DK2 14HP CHIPPER SHREDDER REVIEW - OPC506

DK2 14HP CHIPPER SHREDDER REVIEW - OPC506 - 6 INCH

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4 жыл бұрын

The Detail K2 (DK2) commercial chipper shredder by DK POWER is the best wood chipper! It is heavy duty, has a 14 hp Kohler engine, is towable and so much more. As our newest addition to the homestead we want to share our first impressions with you.
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@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

We consider this an investment in our future! With 30 acres to maintain we felt it was important to have a chipper that would be able to handle all we plan to do! Thanks for watching and for your patience with us this summer as we are off the grid and only get a signal once or twice a week for a short time when we go to town!

@erike7297 3 жыл бұрын

Im a landscaper and my customers with 4 acres bought this machine but im the one who gets to run it and maintain it. The machine has worked great. Ive ran it for probably about 30 hours or so and shredded a whole lot of brush. When putting short thick sticks into this machine they can bounce right out the opening. Ive had a couple hit me in the face and i was ok but it didnt feel great. Be careful.. a face shield is not a bad idea if you are putting shorter pieces in there that might jump out like a bouncing betty. When i put shorter thick pieces in the machine that are 3-4 inches and only a foot or two long I put longer brush in behind them to compact everything so the pieces wont have room to jump around in the shoot. Hope these tips help. Im doing full synth oil changes at around 20 hours of use and blowing the air filter out. Greasing the main axle bearing will be coming up in another 10-15 hours of run time. Machines also fairly hard to jam and very easy to unjam.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Agree on the face shield! and thanks for other tips too

@armstronglance 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your assembly! We’ve spent every night for a week searching online for a chipper shredder. We realized we needed a dedicated chipper. It came down to a Jansen or the WoodMaxx. WoodMaxx won out. Its made in USA and the clips to open it up to unclog anything sealed the deal. (And a veteran designed & built the company!)

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good one! Made in US by a veteran sounds great.

@greggneuer4931 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making a fine video of my product design and performance. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for the 2 thumbs up. Gregg Neuer - President DK2POWER USA. Were also adding to our instructions to install the FEED CHUTE after the axle and wheels are assembled. This will allow you to tip the unit back to install the front tow bar system, although I thought your lift system was an awesome idea.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and your awesome comment! Good idea on the change in directions. We are really happy with the machine and looking forward to using it all this weekend 👍

@flash1259 4 жыл бұрын

I almost decided on a Woodmaxx DC- 1260 . But I watched this video earlier today.. I still like the looks of the Woodmaxx. But, comparing the two I felt your chipper was the better deal. So even without watching his second video I had to go to Home Depot and order one. I think it's going to be a perfect companion to my Vermeer 935.

@flash1259 4 жыл бұрын

Update: I assembled mine a little different. The first thing I did was tap the bearings in the wheels. A tip from watching this video. Then I installed the tires on the axle. I then laid the chipper on its back. I installed the axle then the front stand then the tongue. The tongue gave me the leverage to upright the chipper and allow it to sit on the stand. Then I installed the chutes. It was pretty easy to do by myself.

@jameshoyt75 Жыл бұрын

@ 1:34...you mighg typically use a socket from a socket set to tap that in "square". Am impressed with with thd devotion to the/a wood chipper. Truly opens a lot of doors considering you can drop, limb and chip on the spot. No piling brush and burning it. Great videos! Thanks.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

It’s very convenient for our needs

@philc7192 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed! Just got the 4 wheel electric start version. Thing is 594 pounds assembled. Got it all together solo and filled with proper oil. It wouldn't start. Troubleshooting page wasn't helpful in this case. So....then I remembered it had an emergency kill switch button on the big chute. Duh! Lol. That was it. Fired right up. Going to run it for awhile to break in the engine then change the engine oil. One thing I should mention for your machine with the 440 engine is it has a gearbox with oil in it that also needs to be changed. Think it is every 50 hours of run time. There isn't a engine hour meter so I am installing one. So far I am liking this machine a lot. Oh, one more thing for those interested in this is to get hold of the correct hitch ball. 2 inch ball. If you intend to pull it with a mower or ATV most hitches are 5/8th inch shank size. 2 inch ball with 5/8th shank are like the Unicorn so order early. Finally found it at Home Depot. You could drill out the hitch to 3/4 inch but not me. This machine is powerful and can do a lot. Thanks for a great video!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. There was nothing in the owners manual about a gearbox on my model. It looks to be all belt driven. But I will pull the covers off and check it. Thanks again for watching and subscribing.

