ReggieT
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Hey guys,
I normally can be found over at the Firewood or Chainsaw forums, but this is a topic that you guys have a greater expertise in.
The storms in my area have resulted in 1000's of downed tree's. Mostly Red Oak, Silver Maple, Pine, Pin Oak, Sweetgum, Elm...etc.
Well, I'm thoroughly stocked up on & out of room for firewood, yet I have access to tons of these tree's for free, they vary in diameter from 12 inches up to 50 inches or more.
I spoke with a guy who runs a small family owned Mill about 45 miles away and here is his deal: "Cut them to 9 foot lengths, put them on a trailer, bring them to me and I'll pay you a fair price for them. They need to be a minimum of 16 inches in diameter. I'll buy most logs for $250 per thousand bdft, and pine for $20 per ton."
I'm totally out of my league on this and I have a V-8 Tundra & 12 ft flatbed trailer with dual wheels on each side.
Yet, I have access to some heavier equipment...
Can I pick up some decent cash doing this...is this a fair price...is it worth my while?
What's the best method for loading logs of this size?
Any advice & council will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Reg
I normally can be found over at the Firewood or Chainsaw forums, but this is a topic that you guys have a greater expertise in.
The storms in my area have resulted in 1000's of downed tree's. Mostly Red Oak, Silver Maple, Pine, Pin Oak, Sweetgum, Elm...etc.
Well, I'm thoroughly stocked up on & out of room for firewood, yet I have access to tons of these tree's for free, they vary in diameter from 12 inches up to 50 inches or more.
I spoke with a guy who runs a small family owned Mill about 45 miles away and here is his deal: "Cut them to 9 foot lengths, put them on a trailer, bring them to me and I'll pay you a fair price for them. They need to be a minimum of 16 inches in diameter. I'll buy most logs for $250 per thousand bdft, and pine for $20 per ton."
I'm totally out of my league on this and I have a V-8 Tundra & 12 ft flatbed trailer with dual wheels on each side.
Yet, I have access to some heavier equipment...
Can I pick up some decent cash doing this...is this a fair price...is it worth my while?
What's the best method for loading logs of this size?
Any advice & council will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Reg