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I do It. It's a big investment to earn money but you can earn some. Think you would be lucky to work full time doing it but there is work out there. I do one or two days a week in season and the odd day off season. But I primarily bought the mill to cut my own wood for framing and barn building etc which is what I do most of the rest of the time. I think if your talking about purely contract milling it will hake a while to get enough business to cover yourinvestment and running costs. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

8k for some green oak? Can't really understand how they could only get one slab out of it either. Could of at least free handed it in half and got two. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

I look forward to the pictures then Steve. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Mill them as long as you can. 2m is a little short for My liking. Through and through slabs is good for walnut as the timber is very stable compared to other species. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Sequoia is a good choice for raised beds isn't it? Rated as moderately to very durable depending where it's grown. If I were making the beds I would use Sequoia with no treatment and expect it to last upwards of 15 years. Maybe I'm wrong but I reckon if Sequoia is at hand then it's a good choice. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Completely agree really but there cheap and lowc tech for occasional use. I never alaskan mill anymore but face a day of it tomorrow. Hopefully the walnut will be worth it. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Nice. But you need an alaskan mill to cut your own oak rafters. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Here's a useful thread for you. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=51366 Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

What do you want to process them into that requires such a tight spec? Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Ms200 is a back handle saw. 200t is a top handle saw I think that's the only real difference. If yours has a top handle then it's a 200t Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

S6 for me. Got a as new reconditioned one recently. Essentially a customer return. Very happy with it. Ace phone. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Looks great. A refreshing approach to stale industry. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Should actually be collecting this next week. Not sure what I will be able to get back and what will be useful for you now but will have a look. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Feather edge is fine if you fit it correctly. I mill and clad a lot of buildings in Feather and don't have a problem. I would go 3x2 then breathable membrane then baton down stud then Feather edge in cedar larch or Douglas Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Most of the committee members of the local groups are volunteers. I know two of the guys on our local group. One is a town planner and one works for the nfu. This is why it can sometimes take an age to get a decision as they don't meet that often. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Another thread like this one. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=102189 Wind indeed Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Try the leader fund. You have to be able to prove it will create jobs, help your business to grow and benefit the rural community. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rural-development-programme-for-england-leader-funding Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Pm sent Simon. Sorry lost your number. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

I will take a pic when I get the chance. I assume u can machine it? Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

It's pointless coming back at you with anything else. You obviously already decided that you know the ins and outs or every other trade but tell me I just wouldn't understand because I'm not worthy because I don't climb for a living. Could say the same thing my self but choose to accept that all work has its challenges. And lots of work is equally as hard as other work. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

I bow down to your superior abilities. Maybe one day I could scale to the heights of someone so hard working and far more important than lowly other trades. I consider my self told and far more humble when it comes to my own abilities. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Intresesting thread. It was said earlier that a lot of people think they work harder than others and some on this thread are definitely guilty of that. Brickwork can be exhausting it can also be relatively easy. In general I think people should have respect for other people's trades. The fittest climber would struggle against an experienced builder on site and vice versa. We get used to what we do and develop the muscles we need. I did an apprenticeship as a bricklayer, although I don't do much of it now, I spent the last few weeks building a retaining wall from dense concrete blocks, on quite a steep hill. I resent reading that this is easy or that all bricklayers are stupid. I do general building,oak framing, some arb work and quite a lot of milling in season and each job has its challenges. And to the op he's your father in law it's his job to rib you. Suck it up with respect. I'm sure he had to work a little harder when he had a young family to raise. Do you intend to work as hard your whole life. I'm 37 and in a position where 4 days a week is enough for me. I have no desire to go back to 6 or 7 long days a week. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

I was questioning whether led tape would be an option? Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Ive got sone huntingdon elm in around that size but no burring. Im a long way from isle of mann though. Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

Looks good. May have a go myself. Sure a man of your calibre could work it out. Sent from my GT-I8200N using Arbtalk mobile app