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Started by irvi00, February 21, 2018, 08:00:41 PM

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irvi00

Anyone else out there getting calls and requests specifically for rough cut lumber? They want full dimension, bandsawn lumber and willing to pay a premium. I can't keep up with orders, and I'm pricing ABOVE kiln dried, dressed prices. Seems like folks are after that ole rustic look. 

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Southside

Reclaimed wood, farm tables, rustic flooring, and walnut tops, all the in thing these days.  We can thank HGTV for it.  
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The reason that I was called to saw that 230 mile away road trip job detailed on the "Whatcha Sawin" topic was that the customer wanted rough cut posts, beams, and timbers.  I sawed ~12Mbf and now he is calling and wanting me to come back as soon as possible.
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irvi00

Quote from: Southside logger on February 21, 2018, 08:20:45 PM
Reclaimed wood, farm tables, rustic flooring, and walnut tops, all the in thing these days.  We can thank HGTV for it.  
Aside from the specialty wood, and "exotics". People are desperate for anything they can get. Even after I explain that squirrels were running on it that morning. 

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WLC

What are they wanting?  Pine, hardwood, or does it matter? Green, or air dried or does that matter?  I guess lots of construction is still going on in your part of the world.  That area has been growing a lot since the late 60's/early 70's when Helen went from sawmill town to alpine wonderland.

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irvi00

Quote from: WLC on February 21, 2018, 09:54:17 PM
What are they wanting?  Pine, hardwood, or does it matter? Green, or air dried or does that matter?  I guess lots of construction is still going on in your part of the world.  That area has been growing a lot since the late 60's/early 70's when Helen went from sawmill town to alpine wonderland.

Grew up in Robertstown.
Growing up I can remember 20 sawmills within 20 miles of us. Now theres 2. Seems like the push is more "rustic" these days. They don't care what it costs. Green off the mill is ok with them.

Dave Shepard

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WLC

Quote from: irvi00 on February 21, 2018, 10:16:44 PM
Quote from: WLC on February 21, 2018, 09:54:17 PM
What are they wanting?  Pine, hardwood, or does it matter? Green, or air dried or does that matter?  I guess lots of construction is still going on in your part of the world.  That area has been growing a lot since the late 60's/early 70's when Helen went from sawmill town to alpine wonderland.

Grew up in Robertstown.
Growing up I can remember 20 sawmills within 20 miles of us. Now theres 2. Seems like the push is more "rustic" these days. They don't care what it costs. Green off the mill is ok with them.
Yep, I guess yall and Mt Yonah are the only two?  Or is Mt Yonah closed down now?  Haven't been home in several years so don't really know.  Is the hardwood flooring plant still there in Cleveland?
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irv00- Should I stop sending folks your way when they call looking for lumber?  I'd hate to see y'all having to stay open on Saturday just to keep up.  :laugh:
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goose63

I have a guy that comes from Ft Dodge Iowa 100 to 200 bf at atime green off the mill 



This 100 bf when he askd how much I told him $500 he brought cash Morri just let me know he would like more now if it would just warm up so I can get back to milling
goose
if you find your self in a deep hole stop digging
saw logs all day what do you get lots of lumber and a day older
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Brad_bb

Rough circle sawn I can understand.  But with a woodmizer, you don't get good sawmarks unless you're dull or have hit a nail.  I actually bought some rough circle sawn oak that had been sitting a while and was grayed.  By the time I finished it, it was close enough match to the barnwood I was using when I ran short.
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It is a craze ! I know this young lady that started a printing business . She called me and asked if I would mill and build her some "rough cut " lumber shelves . I laughed so hard when she handed me a bunch of printed pictures of rough cut lumber so I would know what it looked like . I did the job with 2" thick pine slabs live one edge 16' long  4 shelves . She almost had tears in her eyes ! I don't see this trend dying off any time soon . As for reclaimed stuff I have seen pit sawn walnut and it is real nice !
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WV Sawmiller

Goose,

   I'm betting that was 1,000 bf not 100 based on the size of the trailer and such. Can you clarify?
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Quote from: WV Sawmiller on February 22, 2018, 12:34:01 PM
Goose,

  I'm betting that was 1,000 bf not 100 based on the size of the trailer and such. Can you clarify?
Yea goose, that looks to me like between 750 and a 1000 feet presuming it is 8 ft long.
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And if that's a hundred bf, I'll take a couple thousand bf as soon as I can get a semi there to pick it up...