@narimanabosaleh5801 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for reviewing the video with useful information it is a wonderful project looking forward to a bright future that you are an amazing and wonderful content maker worthy of support and follow-up good luck and persevere to further progress and benefit

@jkevr2021 3 жыл бұрын

And yet another video demonstrating how great wood chippers are at taking on 3/4” diameter limbs...very impressive!!!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@FollowingTheAgees 4 жыл бұрын

WOW 😲 sure didn’t want to see the word 🤦‍♀️PROBLEM so soon in the vid😳Bless your hearts, figuring all of that out...Pioneers, you are! Glad you guys are SO McGiveresque 😉This will sure come in handy! The zipper🤣😂You ROCK, Rich and Kathie!! 👍👏🙋‍♀️Lisa (WHOA, the burn at the end! )

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Following The Agee's lol. You make us smile! Thanks❤️❤️❤️

@allendeanhuscusson459 2 жыл бұрын

Man this is awesome,good job working together 😊

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@momo-rf5ot 4 жыл бұрын

A very fun video.I thought the machine was excellent.Thank you. Please spend a wonderful week.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

momo357 thank you so much!!

@vinodvermausa9933 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s best quality machine. Work so good and easy , use the safety rules. Thanks

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky Insane yes! Thank you 😊

@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110 4 жыл бұрын

A nice-looking chipper shredder, thanks for sharing.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

BeeBee's Funtastic Adventures thanks for watching!!

@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful review!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. Appreciate the comment! Have a great day 👍

@user-ry7be7dh9i 4 жыл бұрын

How much

@BuckRogers2000 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, both of you! I just ordered mine. Your experience is MOS5 helpful, thanks!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for letting us know 👍 hope you’re as happy as we are.

@richardshermanjr1899 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive review. I am about to try my DK2 in the next few days. I couldn'tfigure out what to do with that pitcher thing either.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I think we used it for painting the shed. Still using the chipper like crazy though. It’s still doing a great job.

@SeniorHiker77 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video and your wife did a good job with the camera and editing. 👌

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Senior Hiker 77 thanks so much!

@jeffscott1106 3 жыл бұрын

The wheel bearings not being recessed properly must be a fairly common problem. After trying to assemble my wheels for an hour I figured something was wrong and found your video. A few taps on the bearings with a wood block and it went together fine. Looking forward to trying the chipper out soon. Thanks for the video!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that! We just bought a wood splitter and actually had a similar problem. Hope you are as happy with the chipper as we are!

@RandyMabusedJW 4 жыл бұрын

You guys make a great team

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that very much. We are lucky to have each other :-)

@Britineeng 3 жыл бұрын

You guys made a really nice video...thanks

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! We really appreciate it👍

@jeffcrowder1892 3 жыл бұрын

We have a ten acre space that is loaded with trees. Looking to purchase a wood chipper. Thanks for the video! Great demo.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@vanchinh1948 10 ай бұрын

Game changer...

@lindacummings6921 4 жыл бұрын

This would also be helpful in clearing brush on and adjacent to new walking/rv trails you create on your property. Great video.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

So true! Thanks Linda👍❤️

@flash1259 4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing. From 3 months ago a comment that describes exactly what I ordered this for. ATV trails on land I just bought.

@MoHomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Good Review! Made me think could we all get together in our smalltown and as a city buy one for people to bring and make their own mulch over the years... Might be an idea!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

That is such a great idea! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@jlbush8249 Жыл бұрын

Always load from the side and never stand in front of the loader. Kick back can happen!

@oldstudbuck3583 Жыл бұрын

Make sure to breath, don’t hold your breath. Be careful walking….one foot in front of the other.

@jlbush8249 Жыл бұрын

@@oldstudbuck3583 You forgot…don’t be a prick!

@WhatWeDoChannel 4 жыл бұрын

What a great machine, it sure got the job done! Klaus

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

What We Do it did! Thanks so much for t!

@tonyslawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@CoffeyOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Great review

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Coffey Outdoors thanks!

@naturjsameisen 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and nice review 👍

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

natur J thanks so much!

@Adirondack_Jo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your very honest review. You guys really work hard. Just think, only 29 acres to go. :-)

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Jo Flammer and we will get it done one way or another!!

