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Compensation · September 14, 2012, 09:54:29 PM

Hello, i am new to the forum and trying to find my way around. I figure i have a woodmizer, kiln, cat dozer, 13 stihl's and a half wood work shop so this must be the place for me.

ouachita · September 14, 2012, 10:07:18 PM

Welcome aboard!

My first question would be where are you located? We have members all over the US as well as the world.

Ouachita
Charles Westmoreland CF, RF
Ivan, Arkansas
Conroe, Texas

Compensation · September 14, 2012, 10:21:20 PM

Bloomington Indiana.

DanG · September 14, 2012, 10:41:17 PM

Quote from: Compensation on September 14, 2012, 09:54:29 PM
this must be the place for me.

Yup, you have landed in a good spot. Sounds like you will fit right in. 8) 8)

Warbird · September 14, 2012, 11:07:26 PM

Welcome!

tpyounome · September 15, 2012, 05:11:52 AM

What sort of compensation are you looking for? From Mitch?

Chuck White · September 15, 2012, 06:10:52 AM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum!

Always nice to have someone new jump in here.

This is a great place for questions and answers, or just a visit.

WDH · September 15, 2012, 06:59:16 AM

Yes, you have come to the right place. Welcome!

Roxie · September 15, 2012, 08:26:36 AM

Welcome to the forum!

thecfarm · September 15, 2012, 09:08:24 AM

Welcome to the forum.You have a WM and a kiln. Must be doing something with all that lumber? And a wood shop too. Getting wood out with the dozer? 13 Stihls too. That one in your avatar looks like a big one.

Compensation · September 15, 2012, 04:59:21 PM

Thanks everyone!

I carry the name since i always have to have something bigger or better. And it started from a game called pocket legends.

As for the stuff i got i need some guidance. I, like everyone else want to make a little under the table with the equipment. I just don't know what yet. I am going to make a dining room table and chairs for my house right now but don't know what makes the quickest and best dollar. Porch swings, furniture, quarter sawn lumber. I am mediocre on fine woodworking. I use to get grand champ or state grand champ in 4h woodworking. There is still so much for me to learn.

If you have any ideas for me no matter what they are, please leave a comment

OneWithWood · September 15, 2012, 07:25:27 PM

Welcome, Comp. I live just north of you outside of Unionville.
Everybody and their brother has a Woodmizer and some type of woodshop in these parts. The kiln sets you apart a bit. With all that equipment I suspect you have a good size woodlot or do some logging. Perhaps we have met. Send me a PM with some particulars and I will respond.

Compensation · September 15, 2012, 10:05:17 PM

Try 1600 acres of family farm. Ok now imagine buying the equipment i have. Now that you have your heart set imagine the family selling the farm and you get $5,000 ira that you get to cash out when you are 55. I am 27 for 4 more days. Every time i dream of something good, this is what happens. I just think positive and know that the sweat on my brow got me this far without handouts.

Other then that i have a toy fetish. I don't have near the wood i want, but i do have a barn screaming to be filled. I love the hobby and exercise.

fishpharmer · September 16, 2012, 12:08:14 AM

Welcome to FF. 8)

Magicman · September 16, 2012, 08:49:16 AM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Compensation.

Leigh Family Farm · September 16, 2012, 09:07:34 AM

Welcome! Maybe I'm just a city guy but 1600 acres?!!! Thats huge! If you have the time, maybe sell rustice furniture like Adirondak chairs and tables. Don't know if this would work in your area. Also, since you have the kiln, maybe offer drying services. Just my two pennies rubbed together...

Compensation · September 16, 2012, 11:50:13 AM

Thanks kilgrosh! That's what i am talking about! Never even seen those chairs before. They want 500 a pop for those. 100 is more then enough. Sweet!

As for the 1600 acre, you get use to it and it doesn't seem that big. After they sold it is when everyone sees how huge it was. Now that its gone i had turned down some sweet deals. A few months back i could have bought a hydraulic board clamp system that could hold 40 glued panel's all at once for next to nothing.

Burlkraft · September 16, 2012, 12:23:03 PM

Obviously you have not been fully compensated.
I feel for you, I know what it is like to have your future ripped out from under you. In my case greedy family. I'm 54 you have a long time to be bitter.
1600 acres is a big piece. I can just imagine the trees......and the burls....and the lumber :-\

I suggest you keep trying on the fine furniture. You'll have burning pieces and pieces that you'll really be proud of..i.e. WDH
Mistakes will be made, but what a great way to learn. I've burned more than a couple of my pieces that I learned on.
Don't get discouraged, hang in there and let us know if we can help.
There's plenty of help here.

clww · September 16, 2012, 01:18:04 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum!

Leigh Family Farm · September 16, 2012, 11:25:17 PM

Quote from: Compensation on September 16, 2012, 11:50:13 AM
Thanks kilgrosh! That's what i am talking about! Never even seen those chairs before. They want 500 a pop for those. 100 is more then enough. Sweet!

Adirondack chairs, with the proper lumber and table saw, can take about 45 minutes to build if you have the wood all marked. They are super simple because the toughest cut is the bevels on the seat rails. Most people will buy two at once because of getting a matching set. Or even run a discount like buy two chairs for $400 and get a free side table.