Tuesday, December 27, 2011

How To Increase Portable Sawmill Production

Owning a portable sawmill business can sometimes be quite a battle.  That's especially true if you aren't quite sure how to maximize your portable sawmill production.  You might think that your sawmill is perfectly fine, built to last, heavy duty and basically perfect, but there are hidden dangers to look out for that could slow down your production.

For example, you need to be aware that there are three basic things that keep a portable sawmill running smoothly.  Those things are purchasing the right blades, maintaining the right blades and maintaining the alignment of your portable sawmill.  Without any of those three things, your production numbers will not be at its best.

You probably already know what purchasing the right blade is about.  It's about finding the best band saw blade to do the job.  One of the best around is the Cook's Super Sharp blade from Cook's Saw.  A heavy duty blade like the Super Sharp can saw through almost any piece of lumber with the greatest of ease.  That is, if it is installed correctly.

The problem is that many sawyers don't know how to properly maintain their blades or their portable sawmills.  If the blade isn't set properly or sharp enough, for example, production will slow down.  That's why it's important to do regular maintenance on your portable sawmill and sharpen, flatten or replace your blades as needed, as well as to align the sawmill correctly so that the blade doesn't slip out of the cut.

So, are you interested in seeing exactly how to best maintain your portable sawmill and increase production?  If so, click here.

Friday, December 16, 2011

A Classic Example Of How To Make A Living With A Portable Sawmill

Scott Irvin is a classic example of how to make a living with a portable sawmill, especially if it happens to be a Cook's Saw portable sawmill.  You see, Scott's father was in the sawmilling business for years, but Scott himself was actually in the papermill business.  That was until his father's business underwent a few changes.

Scott always saw the potential in sawmilling, but he wasn't so sure about how to best make a go of the sawmilling business, at least at first.  That's why his father passed the business on to Scott's brother.  However, when there was a fire at the mill, Scott bought his brother out.

Soon, Scott found himself juggling the saw mill and his job at the paper mill, which he had for 17 years and didn't want to give up so easily.  However, something had to give and Scott still saw more potential in the saw mill.  Soon, he found a way to make that business really work, with portable sawmills.

Scott looked everywhere for the perfect blend of heavy duty machinery, convenient features and great customer support.  He finally came across the right mix at Cook's Saw.  In fact, Scott was so impressed that he bought two portable sawmills from Cook's.

Soon Scott was cutting everything from rail ties to pallet stock and several things in between.  He always tries to adapt to the current market, which is ever-changing.  However, one thing that doesn't change is that people always need lumber.  So, if you want to go into the portable sawmill business like Scott did, click here to find out more.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

How Early Mechanical Sawmills Evolved Into Portable Sawmills

Although portable sawmills are fairly new, there is plenty of evidence to support the fact that some form of "mechanical" sawmill has been around for centuries.  In fact, dating back to the 12th century A.D. there is evidence that water and wind-powered sawmills were used in certain areas.

Nevertheless, it wasn't until fairly recent history that wind and water-powered sawmills as we know them were used.  Not only that, but the mechanical era caused sawmills to become even more advanced.  By the early and mid 1900's flat belt sawmills that were powered by things like tractors became common.

The problem with flat belt sawmills is that they weren't entirely safe.  Often, the belts would snap, causing machinery to break and putting workers in danger.  That's why C-section V-belt drives and similar innovations came about.  As sawmilling became safer, it also became more efficient.

As the age of modern technology continued, it became clear that professional sawyers needed to find more ways to increase their efficiency.  After all, more efficiency would mean more profit.  That led to portable sawmills that used band saw blades and circular saw blades.  Then, later, Kerf blades were added to portable sawmills.

The portable sawmills of today are built for maximum efficiency.  Working part-time with one of them a good sawyer could make over $50,000 a year.  That's something that never would have been possible in the early days of mechanical sawmilling.  So, do you want to try the latest and greatest portable sawmill?  If so, click here to buy or rent one today.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Invest Well By Getting A Portable Sawmill

Every day people across the country invest in the stock market.  More people invest in real estate.  Even more people invest in "get rich quick" schemes.  Do you really want to make those kinds of investments and risk losing it all?  If not then you should invest well by purchasing a portable sawmill.

Granted, not everyone should go into the portable sawmill business.  However, if you like working outside and you have land with a lot of trees, the portable sawmill business is definitely a good one to get into.  It's certainly a business that is a lot more stable than the stock market, gold mining, real estate investment or any of those other get rich quick possibilities.

Why are portable sawmills such a good investment?  Well, for one thing, you can grow more trees.  So, it's not like gold, which people have to hunt for and, if they even find it, will soon run out.  It's also not like playing the stock market, where companies can go under in a matter of minutes.

How stable is it exactly?  Well, let's just say that you can make more than $300 by simply cutting one tree and selling the lumber by the board foot.  That means that 10 trees can yield over $3,000.  So, even on a small piece of property, you can easily make a profit.  Imagine what you could do with a large plot of land and just working with your portable sawmill part-time.

Would you like to know more about how to make the most out of your portable sawmill investment?  Click here for some more great tips.

Friday, December 2, 2011

From Circle Saws To Portable Sawmills

These days, portable sawmills are fairly common.  In fact, there are lumber companies everywhere who are using portable band saws and circle saws to increase their profits.  However, it wasn't all that long ago that people had never even heard of them.  They didn't exist at all.  So, what did people do?

The very first saws were hand-held saws.  They still exist today and, although there's nothing circular about them, they are known as "circle saws".  However, they are completely different from circular table saws and mechanical saws with circular blades.

The first hand-held saws haven't changed much over the years.  However, how they are used has definitely changed.  Professional sawyers have moved well beyond hand-held devices, especially in recent years.  Hand-held saws still have their place, but only for personal use to cut down a tree or two in the yard.

Modern professional sawyers use machinery to make the lumber cutting business much more efficient.  That's why portable sawmills have become so popular.  A newer portable sawmill can cut thousands of board feet in a day.  It's more precise than a hand-held saw and much easier to use.

So, if you're looking to get into the lumber business, you really should get yourself a portable sawmill.  It can help you to turn out the maximum amount of lumber.  In fact, working just part-time, you can make thousands of dollars a year as a sawyer.  Would you like to find out how?  If so, just click here to get started with a portable sawmill.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Some Beginners Tips About Portable Sawmills

If you've heard that portable sawmills can be quite profitable, you're not alone.  A lot of people are being drawn to portable sawmill use as a way to enjoy the outdoors and make a good living in the process.  However, becoming a sawyer is not something that you can just decide to do one day.  You need to know certain things about how the process works.

For example, you need help.  Many hands make light work, as the saying goes.  In this instance, many hands make more profits.  The trick is deciding exactly how many hands you need.  Most people find that it's good to have at least two sawyers working at once and maybe three.

It's also important to remember that portable sawmills need fuel and blades.  Those expenses shouldn't be too high, but it's important to factor them in.  Otherwise, you'll be thinking that your profits are higher than they actually are.

Another important thing is that you need to know what to charge for your services.  One way to figure that out is to look at what other sawyers in your area are charging.  If they seem to be doing well, you may want to charge a rate that is similar, or even slightly lower.  However, a good rule is never to charge less than $150 per 1,000 board feet.  It's likely that you can charge a bit more than that with no problem.

You will also need to decide exactly which type and model portable sawmill you want.  One good model is the Accu-Trac 3651D 51hp Diesel portable sawmill.  What is it capable of?  Check out www.cookssaw.com find out.