Diversifying into milling to utilise oversize timber.

[topchippyles]

3 minutes ago, arboriculturist said:

Yes, I remember reading a post. But I cannot remember why you sold it and what you upgraded to if you don't mind me asking?

Ask away and yes looking or a big upgrade when things settle down 

[Big J]

18 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

Yes keep adding until it gets as long as BIG J equipment ?  (lunch box) His words not mine, Quote they do not call me BIG J  for nothing ?

That's out of context man! ?

[Bennovet]

Use a lot of oversize larch for little hobby projects. No need to treat and easy to work with, just the resin can be a bit messy on tools/rollers/planer

[Bennovet]

Waney edge (live) are very easy to sell. Sell them green, very quick turnaround and no stacking/storing

[gobbypunk]

Nice train carriage how long did it take and what’s it going to be used for when done

[Bennovet]

Nice train carriage how long did it take and what’s it going to be used for when done

It is a birthday present for wife, will be a shepherds hut to put on top of hill in field to enjoy outside time. Hugely satisfying with all your own wood, all bit oversize.. framing is 10x10cm, roofbeam is 6.1m longx 10cmx30cm. No sag there. Floorboard 30cmx4cm (planed).
Reduced cladding to 20mm, normally 25mm as shed/garage cladding. Need to take bit of workshop out as wont fit through doorway.

[topchippyles]

2 minutes ago, Bennovet said:

It is a birthday present for wife, will be a shepherds hut to put on top of hill in field to enjoy outside time. Hugely satisfying with all your own wood, all bit oversize.. framing is 10x10cm, roofbeam is 6.1m longx 10cmx30cm. No sag there. Floorboard 30cmx4cm (planed).
Reduced cladding to 20mm, normally 25mm as shed/garage cladding. Need to take bit of workshop out as wont fit through doorway. ?

Looks like a little love nest to me  ?

[Forest2Furniture]

9 hours ago, arboriculturist said:

All good advice.

 

Maybe I should act with caution one step at a time, don't try to run before I can walk, don't know the market etc. etc. 

 

Trackmet is affordable but need the genny also and a fair effort getting it all together and time.

 

Buy a self contained Woodlander or a Logosol petrol on trailer and test the water, Still have good re-sale value kept under cover ?

 

Can anyone identify the mill Anton Coaker uses,  posted by Woodworks earlier in this thread?

The problem is and I found this out once people find out you have a mill you'll be offered all sorts of deals which is how I ended up with 40 ton of Larch (2 different sites).

I've got plans when we extended the barn to have a static mill that will take lengths up to 18' but due to current economic climate that little plan has been put on hold.

I've had my Woodlands 3.5yrs, always kept undercover and is just beginning to show her age.

[arboriculturist]

Yes, I can see that, I think I will proceed with caution. ?

[arboriculturist]

13 hours ago, Forest2Furniture said:

The problem is and I found this out once people find out you have a mill you'll be offered all sorts of deals which is how I ended up with 40 ton of Larch (2 different sites).

I've got plans when we extended the barn to have a static mill that will take lengths up to 18' but due to current economic climate that little plan has been put on hold.

I've had my Woodlands 3.5yrs, always kept undercover and is just beginning to show her age.

Which static mills are on your list when you upgrade?