First paying job

[downsouth]

I did my first paying job yesterday. Sorry guys I don't have internet just an iPhone. So I can't post pics. I just wanted to share.
   We cut 600bf of pine 1x8 paneling most 16' some 14'
   It took about 6hours,but we had a 1 hour delay cause my power feed was acting up, then a 1 hour lunch break. So..maybe 4ish hours for 600bf on an LT15 in this heat!!!  (It was very hot yesterday)
   I think I will be checking the orange book value, and maybe an upgrade will be happening sooner than originally planed.
  But it was a good day,I actually made some money rather than just cutting for myself,family,and friends.

[Dave H.]

congrats! im looking forward to the day I actually get paid to cut wood,lol.

[Magicman]

Yes, the right sawmill at the right price will come along for you.  With some word of mouth and advertising, you should start picking up some sawing jobs. 

[thecfarm]

Good for you. Get your name out there. Planning on a website?

[downsouth]

Actually, I have passed on quite a few jobs. With  just word of mouth.
This may sound funny , but I don't want to much as I have a job,kids,cows,and a few other hobbies. Not to mention the manual mill.
   My plan is upgrade the mill, then try to pick up a little here little there, mainly to pay myself back for the new or newish mill. Heading toward retirement having my equipment paid for.
   Maybe a website in the future but for now,no. I have some good contacts around here for cypress and sinker cypress among other things. Start out small,I'm in no hurry.
  Thanks guys, lots of work,but I really enjoy it.

[YellowHammer]

Good for you.  First paying gig under your belt, and there's always a few adjustments to be made.  Sounds like you had a productive and profitable day.
YH

[YoungStump]

Nice going. I can post pictures with my iPhone, would think you should be able to, unless your using an older phone and haven't updated the software.