Diameters and lengths of Stika logs

[Stephen Blair]

Hi folks, it's been years since I cut timber into the correct lengths according to diameters for the mill.

 

I remember it was, I think:confused1: 4m 9, 3m 7, 2.9m, 2m

 

What diameter governs what lengths they get put into.

 

Also what would be an estimate for price for each?

 

Thanks

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Hi folks, it's been years since I cut timber into the correct lengths according to diameters for the mill.

 

I remember it was, I think:confused1: 4m 9, 3m 7, 2.9m, 2m

 

What diameter governs what lengths they get put into.

 

Also what would be an estimate for price for each?

 

Thanks

 

First - the mill should be providing the cutting spec.

 

No point cutting 7.4s if you haven't got a lorry load! No point cutting anything if there isn't a lorry load unless it's a small job for yourself.

 

For SS, what size is it? Log typically goes at 3.7, 4.9, 7.4 but you're going to need some tidy sticks to get the long ones. Minimum top is typically 180 u/b; after that you're cutting bars, fencing and chip/pulp/firewood (2.2).

 

Rough stuff is better cut up for chip / firewood down here at the moment; so much larch about that the mill is picky.

 

Regional price varies; SS prob £30/metre for log; £20 plus for other ??

Edited February 23, 2013 by TimberCutterDartmoor

[agg221]

I can't answer your question, but I know a man who can. If it's been a while, you may find things have moved on a bit - I went round Dalbeattie mill, just south of Dumfries last year and it's a staggering operation where every log is fully laser scanned to optimise yield. That changes the length/diameter equation a bit, and also means mixed loads are sorted at point of reception and hence can be accommodated. The mill (and the one at Fort William) is operated by BSW, who have a contact point for buying logs, and hence would know what cutting pattern would get the best price. Dalbeattie may even be your most local mill?

 

Web page is BSW Timber Group | Log Supply and I think you want the head office number (if not then it would be Carlisle).

 

Alec

[Stephen Blair]

Thanks guys, I am more confused now ha ha

 

 

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[KYPE]

You could just sub it out to some auld wood cutters , we do still exist. They call us forestry contractors and are used to cutting specs. Save the headache. .Best bet is to get the specs from the mill or merchant the timber is going to. All the best . Kype.