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
Welcome to the FF .
I am a little far from you, but you are always welcome to visit.
cheers
Stephen
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.
Member @isawlogs (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=487) is up your way, in or near Chelsea Quebec.
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
Thank you for the offers, replies. Hopefully there is someone a little closer that comes along.
J
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.
Quote from: Don P on September 23, 2021, 09:05:52 PM
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.