My new yard layout

[DGK]

Since I stopped cutting firewood last year and subsequently gave up my industrial lot, I had to set up the sawmill on my property. Here is a pic of the mill in the small area that I have allowed myself to work within. It is too easy to cut down the tress and chew up the property with the bobcat to make more room. It's a residential lot that is quite beautiful and I want to keep it that way. The slabs go into the grapple where I strap them then move them out of the way.
I cut, stickered & stacked 800 ft of 4/4, 8/4 and 6 by 6 today without help. The workflow worked well, except for the wind blowing from the wrong direction. :-)



 

[Brucer]

The wind always blows in the wrong direction :.

Nice layout!

[barbender]

That looks very well organized and neat. I can't even bear to post pictures of my "layout".

[Magicman]

It is difficult staying neat and organized and it looks like you have mastered the art very well.  What do you actually do with the slabs?

[DGK]

The slabs get bucked into stove length and are used in my wood boiler as either kindling or the larger pieces to get a good hot fire going. I strap them as it allows me to pick them up with the bobcat and drop a load into the back of a pickup truck easily as well as buck them with the chainsaw using a long bar all at once. A bit of extra work but it pays off in keeping the mess manageable.

[Magicman]

I thought so, but I wanted to hear your process.  It certainly sounds like you have your entire operation in order.   

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

DGK, Now that you have your place in order, can you come down and start on my Son's room?  :D