Wood chippers

Chrisinta1914

12 years ago

Hello all. I just bought a used wood chipper with a 10 hp motor rated to mulch 3 inch limbs. However, upon using the chipper I notice that it takes an usually long time and effort for the chipper to deal with even 2 inch limbs. Is this the norm with chippers. The motor starts right up and seems to run strong. Might I need new blades? Any advice/info would be appreciated.

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nod702
12 years ago
If you will post the make and model it would help.
bob_cville
12 years ago
The make and model would help. It may well be possible to remove and sharpen the existing blade(s).
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tom_nwnj
11 years ago
Probably needs sharpening. If sticks have mud on them, will take the edge right off the blades.

I keep a pruning lopper and chainsaw nearby when shredding. Anything with mud gets cut off.
johnnysapples
11 years ago
I just sharpened mine. It takes me about 30 seconds to chip a dry 11/2" cherry branch. Plus it shook the hell out of my arm while pushing it in. I had to use an acetylene torch to get the screws out of the blade. I used the side of a spinning grindstone with no table to keep the angle right free handing it. That's just me! Yes I wont be putting any dirty stuff threw the chipper either! Mine is a 1975 five hp Mackissick. New to me though.