Anyone near me that I can tour

[teddy233]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the sawmilling industry and have no experience in it, or forestry.  Have been doing research since early June and learning a lot about how all the equipment works together.

My goal is to setup a stationary mill with kiln drying and a planer.  Also I plan on taking the grading course to be able to grade my lumber.   

Wondering if there is anyone near me that I could visit and see your mill in operation to better understand the process.  I'm near Pointe-a-la-Croix, Quebec.

Thanks for taking the time,

J

[Stephen1]

Welcome to the FF .
I am a little far from you, but you are always welcome to visit.
cheers
Stephen

[WV Sawmiller]

   Good luck. I think you have a great plan to visit working mills to better understand the process and equipment. I hope it all works out well for you.

[Chuck White]

Member @isawlogs is up your way, in or near Chelsea Quebec.

[skiather]

Also a significant distance from you, As well as a beginner, I also have no experience in forestry or sawing other than firewood/chainsaw, Unlike you I have been researching mills, sharpeners, and setters for less than a month. There is a world of hands-on experience shared here on this Forum. U-tube videos and such. 
  If I don't change my mind I'm thinking LT35 Woodmizer hydraulic ( to compensate for old age) 79)
     a WM-BMS250 sharpener CBN wheel, 
  & a Cooks single tooth manual tooth setter.   
                                                                          Eastern Ontario dreamer

[teddy233]

Thank you for the offers, replies.  Hopefully there is someone a little closer that comes along.

J

[Don P]

Just to clarify something I saw there. You can take a hardwood grading course and grade for appearance. Structural lumber is normally graded through an audited program, much more involved than just taking a class.

[teddy233]

Just to clarify something I saw there. You can take a hardwood grading course and grade for appearance. Structural lumber is normally graded through an audited program, much more involved than just taking a class.

From what I understand, it's a 2 week course for structural lumber, then you have to be a member of a grading association that will inspect you monthly.  This is the kind of grading that I'd like to do, since it will allow my wood to be used for construction.