@WesLovelace 4 жыл бұрын

You've now become Wood Chips & Mulch Unlimited!!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Wes Lovelace LoL!! With all the brush we have we could be! Thanks for watching 👍

@AllenOxendine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing guys.. Looks like an awsome machine.. Watching and Supporting with full View like 15.. Hope you had a good weekend..

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We have been off grid so will be catching up on videos as soon as we get back home! Hope your weekend was great too :-)

@bigwheelsturning 4 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye on the bolts holding the chipper shaft bearing in place. The ends of the bolts "do not" extend far enough through the NASA nuts for them to hold well. The bolts should be at least 1/4" to 3/8" longer that what is on it now. Interesting to see all the debris on the air cooling intake.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

bigwheelsturning I will definitely check them! Thanks so much for for the tip. Have a great day 👍

@Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 жыл бұрын

14 HP should be all you need👍

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully!!

@energyeye6060 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I really like your wife's voice because she sounds like a calm soul even when things are not going right. I need to know if the shredder can be moved around easily without attaching it to the mower?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

It’s a little heavy but the wife can move it

@TomBrooklyn Жыл бұрын

I like to run mine at low-medium rpm to warm it up before going to full throttle.

@tomram5158 4 жыл бұрын

Nice chipper, a piece of advice, always put the large end in first or butt ends first.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that very much! Have a great day👍

@allendeanhuscusson459 2 жыл бұрын

It always helps to limb down all the brush and the limbs. It’s always easier when it’s green

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Had it a few years now and I think we’ve learned a lot👍

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 3 жыл бұрын

Always buy equipment from my preferred dealer, they assemble everything & make sure it's working properly before they hand it over!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I didn’t know there was s dealer to buy these through.

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid, if you find a decent dealer, they can quite often source equipment for you! Not always though. Good luck chap, I'm very lucky that my dealers are excellent!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very fortunate! Have a great day👍

@stephenswanson5230 Жыл бұрын

I noticed at the 4:00 minute mark that your cutting blades are upside down. In other words- when your introducing wood to chip- it hits the bevel before the cutting edge. That explains why you had to push the larger wood in and it wasn’t self feeding.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

Interesting thought. There was nothing about that in the directions and the blades came installed already.

@davidbecker4900 2 ай бұрын

You are certainly wrong. If that blade were flipped over it would seriously damage the machine!

@Alldayertexas 4 жыл бұрын

So I bought the similar version with the 9.5hp engine since I don't have so much land. But love it, so sturdy and heavy-duty and with the chute and blower so easy to remove to and store, simply a smart purchase. Wanted to ask if you have ever had the blade drum jam? I think it's inevitable eventually over use, but what size tool and leverage are you using to rotate drum? Thank you kindly

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

We have definitely had the blade jam. We haven't had any major jams and were able to simply remove what had jammed after turning off the machine. But if we were to have a larger jam I would just use a 2x4 as a lever to rotate the drum instead of a metal tool so as to protect the blade.

@trafficczar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. First a question, then a comment; does the machine come with oil and if not, how much do I need to have on hand. Now the comment. I am glad I saw this video since I just ordered the same thing and am expecting it next week. You made me see what I need to do and not do to operate safely and for my home use I think this chipper will be just right. I suspect some of the negative comments are from contractors who realize this machine really isn't "commercial" grade and shouldn't be advertised as such. I do believe it's a very heavy duty residential use machine that is somewhat expensive but will last many years under this type of use. I fear those smaller, cheaper chippers won't do a good job and fail before long. Like you I am going to limit the size of wood I chip and burn most anything over 3 inches, or so.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

The machine does not come with the oil. You will need to get a quart of 30 weight. The machine is definitely not a true commercial machine and youre right, it is a super duty residential machine. It will last a long time and I have no regrets buying it. My neighbor just bought one just like it too and he uses it every day.

@kimmomarlow4125 3 жыл бұрын

Judging from my almost 30 years of tree work , I like ythjiet 3 thatt little chipper. Kohler is good ,drum chipping is )probbably the best but discs are good too. It looks good too symmetrical and low. Bit of sharpening tip? Find a little dremmel tool or even a ceramic chainsaw sharpening tool or a tiny little diamond bit )and with the smallest bit . , when you notice a small nick ,you can feel it with your thumb nail. Just polish those tiny nicks to a razor like edge . The blade wont be perfectly straight after honing a nick but it is tot a problem. A sharp blade with little ripples in along the edge chops chips just fine. And when a blade is sharp it stays sharp longer . When a blade starts to dull a little, the tiny rounded edge rounds off faster . So my point is that you dont have to take the blade to someone and have it ground down to the lowest tick. Nick. And if by chance a chunk gets knocked out you can still carve the edge of the chunk to a sharp cutting edge with the dremmell. r .

