possible markets

[nstringer04]

I have owned and operated a woodmizer for almost a year now and have only been cutting 8" and 12" hardwood mat timbers in 16', 18', and 20' lengths.  I am now in the process of looking for additional markets for rough green hardwood in shorter lengths as well as a market for rough green pine.  I would greatly appreciate any and all ideas and info that you guys can offer.  I live in south MS.

[tule peak timber]

You might want to look at the pallet industry. Long hardwood runners with short cross members are in demand typically for shipping big American iron to China where circumstances make it profitable. Printing presses, various processing machinery, steel , iron industries. Educate yourself on what we used to to in this country , and do not anymore. $$$$$$$$   Rob

[scully]

Sounds like you have a nice steady gig going right now ! Markets are all over the map ! So is priceing per job ! I have gone to school big time and I still get caught bye yet another situation were I should have charged way more . Haveing pine on hand is always a good thing .Slabs sideing nice boards ,there are always folks lookin for some . Urbin logs yup there's another market . I sawed a blow down hard maple that was standing dead for a lady it had spalt like she wanted and she was happy to pay ! Just get out there and network ,it is funny how things just come to you and catch you bye suprize . Make friends with loggers I get allot of stuff that was headed to the fire wood pile but when it is sawn WOW ! It is not always about grade ! It  is about how far you can stretch the imagination ! I helped a young lady bye slabbing a 16' ugly pine 2" thick to make 4 shelves in her new business She wanted live edge and even had pictures from the internet to show me what rough cut was !I  find this to be much fun !

[nstringer04]

I have been looking at the pallet industry for a couple of months now.  Im seriously thinking about building and recycling pallets in the near future.  I just want to educate myself a little more before I start.  I should mention that I also own a logging operation, so I have access to any type of wood I might need.  The main reason for wanting to cut pine on the mill is that pine more readily available here especially in the wet winter months. 

[blade69001]

 Pallets, pallets, pallets! Lots of work in pallets, recycled is a good place to start if you have some core sources. You may also need to get ISPM15 certified if you are not already.  Get a resaw if you don't already have one. Some days I hate the pallet business but I got into it with my eyes open so I was already aware of most of the pitfalls.
If you have any questions feel free to send me a PM and ask me.
Sean P.   

[nstringer04]

Thanks Sean. I will most likely be sending a lot of questions your way.  ISPM 15 certification is only needed if the pallets will be exported, right?