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bulldozerjoe

May 15, 2019, 09:02:48 PM
if I need 1100 square feet of 4 inch t@g flooring... how much board feet would I need to bring to the mill... it would be my logs and the mill would have to saw, dry, and mill... also how much would you charge to do this for me... thanks I'm just trying to figure out a flooring project, what it takes and money involved, thank you

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May 15, 2019, 09:08:32 PM
The grade you are after in the final product and grade of your logs is a big factor in the conversion. 

Even for straight mill run you are looking at 30% bare minimum of loss due to the process. 
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bulldozerjoe

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May 15, 2019, 09:10:29 PM
I'm not looking for any grade in perticular... just knowing the lumber came from out back... 
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#3
May 15, 2019, 09:33:59 PM
All one size will also limit yield %.  A random width like 3,4,5 or 4,5,6 will give you a better yield. 
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

rooster 58

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May 15, 2019, 11:21:11 PM
And figure 25% waste from the dried material, from removing checks, rot and such. And from straight line ripping the lumber into strips 

DRB

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May 16, 2019, 02:50:25 AM
If it was me I would take logs that scale at least 2200 bd ft.  You will probably have a little left over but thats better then being one board short.

bulldozerjoe

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May 16, 2019, 09:29:57 PM
id figure id send the mill 2800 bf, im not going to run out..... any buddy got a going rate on sawing, drying and milling?
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ellmoe

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May 17, 2019, 06:13:43 AM
  For most species and sizes we charge $1.50/bf.
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