 6 months

@garykersteiner4936 3 ай бұрын

Joe, I stopped buying those blue tarps years ago. They are too thin and flimsy and don't hold up well at all. The next time you are at harbor freight take a look at the silver tarps. They cost a bit more of course but are much more durable and will last noticeably longer. .

@jackseamon7064 3 ай бұрын

Beech begins its life out in the woods reaching for all the light its leaves can get. Some branch out 8 to 10 feet in all directions. They blocked my view, ease of walking in the woods, etc. And those branches are what cause so many knots. When I would use a maul to split Beech I'd split it within 2 days of cutting or wait until it was frozen. I had a DR Rapidfire which split it anytime, but it always was easier within 2 days of cutting or if the rounds were frozen. Nice video. 👍

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

thanks for commenting and sharing with us Jack

@anthonyspadafora1384 3 ай бұрын

Nice setup

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@elainereid5833 3 ай бұрын

Good morning, it looked like the saw was the one having difficulty with the beech. Elaine from Canada here, thought I heard a little struggle with the 405, but wondered if you even had it at full throttle? And It was so quiet, was it on low idle? Nice video, nice weather, nice plans for a cover, nice Joe. Heh heh, hope everything goes well, and have a great productive week, cheers.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

This chain was slightly dull and I had the pressure set too high. That is why it bogged down when I was first running. Thanks Elaine!

@nickthrane4940 3 ай бұрын

Nice inventory of logs 🪵 😮

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Nick

@Frankzeien 3 ай бұрын

Out of all the machines that I have seen I really like that 405. By the way not sure if I said anything but I got my heart monitor off Monday starting to feel a bit better but still get tired throughout the day. Keep your videos real Joe 😎.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Hope you are doing well Frank. Hang in there buddy!

@Rockinglfarm 3 ай бұрын

Joe. That japa is an awesome machine. Easton made needs to take some pointers.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. Both do great at what they do!

@rabbit7able792 3 ай бұрын

Joe Beech is lovely wood to burn, 3 weeks ago my local man brought me 5 loads all dry ready to burn. which is rare in these parts normally its damp not even seasoned

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I think green beech would put a fire out. It is SUPER wet inside

@ronbrooks6681 3 ай бұрын

Great Video as always Joe. The 405 Hammered right Thru it my Friend, that is the Beech. Still recovering but hoping to get out next Monday to start Cutting some up. Limited to 1hour a Day for doing Wood for 2 weeks. Congratulations on getting your Carport style unit to keep you Protected from the Elements. Could you give me your Pod Cast that everyone does for Wednesday Woodhounds. Thank you all for your warm wishes on my Recovery , I had 3Heart Stents put in and am now doing fine. Joe, becareful out there as it's very easy to get Hurt. See you atbthe next Video my Friend.Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you are on the mend Ron Here is a link to the podcast www.thewoodhounds.com/e/blinding-ourselves-with-science/

@a.l.l.firewood8883 3 ай бұрын

I’ve also seen guys bolt carports down to those big cement blocks

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I had looked into that but I want to be able to walk around it with out anything in my way

@user-fs7ez4yb8f 3 ай бұрын

A question or observation. There is a safety grate to protect the operator. An excellent preventative measure. The videographer really gets into the output from the machine and has no shield in the event of the wood being ejected unexpectedly.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Yep

@leonardryan8723 3 ай бұрын

Joe great idea putting a car port over your working area . The sun 🌞 rays are hard on your equipments in the wood 🪵 yard . Remember expensive are a right off in the business 🧑‍💼 with a good accounting and lawyer on the book 📖 . 😊

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I am both of those with OWB. LOL.

@toddpacheco4748 3 ай бұрын

Hello 👋 Joe I like the beach 🏖️ also surly you do also 😮😊❤

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha Thanks Todd!

@kentcorbett5436 3 ай бұрын

Congratum, finally getting a cover over the machine. And as you say yourself, it'll be so good to work in the shade when it's 90° out in the summer time. And instead of just being a conventional round it are upside down, you shape. You should see if they got one. That's like a bat wing shape and that way. You can keep the upright legs close sir, the length of the yapa. It's self, but the outstretched wing would be enough to cover. Half of the live decked and going the other way. It may even cover part of the conveyor or cleaneralthough I know it's not needed back anyways , it'll be interesting to see what it works and looks like

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I tried to find the biggest one I could get for the lowest price LOL. I'm curious to see how it fits. Supposed to put up tomorrow but big rain is in the forecast. Stay tuned

@olefredrikrandgaard3254 3 ай бұрын

Nice wood 👍🇧🇻

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ole

@Wild_Bill57 3 ай бұрын

Watching you process beech made me understand the phrase, “Life’s a beech!” because it is tough.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. I agree Bill!

@ericpetersen8155 3 ай бұрын

How long do you expect the beech to dry? Beautiful wood

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

not sure but I think it could be ready to go next winter

@BobEstler 3 ай бұрын

Could you get a second live deck next to the first one to accommodate longer logs?

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I think that is possible. I am looking for a wider live deck that Japa makes. Stay tuneds

@BobEstler 3 ай бұрын

@@ohiowoodburner That does seem to be the essence of your problem, needing a wider live deck. Seems like that would pay for itself with more efficient handling,

@TCsOutdoors1 3 ай бұрын

I've only split Beech a couple times but I have had a few rounds with a real wavy grain and supper tough to split.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I agree. Beech is tough but also gets some wavy grain inside

@JohnWinsemius 3 ай бұрын

Joe what is the length of the cleaner and conveyor for you setup

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

the outfeed off the Japa is 14 feet. I'm not sure what the cleaner is. I will find it and let you know

@waynetharp 3 ай бұрын

And just for the record... I am NOT a scientist and have been known to partake in smoked meats!🤣🤣

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha! Blinding me with science Wayne!

