New to milling band saw mill

[GWYNFIL]

What should i be charging day hour whatever  Am sure lots more Qs coming many thanks.

[topchippyles]

1 hour ago, GWYNFIL said:

What should i be charging day hour whatever  Am sure lots more Qs coming many thanks.

What saw are you using and in what area ? Take it your a welsh lad but you could be london or scotland for all we know. Area reflects on rates 

Edited May 11, 2021 by topchippyles

[GWYNFIL]

Merseyside bud but my woodland is Lampeter way . neighbour in Wales  has asked to cut some of his logs  for him he is felling larch all up in the air at the mo. woodlands 126. I have made a trailer for it. It will be living down there.Ball park figure would do dont intend on charging full whack. Am i right 50 50 if i want some timber what if i dont?

 

[topchippyles]

4 minutes ago, GWYNFIL said:

Merseyside bud but my woodland is Lampeter way . neighbour in Wales  has asked to cut some of his logs  for him he is felling larch all up in the air at the mo. woodlands 126. I have made a trailer for it. It will be living down there.Ball park figure would do dont intend on charging full whack. Am i right 50 50 if i want some timber what if i dont?

 

50/50 is what i do if i want timber and hourly rate is around £30 

Edited May 11, 2021 by topchippyles

[GWYNFIL]

Cheers mate. something to mill i mean mull lol. Am sure there will be more input  and Qs from me in the future. Only really hobby milling for own use. 

[topchippyles]

3 minutes ago, GWYNFIL said:

Cheers mate. something to mill i mean mull lol. Am sure there will be more input  and Qs from me in the future. Only really hobby milling for own use. 

You west walians play at it 😆

 

Edited May 11, 2021 by topchippyles

[Johnsond]

23 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

50/50 is what i do if i want timber and hourly rate is around £30 

£30 per hr Les !! 
Is that for 1 man and the mill ??. 

[topchippyles]

6 minutes ago, Johnsond said:

£30 per hr Les !! 
Is that for 1 man and the mill ??. 

Its his mate and i do exactly the same for 50/50 timber or charge my pal £30 per hr. Fuel and blade sharpening is paid on top. Cash paid 

Edited May 11, 2021 by topchippyles

[muttley9050]

I charge my mate £50 an hour every body else £60. Minimum 6 hours.