I really appreciate this review. This feels like the right tool for the light duty residential lawn cleanup I need to do this summer.
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely good for light duty and reducing waste. I’m glad the video was helpful.
@ml9633
2 жыл бұрын
We just got this Sunjoe in, plus last w-e we got the angle extended chainsaw and recommend both. Sunjoe is impressive. The red shredder chipper plugged in as soon as we got it today. Children, 10 & 11, worked with me feeding the chipper shredder and we calmly did 2 full load wheel barrels in 2 hours. Cleaned up a lot. Feed it nonstop without a problem. Need to go easier with apple tree branches, very hardwood, but the Sunjoe eats through it like a charm. Price of buying chipped wood today, good saving plus we know what we shred! Very safe for children helping, yes, with long sleeves, good gloves and safety glasses are important. Really enjoy these 2 units. Last thing, i expected the chipper shredder to be much loader, pretty decent. :)
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that. A few weeks ago my daughter and I were having fun feeding this thing for hours too. She and I agreed that there's something gratifying about shredding branches into chips.
@joshual574
3 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent review!! I’m gonna buy this used tomorrow, will sharpen the blades first thing. It will just be for sticks in the yard and making mulch for my potted plants
@BruceAlanR
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad the video was helpful. Just FYI- You can get a set of replacement blades for $11 on Amazon. They’re not OEM parts, but folks have said they work with this model. They’re also half the price of Sun Joe’s replacements. 2pcs Garden Shredder Chipper Blades Cutters Kit 2 Hole Metal Garden Cut Blades Tools Set www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3NF9VW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9315DQ1Z8FS4TRZ8DAVK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@immylegend
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the honest review. I had purchased it before watching this review. After about a year of light and minimal use, it is not chipping anymore, so I got on KZitem to find a video to figure out what's wrong with it and see if it's fixable. I would not purchase this product again nor recommend it, but to be fair, it's my first wood chipper and I've never tried any others, so I don't have a frame of reference to compare to. Mine turns on, makes the loud noise and the blade seems to be turning but it jams more than cuts. I would be surprised if the blades need to be replaced so soon. I didn't purchase a warranty. I'm not convinced that the extra expense might have been worth it. Overall, I'm a bit disappointed with the product and looking to fix it or trash it :(
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. If it’s jamming more than cutting, I’d start with the blades to eliminate that possibility. Since the blades are two sided, try flipping them.
@hpsjkgill
Жыл бұрын
Nice review Helped me decide and bought one Thanks
@BruceAlanR
Жыл бұрын
Glad the review was helpful. I really like being able to break down small branches and put the mulch into the gardens, which in turn returns the nutrients to the soil. When it comes time to rotate or change the blades, you can refer to my other video on how to do that here: How To Change Blades on Sun Joe Chipper Shredder CJ602E and CJ601E kzitem.info/news/bejne/0puu0WewhoFpqI4 It’s amazing how fresh blades or rotating the blades (they’re double edged) improves performance. Enjoy!
@nikerailfanningttm9046
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered this in grey from amazon for $113! it will make trimming our 20+ ligustrum bushes much more fun! our ligustrums are in a "wall" formation, with seven at the front lawn that are younger than their 13 older brothers and sisters that form the rest of the wall in our back yard. We trimmed the "big brothers and sisters" and took their branches to the street, but the little brothers and sisters will have their branches chipped when this chipper arrives in two days. We have three more ligustrum bushes, they are the babies of the ligustrum family in our yard, we got them three years ago, so they are not as tall, so we consider them babies. They will not be trimmer for a few years.
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
$113 is a good price. Good luck with the ligustrum… they spread like bittersweet if you don’t stay on top of them. 😃
@monalisahota
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I just added this to my cart but I don't think I have the patience to deal with the overall speed, noise and cleaning. Will try to find something better
@BruceAlanR
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! The biggest issue is the opening of the hopper, which is where patience comes into play. I haven’t experienced many clogs or jams other than trying to chip fresh wood with lots of leaves or branches that are too thick. In this video I had two clogs from too much leaf material, but I didn’t have to open the hopper to clear them (just had to reach up the chute). It’s even possible it was user error because I was using a bucket underneath which can cause the debris to back up in the chute. You can see the short here: kzitem.infoGqDsNgoyxY0?feature=share
@monalisahota
Жыл бұрын
The short makes it look much better. I thought you said it took you hours to finish the pile in the main video. That's what I don't have e the patience for. But it looks like since you were just trying it out for the first time, things were a bit slower. I am eyeing the one by sunjoe that says 'silent' chipper. And one by Wen. Will give the silent one a try first. Thanks!
