lmbrman
stumped
At times I can purchase the 'side lumber' from local mills who saw cabin logs and landscape timbers, red pine 25 cents bf.
No sure why I own a mill
No sure why I own a mill
what should i expect money wise on sawn lumber
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.20 is log price at the mill, 5/4 is all they will cut. Those selling at and hoping to make .80/bft is 5/4, any of the s4s has stopped being made, unless a customer shows up with cash in hand.
You can get 5/4 at .20/bft at some of the mills as its cheaper for them to sell the overstock on hand and make a lil money versus not making any.
You can get 5/4 at .20/bft at some of the mills as its cheaper for them to sell the overstock on hand and make a lil money versus not making any.
twoclones
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Because "M" is the roman numeral 1,000.
1,000 milliliters = 1 liter
1,000 millimeters = 1 meter
STLfirewood
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Around here I can get really good oak saw logs for $250 mbf. I have tried selling some. I sold a little for $1 bft but not a lot. If your buying a mill to make money make sure you can cut 20ft long boards. I have had the mot luck selling trailer floors made of oak. By doing the install and cutting the lumber you can do ok. Most people can't cut 20ft and lumber yards get a crazy price for stuff that long. I don't try and sell a lot because I get $.90 a bft for firewood. I just like running the mill so I sell a little here and there.
Scott
Scott
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Wow, If I could get $ .90 per bf for firewood, I would fire up the mill, saw a bunch of hardwood logs and sell it as 'Designer Firewood'. Just brush off all the sawdust and make a mint! You know the stuff, "Easy to stack, no dirt, no bark, no sawdust mess. Various wood tone colors available to match your interior. Comes in custom sizes just right for your woodstove!"
Rick
