Dykstra davE

Dykstra davE

Warren Buffet said, "Price is what you pay, and Value is what you get". Few truer words than that. Purchasing products should be no different. I love to buy and hate to sell, part of my social anxiety, so I tend to keep things for the long run. Our dumps are full of cheap products, unneeded purchases, billions of dollars worth, wasted because of impulse buying, not, basically buying junk just to say you have one of those things everyone else wants. So stop filling our landfills, and emptying your wallet!

I am an average guy, who happens to be dutchman, again dutchman are stereotyped as people who tight with their money, overly frugal, personally I don't mind the stereotype, there is some truth there. I personally believe that we in general have learned from our youth that money does not grow on trees, that you want something you need to save for it, and having worked/saved for it, it is much harder to let go of that money. Unlike pulling out a plastic card or clicking a keyboard.

Operating Wood Processor

Operating Wood Processor

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Kubota Z231KH

Kubota Z231KH

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Big Red XP 20 hr review

Norwood Log Hog Review

Norwood Log Hog Review

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  • @JeffWalker-e4e
    @JeffWalker-e4e9 күн бұрын

    I have the deluxe what are you running for air pressure for saw

  • @StephenBiz
    @StephenBiz9 күн бұрын

    These are incredibly good built machines. I cut with the 54 inch variant. They’re definitely more expensive, but sometimes you do get what you pay for. Necessity if you have a larger yard.

  • @ChampionFirewoodManitoba
    @ChampionFirewoodManitoba13 күн бұрын

    We run he Red Runner Deluxe. 3 years in. It's not without faults but it's been a decent machine

  • @drawncept8391
    @drawncept8391Ай бұрын

    I have the outlander 1000 6x6 and absolutely love it. Sometimes I wish I would have gotten one of these, but in a world of sxs I wanted something different. I am envious of the electric dumping bed, though lol. Great vid.

  • @renrut66851
    @renrut66851Ай бұрын

    What a waste of 11 minutes. I wanted to see how these machines work and you never ran a log through it.

  • @blitzlex
    @blitzlexАй бұрын

    What’s the max width of this model? Thx

  • @mr.jgutierrez7254
    @mr.jgutierrez72543 ай бұрын

    Is the kawasaki engine better than the kholer

  • @jvallieres1979
    @jvallieres19794 ай бұрын

    Since this part broke once I would order another for a spare so when it breaks again you can fix in an hour instead of weeks later. Reduce your downtime! Also, it looks like some of those hoses at the back rub sharp edges which eventually will cut your hoses or wires. Use pool noodles or tape around the hoses or wires to protect them. Obviously it’s built as cheap as possible but a little maintenance and slight improvements looks like it will go a long way.

  • @ChampionFirewoodManitoba
    @ChampionFirewoodManitoba13 күн бұрын

    For sure. It's a decent machine but not without issues. Preventative maintenance goes a long way

  • @jvallieres1979
    @jvallieres19794 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I know Pembroke area. My dad cut a lot of lumber with his large modular sawmill in that area in the 80s. I e worked on a few bridges in that area as well. Nice machine.

  • @MrFakit
    @MrFakit4 ай бұрын

    I believe those Kohlers have a winter setting, you turn the air intake towards the muffler

  • @eastwoodgoatcompany7782
    @eastwoodgoatcompany77825 ай бұрын

    Mine has 320 hrs. Bought it in kinda rough shape but no complaints so far. Does more than what it seems like it could.

  • @beefieschannel8955
    @beefieschannel89556 ай бұрын

    This is the kind of review i like to watch, actual real world use age of these 6x6's, I would love to see more videos of you using your canam if possible. Hopefully this summer i can get my hands on my own. Until then its save and watch videos. You must have a easy face cord plus in the bed.

  • @guygaskell4439
    @guygaskell44396 ай бұрын

    Any thoughts on ground speed in forward or reverse? I have a 2017 that I bought used with 3200 hours. Seems extremely slow in high gear, in reverse. Pretty much all gears. Takes forever to plow my driveway. Usually running it WOT because I'm impatient.

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39555 ай бұрын

    No it’s quite quick in high maintenance maybe 18-20 mph. Not as fast as my other gear tractor

  • @jimhill5472
    @jimhill54726 ай бұрын

    I have a 2023 Limited 6x6 and it still has the old style front visco lok dif. The red 2024 units have the new smart lok dif. I love my 6x6 with heat/ac and closed cab and 30" tires. Great video!

  • @paullandry4031
    @paullandry40316 ай бұрын

    Where did you find out how to adjust the blade back. Mine is the Deluxe but the chain has stopped and the splitter also. No close dealers. I’m stuck with anew machine that does not work.

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39554 ай бұрын

    Hey Paul sorry I was away for a while. All the adjustments I basically figured out my self. But I would reach out to your distributor for their help. Adjusting the chain tension is pretty straightforward. Losses the two bolts at the base of the saw bar and then using an Allen key just above those two bolts to tighten chain and then retighten those two bolts.

