Portable SawMill service? Who'd be interested?

Started by OlJarhead, October 19, 2012, 09:47:52 PM

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glenn kangiser

At least you know what you end up with that way. :)
"Always work from the general to the specific." J. Raabe

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OlJarhead

True.  Though admittedly if I had a higher production mill I might consider a bf rate instead but with my mill it can run anywhere from 75bf/hr to 250bf/her depending on log size, type of wood, helpers etc etc so my average is much closer to 125-150bf/hr over the entire day.  Charging by the hour helps ensure I don't lose my shirt on slow jobs!

glenn kangiser

I think my little mill is close to yours in production.

I can handle maximum 30" or so diameter about 21' long but they are always a fight and pretty slow to cut. 
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OlJarhead

With this mill my max is 24"x 18'6" but I'm seriously looking at getting the Woodmizer LT35HD which can handle 32"x21' and has all hydraulics for loading, turning, clamping etc.  It's a fairly high production mill


glenn kangiser

I would like a better one but rebuilding mine for the 16" wheels was about as close as I will get.  It is just a simple push carriaage but it makes good boards.  Lately I have more time than money so it will do.  [ouch]



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OlJarhead

Nothing wrong with simple :)  Mine LT10 is about as simple as it gets!  Makes great lumber too.