Harbor Freight Wood Chipper - Deep Dive
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Based on the positive response from my first Harbor Freight wood chipper video, I decided to make a new video based on the feedback I received and things I've learned after owning this machine for the past 6 months. Sit back and get ready to take a closer look at this little giant.
If you are planning to operate a machine like this, be sure you do so safely, with all proper safety gear, knowledge of the equipment, and precautions for others around you. You are responsible for your safety!
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Safety Gear
2:38 - Before Starting the Machine
4:38 - Jamming the Machine (what not to do)
5:42 - Clearing a Jam
8:27 - Prepping your Wood
14:02 - Time to Shred
14:50 - Safely Clearing the Hopper
18:25 - Check out the Chips
19:29 - Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this vlog. Much appreciated.
Great real use review. I have a natural area that has a few years of “leef” buildup and small twigs and branches. This will definitely take care of it.
For sure, and it is light weight enough to take to the job rather than having to try to drag the materials to the chipper like those big towable models.
Very nice review video on the workings of this chipper!!
Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Great video man 🍻
Hi. I have a 25+ year old MTD shredder that's dying. I most likely get HF. I was going to tell you about wearing gloves because of the vibration, but you learned that on your own. One tip that I always did was sharpening the chipper blades every year and the mulching blade every other. Actually, everything on a chipper is rather simple so you should get a lot of use out of yours.
I will have to give sharpening the blades a go soon. I hope this little chipper lasts a while. It's perfect for the occasional yard clean up!
I have a very old chipper/shredder which has nothing but flails in it, I think it has 4 rows of flails, all of which need removed and flipped to a new cutting edge, but for the life of me I cannot get the dang thing apart to do so LOL. I was thinking of getting one of these Chipper/Shredders from HF, but I'm going to hold off and get a PTO powered one for my tractor...I have the tractor may as well make use out of it LOL.
Nothing wrong with the HF Chipper though, IDK I may still get one, for smaller quicker jobs it might be worth having it as well....the PTO powered ones are usually for much larger materials which I very seldom have.
Nice job Matty!
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I purchased this earlier this year and it's been a great addition to my property. The cord lock disappeared on mine as well. Ordered a lifetime supply for $5 online. Safety glasses are a minimum! I've been wearing arborist headgear lately (mesh face shield and hardhat) as it throws a lot of chips from the hopper. The rubber guard in the hopper sags over time allowing more chips to ejected. Also, good call on prepping the material. I've had to clear a few jams due to skipping this step.
Excellent lesson on useing chepper/shredders in general. The recip saw is necessary to make things run smoother. Those engines on comsumer grade chippers/shreddeers seem to be barely large enough to do the job. If I ever get a free one, I'd look at getting a larger engine if the crankshaft matches the machine. I got a used one with an 8.5 hp engine and it's barely enough.
Yeah, they definitely don't go overboard with the power. I think the machine is engineered to have the flywheel soak up the larger branches. When the inertia runs out, the machine quits. I am tempted to see if I could swap a little diesel engine onto this. Maybe someday!
Excellent video
Glad you liked it!
@@matty-0
Thank you!
We bought one a few hours after watching your video.
I thought about buying one of the Predator Wood Chippers, but I am going to hold off and purchase a PTO model for my tractor....there are a few options out there, that I think would better serve me.
Check the oil, and fuel. Do an oil change every so often. Good video, I use a saw saw all the time. That and electric chain saws
Good advice. Frequent oil changes (and air filter too) will be needed due to all the dust. An electric chainsaw would be nice. I'll have to add that to my wishlist!
I have like seven electric chain saws. I have them already to go sharp oiled. I use one for 15 minutes, and go to the next one. I'm using a good generator. This idea of pullalot chain saws , suck. The electric cut just as fast for what I'm cutting, and the generator is like 18 feet away so the noise is not even a factor. I'm 62 years old and cut about a half cord of mesquite wood when I cut. I need a chipper to get rid of the smaller stuff. I have 55 acres and over 1,000 mesquite trees on it. They feed the goat herd most of the time.
Great video and especially great general advice for how to use a chipper.
After watching this video, I'm thinking it's easier to load my car with yard debris and take it to the Yard debris dump. About 5 mi from my house they take the yard debris for free and chip it up and return it as mulch for free in the spring. Can't be free. 😂
Glad you like the video. It sounds like you've got the best setup of all!
Heck, if you got a way to get rid of your debris and it don't cost you for sure do it that way.
Great explanation video, the machine has its purpose. I think the feed for the 3" could be wider, but sometimes in some cases I don't understand what comes to the mind of the designers, but whatever, you got to use a lot of common sense in order to be sucessful...
I think the engineers were trying to make sure nobody was jamming this little machine up too easily with that feed tube!
What is that hand saw thingy you use to cut branch. Name link. Please
I'm using this exact saw: DeWalt 60V MAX FLEXVOLT Cordless Brushless Reciprocating Saw
Link: www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/power-tools/reciprocating-saws/2493377?store=17598&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qECdWRFs7lyf8cvSfU3Bt7HGlt9GqWvB0Rtfr29CH4E_tFCpn8yuYBoC2KcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
It's completely overkill for this type of work, but I use it for general demolition and metal work as well and it's always up for the task. They make a 20v one that would work for trimming branches that is more affordable.
Hearing protection is mandatory, also.
Bought this machine and used it twice over the course of a year. 3rd time we used it, the massive weight of the cutting head was too much for the 1" crankshaft and it snapped right off. Now looking for a machine that is clutch driven or at least has a crank support on both sides of the cutting head.
I'm surprised I haven't had the same results yet. I've stalled my engine many times now, and I'm ready and waiting for some catastrophic failure. There are more durable machines, but not in this price segment!
Looking for a machine with the clutch is going to be difficult I think, most of these are direct drive unfortunately. Maybe if you can find a larger model that is belt driven you may find that it has a clutch, if not, at least the belt would slip if the chipper head gets jammed.
"if it fits, it shits"
You know when it rhymes, it's a fact
If rhyme it do, it must be true...
Just got this, ,can't get it to start
Silly question, but did you turn the fuel and ignition on? Also, make sure there's enough oil - I'm pretty sure the engine has a low oil ignition cut.
Have you tested this with “animal bones” yet ? How do you think it might stack up against something like 200lbs of something meat like?
No, friend. You'll have to make that video!
@@matty-0 LMAO 😂 good video, I just want something I can make my own wood chips and mulch with,
@@sonnyg960 I don't think this little machine will pull off any Fargo stuff. That being said, I am not willing to test with my own appendages!
Wife giving you trouble again?😅😂🤣
@@shuster1921 hahahaa if that had been the fate of my ex-wife I might be remarried by now, bitches be loving psychotic murderers… at least on TV…
Do the branches need to be dry and seasoned, or can/will it shred wet, green wood?
It definitely has an easier time with dry stuff and I would say if you let the branches sit for a few days, you'll have an easier time. It can do green stuff, but be ready to go easy with feeding, especially leafy stuff. The discharge port loves to get clogged with green leafy stuff.
I wondered where Steven Seagal has been in his retirement.
This is no place for your fantasies, sir!
how about if its been sitting that a lil animal didnt make a home in it
Yes, definitely a good idea to do a visual down the chute and make sure nothing has moved in.
You must want a job at Harbor Freight. You sure have it talked to death.
Are they hiring?
You get what you pay for.
Yes.