troythetreeman
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Is the swing blade worth the extra money?
Band saw mill vs swing blade mill
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Jim Timber
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The real question is what do you intend to make from the logs? Swing blades make dimensional lumber fast, but have limits on the size boards possible.
Sawyer Rob
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Worth the extra money to do what???
What they do, they do very well, but a BSM is a much better "all around" sawmill...
SR
Dave Boyt
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Obvious answer... one or more of each! What is your product, and how big are the logs? What species? Are you thinking about hydraulics? How many people will be working with you? What sort of support equipment? My band mill can handle up to 36" dia, 28" wide slabs, so it works well for me.
troythetreeman
ArboristSite Operative
We are starting small.
2 guys and a band saw mill.
We will not be focusing on any sort of wood.
I'm trying to get him to invest more into equipment.
I feel we are going to need trailers, trucks and a skid steer with a grapple.
He says he can secure the capital.
I can't see renting equipment on as needed basis being cost effective.
I'm really just throwing my hat in because he's my friend and he wants me for my experience cutting.
Dave Boyt
ArboristSite Guru
I agree about renting equipment, though I did rent a street-legal trailer for those rare occasions when I had to move heavy logs & lumber. It depends on how often you use it. Make sure your support equipment matches your operation. You might find a 4wd tractor more versatile than a SkidSteer. A lot depends on your business model. Stationary or portable? Will you buy logs, have customers provide them, or bring them to the mill yourself? Borrow as little as possible. It takes a while to build up a business.
The sawmill will be the heart of your operation, so try to look at a few and see how they operate. I've been very pleased with the Norwood sawmill, especially since you can buy it as a manual mill and add hydraulics later. Good solid machine.
The sawmill will be the heart of your operation, so try to look at a few and see how they operate. I've been very pleased with the Norwood sawmill, especially since you can buy it as a manual mill and add hydraulics later. Good solid machine.
psgflier
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Figure out what your going to produce, plan your mill around that, everything else supports the mill.
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