I just returned from walking a friend’s piece of property, looking over the damage from a storm that pass through a couple of weeks ago. Numerous mature oaks were completely uprooted. My friend said I could have as much of the fallen oaks as I want for saw logs. Many of the trees are 30” to 40” in diameter and are over 80 feet in length. The main trunks are at least 20 to 25 feet and straight as an arrow.
I have no experience with log milling, but have always wanted to do it myself for my wood working projects. I am researching portable saw mills right now, trying to determine if I should hire someone or make the investment into one.
The question I have is how soon must I start milling the logs after they have fallen?
And should I invest in a portable saw mill or hire it out?
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The sooner the better. It doesn't take the little critters long to start chewing away. Personally, unless you plan on milling for a living, you might be better off hiring a portable mill. When we had the portable mill come out for the big spruce trees, it broke down to 23 cents a board foot.
Stu
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