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that very much. We recently sharpened and flipped the blade ourselves and it did make a huge difference. I tried two methods to sharpen and it worked out good I think. I try to as much as I can DIY. Would appreciate any more tips if you get a chance to watch that video. Thanks kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMp_fMh_nM23cnk.html

@kimmomarlow4125 3 жыл бұрын

Diy if u can ,im with you on that. Keep in mind the blade is s chisel and chisels shouldn't be sharpened on their back side. The back side of a chisel is a plane and if you sharpen it you shorten the plane. Like scissors the inside edges are perfect flat that way they can shear against each other. If you sharpen the back side of scissors you create a gap instead of shearing edges . A gap will not cut paper ,material) will wedge in the scissors. A chisel edge is what you are working with in a wood chipper blade . So as time goes on and you continue to sharpen your chipper blades, if the blades are out you should first clean the back surface polished finish like the top of an engine block , dont take any steel off of the cutting edge. , only polish the back side to a mirror if you have the tools. Then you will see the rounding off of the edge. The factory angle is not important to maintain .all you want is a chisel angle . You can modify the angle along the edge depending on the depth of the nicks . You want to take the metal all the way to the mirror finish of the back of the blade . ,with your modified angle. At least less than 90 degrees. Factory might be 45degrees. 90 degree will cut but that is just an example of finding your angle. The rounded edge that meets the mirror finish of the back side of the blade meets the flat plane at a obtuse angle like 20 degrees . It is round actually there is no angle at all it is a sled that slams into the wood and causes friction and heat which fatigues and dis tepmpers the metal at the edge and distorts the metal faster. A chisel cuts the wood and stays cold thus keeping its edge longer.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

@@kimmomarlow4125 Wow. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your taking the time to share all that with me. I plan on keeping these blades a long long time !

@maistorcommentator1777 4 жыл бұрын

It might be better to warm up and break in the engine maybe for about 5-10 minutes because of the life span and better power. Just for advice. Otherwise great review :)

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@jameshoyt75 Жыл бұрын

@ 5:15...it's called a grease "fitting".

@brucebonkowsky9406 3 жыл бұрын

I would look in the future a few up grades 1 I would lengthen the trailer tongue so you could have someone on the arc while the other chipping to keep flying wood away from the driver on your I faced it to the woods and CHIP AWAY

@CalicutsGoCountry Жыл бұрын

Is it easy to pull with a UTV on rough terrain? I wonder if the wheels can roll on rough trails and shallow creeks.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

We pull it with our atv on trails. Goes over rocks and stuff, not sure how rough you mean

@bobbailey7024 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the air vents on the flywheel cowl clear of leaves. An air cooled machine runs hotter than water cooled engines and they can overheat very quickly which could wreck the engine.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Very true. Thanks for the reminder

@ianmackie1059 3 жыл бұрын

In respect to safety. The ignition switch could be a problem. Take an emergency you need to kill the engine and the key has dropped out or broken off. It should be an emergency smack button and the key switch put next to the engine.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Good Idea. Maybe I will add one this summer . Thanks

@davidg813 Жыл бұрын

I would be aiming that shoot down more at the ground so you're not feeling the whole air area up with the flying wood chips I guess at the cost on that myself it's a nice machine but I'd say 1500 nice to see that it has a tongue jack on it too boy was I off on the price wow around 3,400 at Home Depot

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

Holy cow inflation is ridiculous!

@joseenmanuelrodriguezirias8300 3 жыл бұрын

Buen día donde o como regulan las bandas de las poleas

@leticiaulm2935 26 күн бұрын

Great video. What do replacement blades cost? How long do they last? Do they recommend having them resharpened? Again, thank you for sharing!!!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 26 күн бұрын

Thanks. We have both sharpened and replaced blades. The steels very hard to sharpen and our local guy wouldn’t do it. I did ok sharpening myself. When I bought replacements I want to say it was about 40 bucks but honestly can’t remember exactly. Did make a video with link to them below here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLWZh5mg2Kqnnps.htmlsi=JxUNasjv6wbqwdL5

@Wjones450 4 жыл бұрын

hello, very nice chipper! Not sure where in the ADK you are, but if you ever need service and or repair work for you small engines and outdoor power equipment, look up Premier Small Engine and Equipment Repair. I'm a small local business serving the adirondack region , just off exit 16 on I 87. Thank you . Great video!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for letting us know! We are in the Lake George region so that is perfect!