@BruceAlanR
Жыл бұрын
In the long video it was not only my first time using it, but it was a substantially bigger pile. The shredder is intended for residential use so it’s still much slower than a gas powered model. Good luck!
@LibertyLensOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought this unit and am so disappointed … as you said, the opening for the hopper makes it so you have to trim to size before attempting to load it. the amount of mulch you get isn’t significant considering the small size of branches this machine is limited to. more like a twig mulcher
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. I’d say large twig mulcher is an accurate description.
@bradford.champlin
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I just bought the gray version, but I was wondering if there's a break in period at all? I've read some chippers have metal shavings in when first used. Was this the case with the sunjoe?
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Mine didn’t require a break in period at all and I put it right to work. I didn’t notice any metal shavings either.
@anonymos5726
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It helps a lot.
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Cheers!
@treasurecoasthomesteader5868
2 жыл бұрын
My locking key for the on off switch fell out. Is there a hack to turn it on without it?
@BruceAlanR
Жыл бұрын
There’s probably a way to jumper it, but if your tool is still under warranty, I recommend reaching out to SunJoe. They’re usually pretty helpful.
@leavethekidsalone
2 жыл бұрын
Just got mine for 96 bucks free shippin
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s fantastic.
@CamOfWorms1
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I agree about the strap on the paddle. Yikes! In addition to mulching leaves and branches I would like to run vegetable scraps through it to break down food for worms. How do you think this would do with cabbage? I'll have a lot of quatered cores and outside peels. When the outside peels dry they get... gummy? I'd love to know your thoughts!
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm… I think cabbage will gum it up. A few days ago I stuffed in a few 5 foot tall rhubarb stalks, which basically got puréed inside. I then stuffed in some dried branches and ended up with a sawdusty sludge which I cleaned out when I was done. It was a mess. You may be better off using a food processor.
@CamOfWorms1
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAlanR Thank you for the reply, Bruce! I'm glad I decided against it. That sounds like it wouldn't meet my goals at all! I went to return my brother's Sun Joe electric tiller to him and realized it would fit my needs pretty well.
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Ah! A tiller makes more sense. You’d be able to clean it out much easier.
@leonardwilson6200
2 жыл бұрын
leonard wilson 0 seconds ago I am totally pissed. Purchased Sun Joe CJ602E 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder last week from Amazon. Wheels, no axel. Called Sun Joe and was told they would send the axel. Axel arrived today. When I went to assemble the axel, it would not fit. Turns out that the axel holes in the base are drilled prior to bending the tube. When the tube is bent, the hole is knocked out of round just enough that the axel will not fit. The only way I can fix it is with either a rat tail file or a drill, neither of which I do not have. Sun Joe needs to check the parts prior to shipping which apparently they do not. Had the part(s) been checked and dry fitted prior to shipping, assembly issue(s) as this would be caught and corrected. This is the result of poor inspection and quality control. Now I have to call customer service tomorrow (they close at 2000hrs. {8 pm). I want to talk to the engineering department about the problem. You do not drill holes where the pipe will be bent prior to bending the pipe as the diameter of the hole will be altered, in this case, axel hole out of round.
@BruceAlanR
2 жыл бұрын
Ugh! That’s horrible! Thanks for sharing that story. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
@Jaze2022
Жыл бұрын
you look miserable trying to shove those branches through. I need a small unit for an urban yard clean up. Lots of small branches, vegetable garden waste and the evergreen wall trimmings. Do you think this unit is appropriate for that? I hate to be dumping out the evergreen trimmings. Seems like such a waste
@BruceAlanR
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it felt pretty miserable at the time because I was supposed to be on vacation. 😂 For the price the thing does great for residential use. Works well with small branches, evergreen and pine tree trimmings. The only vegetable waste I’ve shredded was dried out corn cobs and rhubarb stalks although I was thinking about trying to shred watermelon rinds tonight. I may have to try that tomorrow. (I’d like to add them to my compost pile). If you shred wet debris, just have a few dry sticks to run through at the end or at least open it up to dry out when you’re done. Here’s a short where I shred wet branches with leaves. Man Vs. Brush Pile - Sun Joe Chipper Shredder #Shorts kzitem.infoGqDsNgoyxY0?feature=share
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