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Started by Magicman, September 24, 2009, 10:26:23 PM

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Magicman

September 24, 2009, 10:26:23 PM
He waited too long with his logs on the ground.  Mostly Cherrybark oak with some Water oak.  We probably pushed off 20 logs and then I had to slab off all of the sapwood.  At least he did get 1400BF of heart lumber.  A good day, but it could have been 2-3 good days...

Pushed them off... :(





Thick slabs... :(





Finally a small stack... :)



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fishpharmer

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September 24, 2009, 10:30:52 PM
Guess you didn't get rained out.

Do you charge by the hour for something like that?

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Magicman

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September 24, 2009, 10:40:58 PM
Since this job was so far away (102 miles), I took his log description, quoted a "setup charge", and agreed to saw it by  the BF.  This is one that I goofed on.  Should have quoted hourly rate......Well, you can't win them all.
98 Wood-Mizer LT40 SuperHydraulic    WM Million BF Club

Two: First Place Wood-Mizer Personal Best Awards
The First: Wood-Mizer People's Choice Award

It's Weird being the same age as Old People

Never allow your Need to make money
To exceed your Desire to provide Quality Service

moonhill

#3
September 25, 2009, 06:43:14 AM
Is that a cordless cut of saw I see on top of the pile?

Tim
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Magicman

#4
September 25, 2009, 08:18:47 AM
Quote from: moonhill on September 25, 2009, 06:43:14 AM
Is that a cordless cut of saw I see on top of the pile?

Tim

Yes.  I used a chainsaw to cut stickers for years, but now use this Craftsman cordless with a Lithium battery.  Much safer and easier.   I get the stickers from a local moulding manufacturer for free.  Mostly KD poplar.
98 Wood-Mizer LT40 SuperHydraulic    WM Million BF Club

Two: First Place Wood-Mizer Personal Best Awards
The First: Wood-Mizer People's Choice Award

It's Weird being the same age as Old People

Never allow your Need to make money
To exceed your Desire to provide Quality Service

Chico

#5
September 25, 2009, 09:20:59 PM
Shame he let them ruin there looks like there was a lot of good lumber that would hhave been in those slabs
Chico
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#6
September 25, 2009, 09:53:40 PM
how old were the logs? looks like the bark didn't fall off yet, looking at the photo i think i would have sawed them for the customer. we saw a hellava lot junkier logs than that. just my opinon 
the experts think i do things wrong
over 18 million b.f. processed and 7341 happy customers i disagree
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