@waynetharp 3 ай бұрын

@@ohiowoodburner 🤣🤣

@haroldanderson2781 3 ай бұрын

I’ve also learned that burning beech seems to have less ashes.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I have heard that but I never have burned for myself Harold

@jon592xp 3 ай бұрын

Joe, could you run a carbide tip chain ? They are expensive, but they stay sharp longer. Just curious. Good show.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I had never looked into them. The standard stuff seems good enough. I get about 6 tables on one chain

@Dorchwoods 3 ай бұрын

I probably sound like a broken record here but that processor is amazing. Everytime i see these 100k-200k processors run, they produce horrible oversized pieces of firewood. This machine makes what customers actually want in the same amount of time! This perfect split box wedge is the best of the best imo

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Nice post Dorchy. I agree. The 405 is everything you can want in a processor. AND the price is the best of all the others that can keep up with it

@peterh9927 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Joe ,

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Pete!

@garykersteiner4936 3 ай бұрын

Do you sharpen your chains yourself? I recently bought one of those ezzdoo sharpening tools and am very pleased with the results I've got. I have been using a file for years and they are ok but the,diamond bits the ezzdoo uses are super and will return the teeth to like new with no effort. Give it a try and I think you won't look back.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I don't do my own chains. I have a grinder but I just don't like doing it. I take them into town for my buddy to sharpen them

@sirwallygator565 3 ай бұрын

You are killing me using Beach for firewood. Around here Beach is worth more in log form then you could ever get for it as firewood.. Same goes for Basswood

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear. I believe beech around here is used for pallets and other applications requiring tough wood

@jean-jacques7237 3 ай бұрын

@@ohiowoodburner nice new specie called Beach😂, maybe it’s T9

@robjon49 3 ай бұрын

Could you add a section to the live deck so you don’t have to shorten the logs

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

well, there is a wider deck made by Japa... Hint Hint Japa LOL

@thefirewooddoctor 3 ай бұрын

Next step is to get a tractor with a cab to work in the rain and snow.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. I prefer to not work in the rain but I could use that AC in the cab during the summer! I would prob never leave it lol

@user-ry1sr5ek6k 3 ай бұрын

Are you getting a Carolina carport over your equipment 16:52

@ssr4656 3 ай бұрын

The thing I can’t get over with these processors is the restrictions on the diameter, is it a problem with your log orders that you have to have logs under a certain size?

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Not where I'm from. All the bigger logs go to the mills in Middlefield. They are worth twice as much there as they are for firewood. With the price of lumber going up the mills are buying smaller and smaller logs which makes things even smaller when they get to my yard. It seems everyone thinks "big" in firewood when i think smaller is the way to go. Smaller machines are cheaper to buy. Here is a vid I was in on a diff channel where I discuss this. Thanks for your comment SSR kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ma2ffpuY2s6mm40.htmlsi=tea21d3jzw9YKpeN

@ssr4656 3 ай бұрын

@@ohiowoodburner That was a great video with lots of info, most I already knew but now I have a better understanding about the smaller logs. There is a Yapa 435 Perfect split for sale on marketplace in Missouri, will take a 20" Thank for the info Sir!

@jtrocktree5409 3 ай бұрын

Beech , g🎉reat wood ,put up 5 cord , split and stacked 20 months back, burns hot , holds coals very good , rated a notch above red/ white oak , enjoy your fire , early spring .

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear about beech. I like working with it no doubt

@geezerindawoods 3 ай бұрын

wonder why you did not make some chewing gum? 🤣

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. I chewed it as a little boy. I can't remember the last time i ever chewed gum. Just doesn't seem for me

@Z-Bart 3 ай бұрын

🎶🎶 On some Beach; somewhere...🎶🎶- Blake Shelton.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Nice!

@bwillan 3 ай бұрын

Does Japa make a wider live deck? You didn't lose your custom cookie prevention tape measure did you? 😁

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. They do make a wider table. Stay tuned. I still use the tape for particular logs I try to keep them full length

@Adirondack_DFL 3 ай бұрын

The 'car port' guys should like the free advertising. Tell them you're kind of a big deal on the KZfaqs.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

Haha. I have learned that some businesses Etc have zero care about that LOL

@billyhill101 3 ай бұрын

The roof is a great idea my dog agrees

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

haha. Thanks Mr Hill.

@drmautz 3 ай бұрын

The hoop house could not have been repaired/replaced?

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

No it was mangled beyond repair

@Zeke-yv3nw 3 ай бұрын

Joe you can put any wood on there and you won't ever stall that kubota engine.

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

So far that is true. No jambs ever with it.

@leonardryan8723 3 ай бұрын

Joe with your 405 japa should easy do two logger truck load a day in 8 hrs . If the japa is set up 🆙 right on the hydraulic joe . Remember STICK on the ICE 🧊, SAW in the WOOD 🪵 and RUBBER on the ROAD . The 37D EASTONMADE will splitter it with NO PROBLEM JOE . Patty and Jeff pull the firewood 🪵 threw the 37D for sure .

@ohiowoodburner 3 ай бұрын

I need an army of stackers to reach the full potential of the 405 Len!