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Small log cabin

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 08:45:05 PM
Written by Kingcha
Views: 153

I included a picture of this in a previous message and had comments so I though I'd start its own subject. One of the comments was that red pine logs bend like a banana. I have had problems with 4x4 twisting before and a little bending but not in just a few days. I have had good luck so far cutting

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First sawmill

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 02:15:16 PM
Written by dansietsma
Views: 193
Long time lurker, don't usually post. But it has come time to purchase a hobby use sawmill. Really like the EZ Boardwalk design, but would be nice to have something a little more local. Long story short, this would first be used for personal use to build some dry storage and a sugar shack. Would...

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Steel lumber racks

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
May 01, 2025, 03:18:23 PM
Written by Dewey
Views: 608
I am looking for Cantilever Lumber Racks or possibly stand alone...
I don't mind used . Is there a good source ?

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When to Give Up on a Potential Customer

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
April 28, 2025, 07:58:03 PM
Written by SawyerTed
Views: 2997
Got a FB Messenger contact from a potential customer. She wanted me to saw 2x6' from cedar logs - 10 logs up to 20' long, 7" to 20" in diameter.

She asked could I do the job in an hour? When I explained 10 cedar logs wouldn't be enough for a half day, my minimum charge, she wanted to negotiate my rates. "Over budget" could I saw for less since she had to buy the logs. "Can't afford..." "Your rate is too high!" "I'll be a good customer." "Can get you more business." "I have to provide a helper?!?" Blah, blah, blah...Read More

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Rainy day project

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
April 27, 2025, 07:00:39 PM
Written by KWood255
Views: 690
I had sawn some birch last fall and ran it through my small kiln. Finally got around to a garage day to begin a little project yesterday. I'm not much of a carpenter, especially the finer points. It did not go quite as planned, but it should hold dust anyway. Nice to take the log full circle and turn...

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