  • @paullandry4031
    @paullandry40316 ай бұрын

    Wow most interesting. You are patient. I have the deluxe with less hours than you - now the cylinder pushing the wood won’t come out and the saw no longer works - all suddenly while I was working. Very annoying - I don’t know how to fix that. Dealer 2 hrs away suggests I bring the Red Runner to him.

  • @Cosmo-mn9lk
    @Cosmo-mn9lk5 ай бұрын

    Can't fix it if he doesn't have it

  • @ChampionFirewoodManitoba
    @ChampionFirewoodManitoba13 күн бұрын

    Can I ask what he cutting issue was? We run the Deluxe as well. Cuts fine so far

  • @mountie816
    @mountie8167 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great video. I've watched it several times. I have a 2024 on order and can't wait to start adding accessories to it.

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39556 ай бұрын

    Right on!

  • @tripleBacres
    @tripleBacres8 ай бұрын

    I wish i could purchase another one. Ive had mine for 4 years now. I use it at my camp. I usually arrive on Thursday leave Sunday afternoon. And thats every weekend. Its starts when i get there and does not shut off until i leave on Sunday. Hot refuel 9 pm and uaually between 9am 10am. Oil change is done on Sunday when i leave. Wish i had an hour meter on this thing. Also wish they never would have stopped selling this. Mine just started acting up. I am so bummed out right now lol. I totally give it a 10 out of 10. It owes me nothing. Thanks for the video

  • @eugene3888
    @eugene38888 ай бұрын

    The one I have seem to work good..only problem...

  • @1000adventureswithdad
    @1000adventureswithdad10 ай бұрын

    Dave, have you noticed that it has trouble sucking up leaves? Curious as I just picked up the new model for 23 and first time out seemed like it was shooting more leaves out of the deck than was sucking up. Kinda frustrating. Lmk what your experience has been. Thanks

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39557 ай бұрын

    Yes, I do find that you can only pick up a light amount of leaves, otherewise like you said it shoots more leaves out the bottom. And even if does suck up the leaves they do not get mulched well and very quickly fills the bags. So I do feel your frustration during fall clean ups.

  • @Camel_Jockey
    @Camel_Jockey10 ай бұрын

    AUDIO SUCKS!

  • @kylem3532
    @kylem353210 ай бұрын

    have you had to set the tracking yet? if so any chance you made a video of it, im having a hard time getting mine lined up properly

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39557 ай бұрын

    no I have not had any troubles with my tracking, have you gotten your lined up?

  • @user-pt8dm5rk9z
    @user-pt8dm5rk9z Жыл бұрын

    Do you know how much fuel you use on average, per cord?

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39557 ай бұрын

    Good question, I did about 2 cord yesterday on a tank of fuel. I think the tank is maybe 2.5 litres. So I would say 1.25 -1.5 litres per cord.

  • @robertharris683
    @robertharris683 Жыл бұрын

    Does the rubber deck latch in the up right position???

  • @nabillayoun
    @nabillayoun Жыл бұрын

    Very good thanks.

  • @paulg1827
    @paulg1827 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know it this is quick hitch compatible???

  • @dwinst1956
    @dwinst1956 Жыл бұрын

    Super video. My generator stopped. You solved it with the spark arrestor. Saved me 1000 dollars to buy another as princess doesn't sell it. My country place runs on generator to keep my basement sump from overflowing. Thanks

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39557 ай бұрын

    glad I could help someone, that is my purpose to hopefully help people or give honest insight. I have learned much from others channels. It had been an amazing generator still and has a lot of hours.

  • @clintsmall2025
    @clintsmall2025 Жыл бұрын

    would you be able to send me your dealer info, Mine here in manitoba does not get back to me and i am having issue with the bar not having enough hydraulic pressure to cut the wood

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave39557 ай бұрын

    I too had moments that I believed that there was a pressure issue when it came to pushing the bar down, but I have found when that happens it is a clear indicator that the chain is dull. Change the blade and it will go right through the same log. My dealer is DARRELL SAWMILL’S SALES Home - Darrell Sawmill’s Sales ADDRESS 1040 forest Lea road K8A 6W6 Pembroke, Ontario, CA CONTACT Tel.: (613)732-5916 Email: [email protected]

  • @gomond1
    @gomond1 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Safety trousers and work boots.

  • @davekana8388
    @davekana8388 Жыл бұрын

    The diesel tractor is the real motivation here! A must have for any logging event!

  • @mikeratkowski3506
    @mikeratkowski3506 Жыл бұрын

    Take it right to the local welding shop put that receiver on now you won’t regret it

  • @briant4162
    @briant4162 Жыл бұрын

    I like my lights I can mow my neighbors yard in the dark with them

  • @gmackinnon648
    @gmackinnon648 Жыл бұрын

    I bought one. It's put outside. In uilt wooden box with large port hole for exhaust and also drilled many breather holes . To prevent exhaust fumes bogging out unit yet it Boggs out/ shuts down, off within 20 minutes any recommendations . Or should I chain it to bumper. Drag, crunch the piece of crap? Thanks m8😊

  • @richarddespatie3515
    @richarddespatie3515 Жыл бұрын

    Actually the more you talk about this unit the more obvious its badly designed and cheaply made..so many problems you pointed out on all your videos combined

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and your reply. Are there days this thing pisses me off yes, are there short falls yes, is it perfect HECK no. Has it paid for it self in all the cords of wood I have sold, yes, has it made my life easier - big YES. This is a not a commercial unit, it’s a “homesteader unit”. But I use a lot often putting in 8 hr days running. The unit does require daily adjustments, clearly has some short falls on engineering. But the quality is actually pretty impressive.

