I think I got a bargain

[Stevensam]

Hello,

Had to share this with someone who maybe is a bit more excited then my girlfriend was.

I was browsing the local secondhand market on sunday when I discovered a mint condition hardcover book 'Chainsaw Lumbermaking' by Will Malloff. Did I mention it was in mint condition, I don't think this book had ever been read. I have never seen one in Australia before this.

Anyway, I picked it up for a mere $15Aus ~ $13us, sort of felt gulity as I knew this book was worth a bit then that. But I don't plan on reselling it so I went home rather happy with my buy.

Anybody else picked a bargain they couldn't believe.

 

[RPM]

A steal @$13...I paid $50US 3 years ago...and have seen more for sale at over $100US.

 

[Stihl088stock]

That's great, you should scan the book so we can all read it!

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

You got a heck of a deal. I thought I was stealing mine when I found a fluke listing on amazon.com for $30.

 

[Steve128]

Hello,

Had to share this with someone who maybe is a bit more excited then my girlfriend was.

I was browsing the local secondhand market on sunday when I discovered a mint condition hardcover book 'Chainsaw Lumbermaking' by Will Malloff. Did I mention it was in mint condition, I don't think this book had ever been read. I have never seen one in Australia before this.

Anyway, I picked it up for a mere $15Aus ~ $13us, sort of felt gulity as I knew this book was worth a bit then that. But I don't plan on reselling it so I went home rather happy with my buy.

Anybody else picked a bargain they couldn't believe.

Good books are worth the full price. You did very well. Buy your lottery ticket now!

 

[oldsaw]

I thought I did good when I got a pretty minty copy for about $60 about 4 years ago. Cool.

Mark

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Out of print I take it? I'm not familiar with it.

Ian

 

[Stevensam]

Yeah, It's been out of print for some time now. I guess the book would have saved some frustration when I first started chainsaw milling, but I figured what works and doesn't eventually.

He does have some helpful tips/techniques in really getting the most from a basic set up.

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

I read a letter written by Will Malloff stating that he actually lost money on the first printing we probably won't see a second printing. What a shame.

That e-publishing idea might have some merit.

 

[Stevensam]

I would have enjoyed the book more when first starting, an e-book would have been great.

Just wondering what legal issues is there in making the book available via the net. I take it you would have to gain Mr Malloff's permission and/or Tauntons?

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Just a guess, but I'd say that unless his copyright has lapsed, the answer would be yes.

Ian

 

[stonykill]

Hello,

Had to share this with someone who maybe is a bit more excited then my girlfriend was.

I was browsing the local secondhand market on sunday when I discovered a mint condition hardcover book 'Chainsaw Lumbermaking' by Will Malloff. Did I mention it was in mint condition, I don't think this book had ever been read. I have never seen one in Australia before this.

Anyway, I picked it up for a mere $15Aus ~ $13us, sort of felt gulity as I knew this book was worth a bit then that. But I don't plan on reselling it so I went home rather happy with my buy.

Anybody else picked a bargain they couldn't believe.

great deal.

I got this for free recently

16hp, hydro, 3 point full hydralic.27 inch tall tires, 15 inch rims, chains. Runs, did I meantion FREE??!! Gonna make dragging logs easier this spring.

Pioneer P40 66cc's, great firewood saw. $40, with $20 in paint. Enough paint for 2 saws

this was free, had to make the cage, repower it, free steel for the cage and swingarm rear suspension. $30 in welding wire, 1/2 roll left

Its basically how I live. If it isn't cheap or free, not interested.