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#1
Sawmills and Milling / Re: Best log yield?
Last post by longtime lurker - Today at 06:30:13 PMI like having a quality product, and I've worked hard to get a reputation for it. But...
My business changed over time. I went from dealing in high grade cabinet and joinery species to dealing in eucalypt hardwoods used for construction purposes. That's about the log resource thats available right, but also about cash flow and customer demand, the regional and domestic economies, exchange rate fluctuations around imported alternatives etc etc etc. Not every household wants or can afford a high end timber kitchen and fancy mouldings, but the verandahs done in strong, extremely durable eucalypt type hardwoods are a staple factor of the northern Australian lifestyle.
So my product line is strong on square posts, bearers, joists, rafters etc as green off saw graded structural products and decking, flooring and cladding as KD finished articles; and I hit the same cross section x length combinations over and over because that's what the span tables dictate be used.
To use Lynn's example of the flitch( and I completely agree with him) I might shift a thousand feet of 8x1 a year - I don't want 8x1, it doesn't make me money.
8 x 1 1/4 for fascia if I can squeak out a little more thickness is a fascia size and we do shift a bit of it although the majority of houses here today are built with cheap finger jointed pine in that application. Builders like the pine... its easy to install and it's a non critical non structural application per code so they can.
But 4x1 or 6x1 are the two most commonly used feedstock sizes for flooring, decking and cladding and I can sell those by the mile. Today i have around 40mBf of stock piled up here in those 2 sizes and it's still not enough so we'll make more tomorrow or buy some in.
Now I'm not going to split that flitch for a pair of 4's, too much spring. I'm going to take a 6, with an inch by inch either side of it and turn the whole lot into money.
Yield does matter, that's why the big boys pay so much attention to it. But the number I track is yield that meets grade in sizes that sell . That's the one that matters because it's what determines whether we make money or starve, and I'm skinny enough now
My business changed over time. I went from dealing in high grade cabinet and joinery species to dealing in eucalypt hardwoods used for construction purposes. That's about the log resource thats available right, but also about cash flow and customer demand, the regional and domestic economies, exchange rate fluctuations around imported alternatives etc etc etc. Not every household wants or can afford a high end timber kitchen and fancy mouldings, but the verandahs done in strong, extremely durable eucalypt type hardwoods are a staple factor of the northern Australian lifestyle.
So my product line is strong on square posts, bearers, joists, rafters etc as green off saw graded structural products and decking, flooring and cladding as KD finished articles; and I hit the same cross section x length combinations over and over because that's what the span tables dictate be used.
To use Lynn's example of the flitch( and I completely agree with him) I might shift a thousand feet of 8x1 a year - I don't want 8x1, it doesn't make me money.
8 x 1 1/4 for fascia if I can squeak out a little more thickness is a fascia size and we do shift a bit of it although the majority of houses here today are built with cheap finger jointed pine in that application. Builders like the pine... its easy to install and it's a non critical non structural application per code so they can.
But 4x1 or 6x1 are the two most commonly used feedstock sizes for flooring, decking and cladding and I can sell those by the mile. Today i have around 40mBf of stock piled up here in those 2 sizes and it's still not enough so we'll make more tomorrow or buy some in.
Now I'm not going to split that flitch for a pair of 4's, too much spring. I'm going to take a 6, with an inch by inch either side of it and turn the whole lot into money.
Yield does matter, that's why the big boys pay so much attention to it. But the number I track is yield that meets grade in sizes that sell . That's the one that matters because it's what determines whether we make money or starve, and I'm skinny enough now
#2
Drying and Processing / Re: New Idry Kilns Guy
Last post by caveman - Today at 05:52:13 PMI look forward to reading the questions asked about the Idry and your answers. Welcome to the Forestry Forum.
#3
Forestry and Logging / Re: Logset forwarders
Last post by Riwaka - Today at 05:21:04 PMTMK grapple with chain-saw -bar. Also has a retractable shear blade for small trees so the chainsaw does not have to be used on small material. 360 degree rotation. Hydraulic valves powered by rechargeable 'power tool' 18 volt battery. Steel blade attachment that can be fitted to split log rings with. Hook on the back of the grapple to assist excavator movement. 3 or 4 hydraulic hose attachments required.
The NEW TMK Grapple Saw Explained
https://youtu.be/Tq9ewFllS4U?si=--rw7iprXlf4fAPf
The NEW TMK Grapple Saw Explained
https://youtu.be/Tq9ewFllS4U?si=--rw7iprXlf4fAPf
#4
The Outdoor Board / Re: It's Snapper Time!
Last post by YellowHammer - Today at 04:51:01 PMQuote from: Larry on July 10, 2025, 08:54:54 PMWow what a great day!I was looking into your question and yes they work well behind a planer board.
Never heard of the Tadpole diving thing. Found some utubes to watch later, it sounds interesting. I usually set up a down rigger. Those might be easier to use. Can you pull one behind a planer?
#5
Timber Framing/Log construction / Re: Timber Framing Hand Tools ...
Last post by Jim_Rogers - Today at 04:46:26 PMStart a new post in the for sale section, would be best.
Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers
#6
Ask The Forester / Re: Fine adjustment outriggers
Last post by DevinA - Today at 04:29:20 PMThanks for the reply and welcome. As far as the wrench, that's where I was thinking to put it as well.
#7
Tree, Plant and Wood I.D. / Re: Butternut Seedlings
Last post by Ron Scott - Today at 04:13:14 PMLooking good!
#8
Ask The Forester / Re: Fine adjustment outriggers
Last post by Magicman - Today at 04:09:33 PMI carry mine in the left rear of my truck bed. That and adding the kit to power all 4 of my side supports were very worthwhile upgrades.
Welcome to the Forestry Forum.
Welcome to the Forestry Forum.
#9
General Board / Re: The weather 2025
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 03:57:00 PMSun came out by noon and the temp got up to 86° and muggy.
#10
Ask The Forester / Fine adjustment outriggers
Last post by DevinA - Today at 03:55:51 PMHey, I just installed the FAO kit on my lt40. However, it did not say best location and how to mount the adjustment wrench bracket. Anyone have the answer or is it worth even mounting it? Thanks
Devin
Devin