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goose63

OOOOPS my bad it was 700 bf boy you guys sure on the ball eh  ;D
goose
if you find your self in a deep hole stop digging
saw logs all day what do you get lots of lumber and a day older
thank you to all the vets

WV Sawmiller

Goose,

   Glad you cleared that up as to the amount and the price. I know my 5X8 trailer stacked level with the top of the side rails is about 500 bf. Also I'd hate to see you selling lumber for 50 cents a bf. I do sell my poplar and pine for 75 cents a bf (and that's probably too cheap) but more for everything else.
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Bert

Rough circle sawn? Wish i could find these people. It is a look that many flooring mfgs copy but yet I cant deal it. Done a few, but no real guarantee on steady business.
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irvi00

Quote from: WLC on February 21, 2018, 11:00:29 PM
Quote from: irvi00 on February 21, 2018, 10:16:44 PM
Quote from: WLC on February 21, 2018, 09:54:17 PM
What are they wanting?  Pine, hardwood, or does it matter? Green, or air dried or does that matter?  I guess lots of construction is still going on in your part of the world.  That area has been growing a lot since the late 60's/early 70's when Helen went from sawmill town to alpine wonderland.

Grew up in Robertstown.
Growing up I can remember 20 sawmills within 20 miles of us. Now theres 2. Seems like the push is more "rustic" these days. They don't care what it costs. Green off the mill is ok with them.
Yep, I guess yall and Mt Yonah are the only two?  Or is Mt Yonah closed down now?  Haven't been home in several years so don't really know.  Is the hardwood flooring plant still there in Cleveland?
Mt Yonah is long gone. Its me and Hogan now. Last two sawmills standing. Atlanta hardwood and Wilbanks lumber are still running their lumber yards. Thats pretty much it for North Georgia.

irvi00

Quote from: Ga Mtn Man on February 22, 2018, 08:22:56 AM
irv00- Should I stop sending folks your way when they call looking for lumber?  I'd hate to see y'all having to stay open on Saturday just to keep up.  :laugh:
Send em on! I'll do my best! Get by here one day and lets talk! 

SawyerTed

I've got 1200 bdft of 4/4 rough sawn 6", 8"' and 10" wide white oak.  The 6" is 12', the rest is mostly 8'.   The trees came down in 1989 in Hurricane Hogo and has been air dried since it was milled.

I can't find a buyer!  What am I doing wrong? 
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WLC

Quote from: irvi00 on February 22, 2018, 07:54:47 PM
Quote from: WLC on February 21, 2018, 11:00:29 PM
Quote from: irvi00 on February 21, 2018, 10:16:44 PM
Quote from: WLC on February 21, 2018, 09:54:17 PM
What are they wanting?  Pine, hardwood, or does it matter? Green, or air dried or does that matter?  I guess lots of construction is still going on in your part of the world.  That area has been growing a lot since the late 60's/early 70's when Helen went from sawmill town to alpine wonderland.

Grew up in Robertstown.
Growing up I can remember 20 sawmills within 20 miles of us. Now theres 2. Seems like the push is more "rustic" these days. They don't care what it costs. Green off the mill is ok with them.
Yep, I guess yall and Mt Yonah are the only two?  Or is Mt Yonah closed down now?  Haven't been home in several years so don't really know.  Is the hardwood flooring plant still there in Cleveland?
Mt Yonah is long gone. Its me and Hogan now. Last two sawmills standing. Atlanta hardwood and Wilbanks lumber are still running their lumber yards. Thats pretty much it for North Georgia.
Yall still out there in Leaf?
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