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And so it begins

Discussion in 'The Sawyer Room' started by Woodsnwoods, Jan 9, 2017.

  1. Woodsnwoods

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    After watching this forum, I got the bug Look what showed up in the mail today..... IMG_4176.JPG
     
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    I feel foolish sometimes for not having a mill. I have all the wood I'd ever need if I had a way to mill it.
     
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    I have subcontracted with a portable sawmill operator and he will cut for wood. No cash out of your pocket but just in most cases about a third of what we cut.
     
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    Which is what I did a few years ago, but he took about 1/2. Worked for me.
    I'd love to get one of those, just for some of the pine and Spruce. Lots of uses for rough cut boards.
     
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    papadave,
    Yep, I think it probably goes by how valuable the wood is that your cutting. I parted with some nice oak and cherry so maybe mine was a little less. Half or a third still cheaper than owning the mill.
     
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    I got close to 2000 bd ft out of that deal. Not unhappy. Still have about 40% stickered.
     
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    Congrats on the mill! I would like the bigger granberg but I'd have to upgrade to a larger chainsaw which I can't afford ATM so I have this instead. IMG_20170124_171616566_HDR.jpg
     
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