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Bigbo1234

July 22, 2013, 10:47:13 PM
Hey everyone, thanks for posting way more than anyone can actually read. Ther is a ton of info on here. I just bought a Timberking 1600. It's a 2008 with 153 hours. I'm trying to make my own income and hope this mill will help. Some questions I have are what is a good starting wage. I certainly plan on doing a bunch of practice before I get out in the world of cutting for profit. And how is a rig like this typically insured? Any other tips would be more than appreciated.
Bowen

Magicman

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July 22, 2013, 10:49:02 PM
Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Bigbo1234, and congrats on the "new to you" TK.   :)
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clww

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July 22, 2013, 10:51:04 PM
Welcome to the Forestry Forum. :)
One option for insurance is to get in touch with "Forest Products Industry Insurance Companies", one of the Forum sponsors. Just click on their icon on the left margin.
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justallan1

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July 23, 2013, 12:22:32 AM
Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Bigbo.

Allan

customsawyer

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July 23, 2013, 02:43:36 AM
Welcome to the forum.
Two LT70s, Nyle L200 kiln, 4 head Pinheiro planer, 30" double surface Cantek planer, Lucas dedicated slabber, Slabmizer, and enough rolling stock and chainsaws to keep it all running.
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thecfarm

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July 23, 2013, 06:11:08 AM
Bigbo1234,welcome to the forum. Ever been around a sawmill before? Any hyds with that 1600?
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

Chuck White

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July 23, 2013, 08:55:14 AM
Welcome to the Forestry Forum and congratulations on the mill.

Lots of TK owner/operators here!
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Log Dawg

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July 23, 2013, 09:42:06 AM
Bigbo1234, Welcome to the Forestry Forum and congratulations on the mill, I am sure you will have lots of fun days ahead.
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drobertson

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July 23, 2013, 09:51:17 AM
Howdy bigbo, not familiar with your mill or what it's potential is, but I am pretty sure there is some income that can be made, and there is available insurance for portable mills, just depends on how much you plan on covering like most plans,  have fun,  david
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

Bigbo1234

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July 23, 2013, 10:14:18 AM
Ya  I've been around mills. Both circular and band, loved it the first time on. My mill has Hyd loader and turner feed and up and down. Pretty excited about it.
Bowen

MAI

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July 23, 2013, 10:36:32 AM
Bigbo1234,   Welcome to the FF and congrats on the mill.  I would be more than happy to provide you with information on our insurance product and answer your questions. When would be some good times to contact you?   
DJ
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