I really enjoy your vids. You have an awesome down to earth presence that is refreshing. You have done great with the limited space you have. Keep up the great work.
@ 8:55 - That's a very very true point. From my limited sawmilling experience, I reckon 20 percent of the work in sawmill log processing is the actually sawing. Most of the work, and the potential efficiencies can be found, in moving logs, handling slabs, storage and the much maligned, clean up. If someone said to be "I want to get into sawmilling!", I'd say "Get some sort of motorised transport device, be it a small tractor, fork lift......" Great video by the way. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations! Don’t get frustrated in the beginning, there is definitely a learning curve but it is really fun. You can hit me up if you have questions, or email them to Wayne at customer support. He is really good about helping you out.
I was born and raised in Reno. I absolutely love it. We currently have an insane housing market that is making it difficult for people to move here. Other than that, is an amazing place to live.
They look great! I’ve actually been using ratchet straps to try to keep the stacks as flat as possible. Right now I’m selling these slabs for $250 apiece.
Hi Rod, Congratulations on your new mill. Selling slabs is a very fluid market. Some months, I will sell $4000 in two weeks, other times I will not get any activity for weeks on one piece of wood. It also depends how many people in your area are saturating the market with material. In general, Sequoia is my most expensive slab. A 3 inch thick piece, that is 10 feet long, and 30 inches wide will usually go for about $350. Same dimensions for soft wood, California red fur or pine, $200 to 250. I also sell a lot of Elm because it is very prevalent in my area
I really enjoy your vids. You have an awesome down to earth presence that is refreshing. You have done great with the limited space you have. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!!
@ 8:55 - That's a very very true point.
From my limited sawmilling experience, I reckon 20 percent of the work in sawmill log processing is the actually sawing.
Most of the work, and the potential efficiencies can be found, in moving logs, handling slabs, storage and the much maligned, clean up.
If someone said to be "I want to get into sawmilling!", I'd say "Get some sort of motorised transport device, be it a small tractor, fork lift......"
Great video by the way. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, And yes, you are correct. Any way to decrease the manual labor is always a plus in my book!
Just got a Warrior mill. Can't wait to set it up.
Congratulations! Don’t get frustrated in the beginning, there is definitely a learning curve but it is really fun. You can hit me up if you have questions, or email them to Wayne at customer support. He is really good about helping you out.
I just picked up my Hudson Warrior, I don't have it assembled yet
Congratulations! Hit me up if you have any questions.
How long have you lived in Reno and how do you like living there? Pros and cons and any info would be helpful. Job may transfer me over there.
I was born and raised in Reno. I absolutely love it. We currently have an insane housing market that is making it difficult for people to move here. Other than that, is an amazing place to live.
Great video, How do the slabs look after you cut the straps after a year or two?
They look great! I’ve actually been using ratchet straps to try to keep the stacks as flat as possible. Right now I’m selling these slabs for $250 apiece.
how much can you get from selling a slab? And is there a very big market for them???
Hi Rod,
Congratulations on your new mill. Selling slabs is a very fluid market. Some months, I will sell $4000 in two weeks, other times I will not get any activity for weeks on one piece of wood. It also depends how many people in your area are saturating the market with material. In general, Sequoia is my most expensive slab. A 3 inch thick piece, that is 10 feet long, and 30 inches wide will usually go for about $350. Same dimensions for soft wood, California red fur or pine, $200 to 250. I also sell a lot of Elm because it is very prevalent in my area