@Wjones450 4 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Absolutely. First time I have ever mentioned my business on KZfaq. I was searching for chippers myself and came across your video. When you mentioned the Adirondacks I figured I should at least mention it! Thanks again!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Everything for a reason👍

@noneofyourbusiness8092 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great chipper, the engine I would want A Kohler diesel 14 hp.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

It is great for our purposes on our 30 acres of land! Thanks for watching.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

@leonardo migot There is no electric start. The key is only to turn on and off the ignition. Thanks for watching.

@rayhayden 4 жыл бұрын

Dropping a LIKE on your video - Watching and Supporting! We picked up two DR products, one was a Wood Chipper... it never worked right for us, so we returned it. Our Rotary Mower blade chops everything up very well, and things I can drag or cut and bring (in the Polar Cart) over to the burn pile makes things vanish quickly... we had been hoping that the wood chipper worked to much stuff up so we could fill in a hole we have on the property... but that did not happen. Dropping another LIKE on your video! Watching and Supporting!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

We love having the chipper. We tried burning but we can only do it on a small scale. We really Mother’s chips so works better for us. Thanks so much for watching 👍

@flash1259 4 жыл бұрын

I have a DR yard vac. When I got it it was the middle size of the three they sold. I've had it for a few years and still like it. I decided against the DR pro 400 I was looking at and got this one. I think I'll be happier with it.

@WayaWeayaya Жыл бұрын

Hi. How much are the blades/ how long do they last and other part that will need to be replaced..thanks

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

It was a few years ago but I think they cost about $50 for two of them. They’ve lasted because I swap and sharpen as needed. I looked them up and it looks like they’re about $60 now

@BRIANVANDUYN 3 жыл бұрын

Canvas is better than leather because canvas will rip and not get your hand ripped off . But I agree I'm a leather glove guy myself

@sdinlt5049 Жыл бұрын

What about dried wood from Pine, Aspen, Spruce that has either been burned, standing dead, or downed trees? That's what I have at our property. Fire burned through there 5 years ago and we have tons of slash from cutting up a ton of trees. Looking for something that will chip up that stuff instead of constantly dragging it to our burn pit to burn, we are in Colorado.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Not sure about burned wood but we’ve put dead wood through. It chips it. If it’s bigger than 2-3 inches it does green wood best, but pine is a soft wood already so probably ok. Spruce is soft I think too but not sure about aspen.

@sdinlt5049 Жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Thank you for the information, I appreciate it.

@casper503ify 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the same woodchipper because your video was very helpful, now I don't know what kind of oil to put on before turning it on, please help me thanks!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

casper503ify check the owners manual. I used 10w-30 but it depends on the temperature/climate where you are. It’s on page 7 of our Koehler engine manual that came with it. Hope that helps!

@casper503ify 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Virginia and thank you very much for your help,it helps me a lot !!! very good video of course👏👏

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

@@casper503ify Thanks. Glad I could help.

@johnbailey2034 4 жыл бұрын

It will chip green stuff a lot better dry wood is had on a chipper and you as well.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true. Unfortunately we had to wait for it to come in before we could do that pile. Still did a good job though but plan on doing it green as much as possible in the future! Thanks so much for watching and hope you have a great day.

@brettelmerelmer3061 4 жыл бұрын

Ever plugged it up? I've got a dish type that works very well on everything but the fine branches, especially if they're at all green. Maybe airflow is an issue on mine.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Never had any problem. Not sure what you mean by dish type. Ours is great. Doesn’t jam. The only time we’ve even jammed ours was our fault for shutting it off while a chunk was still bouncing around in it.

@brettelmerelmer3061 4 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid sorry, spell check got me. I meant disc or flywheel type.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

@@brettelmerelmer3061 LOL. Happens to me all the time!

@johnbailey2034 Жыл бұрын

I put mine together by myself not a big deal .

