What? No bandsaw milling threads?

[Crzybowhntr]

For those of you that buy single to a few logs from individuals, how do you settle on a price? Do you try to estimate the board feet in which you may get from a particular tree and go from there? I just bought a single fallen red oak from a fella up the road for a $100. I'm guessing that I'll get about 700 bf out of that particular tree. Was that a reasonable price to pay? The way I see it is that even if I'm way off in my estimate I'll still have great firewood with what's not millable.

 

[Loony661]

For those of you that buy single to a few logs from individuals, how do you settle on a price? Do you try to estimate the board feet in which you may get from a particular tree and go from there? I just bought a single fallen red oak from a fella up the road for a $100. I'm guessing that I'll get about 700 bf out of that particular tree. Was that a reasonable price to pay? The way I see it is that even if I'm way off in my estimate I'll still have great firewood with what's not millable.
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That’s fair to high for what Red Oak is selling for at the mills around me right now. I’d say you did OK, and didn’t get taken. But I wouldn’t pay more than that for a tree of that size.

 

[Sawdust Man]

I pretty much don't pay for logs because there is so much to be had just for the removal.....at least thats how it is around here.
My advice is definitely don't pay anything for logs unless they are prime sawlogs.

That one you have there certainly looks like a nice log in the pics so you'll probably do fine.

Most likely, over time as folks discover you have a mill, you will find lots of great opportunities for low cost or free logs.....that has been my experience many times over.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

That’s fair to high for what Red Oak is selling for at the mills around me right now. I’d say you did OK, and didn’t get taken. But I wouldn’t pay more than that for a tree of that size.

I sort of thought it was a bit high but he's only 1.5 miles from the house and has one more larger oak he said I could get as well. However, it's in a precarious position. I also spotted a culvert in the weeds I'd like to take off of his hands, so I'm hoping this is a foot in the door to dicker on other stuff.

 

[Loony661]

I sort of thought it was a bit high but he's only 1.5 miles from the house and has one more larger oak he said I could get as well. However, it's in a precarious position. I also spotted a culvert in the weeds I'd like to take off of his hands, so I'm hoping this is a foot in the door to dicker on other stuff.

You actually did really good if there’s actually 700 bd ft of saw-able lumber in that tree. You basically paid .15 a ft for it. I averaged .61/ft on my last log sale - so you took that tree cheap.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

Thanks. That gives me a good idea on how to make future offers.

 

[dall]

Thanks. That gives me a good idea on how to make future offers.

you need to remember

if it fits it ships

then you will be ok

 

[Mastermind]

I gotta get started on a 700 sq ft house package. What are you guys working on?

 

[Sawdust Man]

I gotta get started on a 700 sq ft house package. What are you guys working on?

What type of woods are you going to use?



I'm currently trying to get a bunch of logs sawed up before the bugs & mold start up too bad.

Also have a couple 16' oak trailer decking orders, and some 3/8" oak trim boards.


Got a batch of sycamore to cut first thing.

 

[Mastermind]

What type of woods are you going to use?

White and yellow pine for framing, poplar for siding, and hemlock for the covered porches.

 

[Sawdust Man]

White and yellow pine for framing, poplar for siding, and hemlock for the covered porches.

All easy sawing stuff..... assuming eastern hemlock saws nicely?... west coast hemlock cuts like butter.

Lots of pics, or it never happened....

 

[Fleethirte]

Cutting some oak 2x4s. Need to make a shop for my forge

 

[Mastermind]

All easy sawing stuff..... assuming eastern hemlock saws nicely?... west coast hemlock cuts like butter.

Lots of pics, or it never happened....

Hemlock is weird. Saws like yellow pine.....but dries hard as hell.

I'll be sure and post pics. First we have to do site work, septic layout and approval, foundation, etc.

 

[Sawdust Man]

Picked up some cedar from a neighbor this week.

 

[Sawdust Man]

....and another nice sycamore.

 

[Sawdust Man]

Yesterday, I got started on some pine that's got some grubs eating it....gotta hurry up!


Nasty lil buggers!

 

[JIMG]

I'm looking to build a cabin out in the woods for the boys (11 & 9) to use this summer. I have hemlock and poplar blow down to go harvest for it. I'm thinking 12' x 12' with sleeping loft up in the rafter space for them and the cousins.

 

[Sawdust Man]

I'm looking to build a cabin out in the woods for the boys (11 & 9) to use this summer. I have hemlock and poplar blow down to go harvest for it. I'm thinking 12' x 12' with sleeping loft up in the rafter space for them and the cousins.

That'll be a fun project, are you going to have your boys help build it?

 

[Fleethirte]

Yesterday, I got started on some pine that's got some grubs eating it....gotta hurry up!View attachment 413225View attachment 413226


Nasty lil buggers!
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i sliced a salamander in half that was hibernating in the wood. i think he was going after the ants that i didn’t know ate a good portion of the inner log

 

[Fleethirte]

i saw in here previously that someone was using the wood mizer blades.

so far i have only used the woodland blades.

are the mizers better? i think they are are actually cheaper then the woodland.