  • @kenlangille9050
    @kenlangille9050 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for Video , There not many detail video on these sawmill

  • @stevelipman1662
    @stevelipman1662 Жыл бұрын

    Maaco is having a special this week on paintjobs only for Norwood Log Hogs for $9.99 plus there's a 25% off coupon you can use with it. Just a heads up

  • @kurtsmith4657
    @kurtsmith4657 Жыл бұрын

    Never seen a bandmill w/ the rollers on the bunks, might be a bit damage prone when loading heavy logs but I can see some advantages for material handling the boards/off cuts. Regards.

  • @lornemartin3845
    @lornemartin3845 Жыл бұрын

    Not many video's of this mill in action out there. Nice to see it. Seems like one of the best low cost mill options.

  • @daveandtina1
    @daveandtina1 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Dave. Beautiful Nov 22 day today and I was out using my standard and the same thing with the ram on the saw. Mine bent all to hell and I’m very disappointed. The cover needs to be beefed up a ton to withstand the constant pressure. Did the little braces in the corners hold up? Does it need more and thicker bracing? I’m thinking throughout that cover. I’ve called and left a message with Darrell. I’m hoping he will get back to me really soon. I’m wanting to take full advantage of this weather.

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry for not responding quicker, yes so far those braces have. But I can still see flexing of the cover during operation.

  • @daveandtina1
    @daveandtina1 Жыл бұрын

    Darrell didn’t help. I went right to Pascal in PQ. They sent me a new hood and some corner bracing and another brace for the back ram. The hood is a thicker gage steel as well. I have the hood all welded back up and now I’m waiting to get the lot plowed out to see what happens. Let’s hope this is a good fix.

  • @jimmydickson8854
    @jimmydickson8854 Жыл бұрын

    Has the spindles got sealed bearing which you can’t get grease in to them ,this issue has bean talked about on Utube a lot

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Yes they are sealed.

  • @travislayh6586
    @travislayh6586 Жыл бұрын

    Would you still recommend this unit? I am thinking about pulling the trigger on this one but wondering if I should be looking at other units that cost a bit more (which I would prefer not to do).

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Yes Travis I would still give it a buy rating. Compared to other competitors this model is nearly half price. Like anything it does have a few short falls, but they are easy to fix, and if you know the weaknesses in advance you can be prepared. So yes I would 100% buy again. I mean I would love a $50,000 commercial model but that simply is not in the budget.

  • @earlholmes9740
    @earlholmes9740 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative review. Any chance to share those part numbers to save a little frustration if others have similar issues?

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Yes I will look them up

  • @thefirewooddoctor
    @thefirewooddoctor Жыл бұрын

    Interesting cause to the parts failure. Bigger processors like a Japa goes 4-5 cords or so on one chain sharpening. Also don't forget to adjust the raker depth, same as you'd do on a chainsaw. (Am sure you know this, just saying for other people new to firewood and stuff)

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and comments, yes I use the Shtil sharpener which does it all for me in one pass, I have enjoyed your channel and insights.

  • @thefirewooddoctor
    @thefirewooddoctor Жыл бұрын

    Messick's did a video where they hinted at telling a customer that the parts they were looking for would be difficult to find. Was a Chinese mower named "Koboto". Am looking at other Kubota equipment, just not in the market for a mower. Quality equipment in one line usually means quality equipment in another. Hope you get back to making videos as the firewood processor is what I'm really interested in.

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    just putting one together today, thanks for watching!!

  • @randalmoroski1184
    @randalmoroski1184 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good!

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @marilyneakin1375
    @marilyneakin13752 жыл бұрын

    What does the 48" Kabota cost ????

  • @macbirt56
    @macbirt562 жыл бұрын

    can you do anything to increase the size of the video itself? It's too small to see.

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    sorry not sure why that is, will have to ask grandkids to fix lol

  • @RickNethery
    @RickNethery2 жыл бұрын

    What's the little resovour on the left side by the engine ?

  • @kingswirl1479
    @kingswirl1479 Жыл бұрын

    Hydraulic fluid reservoir for each transmission

  • @RickNethery
    @RickNethery Жыл бұрын

    @@kingswirl1479 Thanks

  • @jimwilliamson7598
    @jimwilliamson75982 жыл бұрын

    What a messy site!

  • @dykstradave3955
    @dykstradave3955 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I am not the neatest but have made improvements, a clean worksite is a safe and productive one!

  • @davechambers5997
    @davechambers59972 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I just purchased the exact same machine yesterday. It should be delivered in a couple of days, and I can't wait to try it!!!