@user-ww1ru4ls5k 3 жыл бұрын

THANK you can you answer me again about the price I need like that to my farm ,thank you again ,

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Like I said, 2000. We didn’t get the one with the electric start because it was more money, very worthwhile to have on the homestead 👍

@pf5658 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a decent unit . Can you please give any info on price or where to purchase? I have a lot of dead trees and constant tree limbs falling on my property. Unfortunately the previous owner didn’t care about these things but I want to take care of it for safety reasons. Thanks!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

It was a few years ago but we got it from Home Depot for about 2000

@pf5658 Жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid I see. Thank you for replying. I did some searching and I found one on Amazon but the price has gone up quite a bit.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

@@pf5658 The price of everything has gone up quite a bit 😞

@citic101 4 жыл бұрын

COMING TO A HEARING AID SUPPLY SHOP NEAR YOU

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely need to wear ear protection. I think that is true for all the wood chippers, at least the ones I could afford! Have a great day!

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

We just measured the decibels and will be posting a video on how loud it really is soon.

@JohnDoe-lk8qv 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for just mtd shreder and info on blades

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s the blades we bought in another video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLWZh5mg2Kqnnps.html.

@orbital47 2 жыл бұрын

right how long do ful tank of petol last

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure exactly but definitely longer than I can feed it in one day!

@fakeusa 4 жыл бұрын

any videos of 5 - 6 inch branches?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

You must have found the video because you commented on it. Appreciate you watching and commenting and hope you have a great day :-)

@jkevr2021 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, they were effective in showing the machine up close... seems like a quality wood chipper

@maxgilbert18 4 жыл бұрын

At my Home Depot this is $2,700 bummer. I would probably do $1900 for it. Don't know if I can justify almost an extra $1000 when I can get a 3-4" chipper for $1000 total at northern tool.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! When we bought it regular price was 2500 and it was on sale for 600 off ! Don’t blame you on this one. That’s a lot of money.

@derekmclv 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get it back up the ramp to put it up?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

That was a pain in the neck, wife and I pushed it! We keep it in the shelterlogic now.

@goobershead 3 жыл бұрын

Grease Zerk, is that little button.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is more videos coming soon in the spring

@Prozac362 2 жыл бұрын

How does it do with leaves and oak tree nuts?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Leaves no problem. It shreds them up pretty good. No clue on the nuts though, never put any through

@allendeanhuscusson459 2 жыл бұрын

The plastic container is for a liquid to aid in the ease that limbs go through ( portable ) Johnny😂

@johnsain3117 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the update. Is it still running good?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Still running great! Just uploaded a new video because we flipped and sharpened the blades.

@morejelloplease 4 жыл бұрын

so almost 1 year later how's it holdin up? the chipper not the helmet ;)

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Chipper is holding up great! Been using it almost every day for the past few weeks. Blade is still sharp and i'm uploading a video where i'm pulling it along on ATV trails to clear them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

@kennethlowe6337 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I learned about mine wear a long sleeve shirt and jeans. Old skin tears easy 🥺

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice 👍 lol

@johntexan4165 2 жыл бұрын

okay, it can cut 1.5" branches... :|

@josephlynn85 4 жыл бұрын

How is your chipper holding up? Are you still happy with your purchase?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Held up great as of the end of last season. Have not had a chance to use it this year but looking forward to it. We will post an update when we get a chance to do some work with it again.

@josephlynn85 4 жыл бұрын

Creating A Simpler Life I live in the southern Adirondacks, just dropped a 90’ maple so this will be a huge help, plus I have about 6 acres so trying to not rent a machine as I will have a constant need for one, so thanks for the video and the response it’s much appreciated

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

@@josephlynn85 Sorry, for some reason I never got a notification for this comment! We are in southern ADK too! Near warrensburg. It works great. We are editing a video right now where we tow it on our ATV trails to clear all the crap that fell this past winter. Did you ever end up getting a chipper?

@joseismaelorantessolorzano534 3 жыл бұрын

Tienes otro vídeo donde se vea como tritura hojas secas y frutas de desperdicio

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

it works best on green wood

@joseismaelorantessolorzano534 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid eso observe cuando la estuvo utilizando y en otros videos que he visto, gracias

@pain548 4 жыл бұрын

Were did u order it from there chana

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Ordered it from Home Depot. Was in within a few days.

