sawyers will charge differently depending on alot of variables...some charge by the hour, some by bd ft of yield, some by log scales (projected yield of the logs) if they have to move a mill or haul logs they will usually charge for that..you said you were hauling tho'...most guys will charge 10-30 dollars per blade if they hit metal in a log. some guys want the customer to provide labor or a helper to tail and stack boards...and most will charge by the hour to
clean mud and rocks off of a log..dirty logs are rough on blades and equipment..
i've seen per bd ft charges ranging from 15 to 35 cents per, with an extra
10 or 15 cents per for quarter sawing.
some places offer kilning and or post saw machining ranging from
planing for surface to full custom millwork...flooring molding etc...
if you find someone who wants you to tail and the are any good it will be worth the time/energy just for the learning experience, and the thrill
of watching the christmas presents open up...
you might even get addicted.:jawdrop:
if you are wanting 8 or 10 ft lumber you should consider cutting the logs
a foot or two longer to compensate for splitting and checking, and you should end coat the logs..if you do a search on here i'm betting there is info on end coating..heck just paint the log ends with leftover latex is usually goos enuff..
hope this helps. have fun!