@TheAdventuresofMrMrsB 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, 395 lb. I guess that thing really is built.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

The Adventures of Mr. & Mrs. B. It is. Hopefully that means it will last us a good long time!!

@tommac8602 4 жыл бұрын

I don't want another engine to maintain, I'm looking a pto driven chipper.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Wish we had a tractor!

@Justin-tb2qk 3 жыл бұрын

I thinking about it but like a log splitter it is nice to be able use the tractor while shredding and splitting. Just my thought.

@gb1372 2 жыл бұрын

Good tool! I'm looking for a wood chipper and found your video via google search :) Please let me know if it's a good chipper after 3 years of use, enough power? Any issues, or problems? Is it work for a 6-inch branch?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Still using it with no problems! Great investment for us. We don’t generally put larger wood through it though. Basically anything bigger than about an inch or so gets burned so we use it mostly for small stuff. Got extra blades so I can rotate them out for sharpening

@gb1372 2 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Are you thinking of buying a sawmill like a "Woodland Mills" to get green wood lumber from your wood logs? I will defiantly buy a wood chipper as you have but have not decided about a sawmill.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

We would really like to, just can’t lay out money for it right now. We think it would definitely be worth it in the long run.

@doloinc 3 жыл бұрын

Could this be moved short distances by hand, or is an atv or vehicle necessary?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

If it’s fairly level you can easily move it a short distance by hand. Another video coming soon!

@doloinc 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid - would greatly appreciate it if you could show mobility. Im interested in the unit, but transporting it to and from storage and my work area is currently the major issue because I would only be able to move it by hand

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

We will include it. There’s also a newer version I think that also has front wheels. No idea on pricing though.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s the video with my wife moving it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMp_fMh_nM23cnk.html

@EricAwful313 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be maneuvered without toe?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can be tilted and moved. It’s a little heavy but my wife can do it. Check this video out where she moves it alone kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMp_fMh_nM23cnk.html

@EricAwful313 2 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Thanks.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

@@EricAwful313 very welcome!

@allendeanhuscusson459 2 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

We bought it a few years ago when it first came out and got a great deal, about $2000

@bryanhauschild4376 4 жыл бұрын

Watch the nuts on that bearing block, those bolts are not long enough to engage the nylon inserts.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Hauschild yes. Thank you. Will be adding lock tight as well 👍

@chris247478 3 жыл бұрын

How has it held up after one year?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

It has held up great. I do need to turn the blade around but that is because I have dulled it a bit with so much use. Still very happy

@chris247478 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Nice. Thank you.

@user-ww1ru4ls5k 3 жыл бұрын

HELLO can I ask about the price of this machine

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

It was 2000 when we bought it about 2 years ago.

@garyfauchon4328 2 жыл бұрын

How about a 6in log and show that

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Check out this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e52Zi8KAuc-cm58.html

@brettnaysmith3949 Жыл бұрын

Its a rebadged hyundai chipper even down to the crate and accessories

@JohnBraman413 Жыл бұрын

are you still using it?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Well, not during the winter, but the rest of the year we are.

@heriekosiswanto7260 4 жыл бұрын

This machine usefull....thanks for video... How much capacity in a day....?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean by capacity but I fed it for 4 hours straight on a tank of gas.

@heriekosiswanto7260 4 жыл бұрын

Is the blade a good quality? How many blade is in the machine... If I work it 1000 kg in a day....how many day I have to change or sharpen it....

@heriekosiswanto7260 4 жыл бұрын

Because I have machine similar.... I have to change and sharpen the blade in 2 days....

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Heri Ekosiswanto this one has a reversible blade that I can flip over.

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Heri Ekosiswanto that really depends on what you’re putting in it. We are only really doing brush

@jeffcrowder1892 3 жыл бұрын

where is your hearing protection?

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

I have it. Very important 👍

@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you have been fully trained and licenced to use one of theese because in the 🇬🇧 you can’t use a wood chipper if you havnt been fully trained or licensed

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Not here in the USA. Sorry you have so many rules there. Curious if you need training and a license to operate a chainsaw as well? That would really put a dent in our ability to maintain our own land. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you need a chainsaw licence aswell

@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Evans garden services jones Jones wow. Thanks for sharing that.

@jayuppercase3398 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I would guess every farm in the UK has a chainsaw I can't imagine everyone having a license. Do you mean if doing it professionally as a business

@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093 4 жыл бұрын

JayUppercase every body got to have a licence mate