WTB - Sawmill

[Wiljo05]

Figured I'd check here before going new in the hopes someone has one out back not being used.

Looking for a mid size saw mill (ideally capable of cutting up to 30" logs give or take.)

I know it's a slim chance, but worth a shot.

[Hozzie]

A buddy and I have been talking about buying one for years.  They are crazy expensive.  Gook luck in your search.  

[RED333]

My brother in East Tn just picked up a used one, do not know the specs. He wants to mill timber for lumber.

[Wiljo05]

I had to drop a bunch of Walnut, Ash, and Beech that were too close to the house, and figured this would be a great excuse to aquire one being as I tinker with wood/epoxy projects. 

Plus, being on a working farm there is no end to fixing barns, building animal shelters, etc.

[Darrell]

5 hours ago, Wiljo05 said:

Figured I'd check here before going new in the hopes someone has one out back not being used.

I needed to cut a small amount of lumber, and I bought an Alaskan Saw Mill to do that. It worked really well, but it's fairly labor intensive and it can't be great on the ol' chainsaw. But I ended up with enough large-dimension lumber for the project I was working on and it more than paid for the tool. If you have a lot to do, though, it's probably not the way to go.

[Wiljo05]

45 minutes ago, Darrell said:

I needed to cut a small amount of lumber, and I bought an Alaskan Saw Mill to do that. It worked really well, but it's fairly labor intensive and it can't be great on the ol' chainsaw. But I ended up with enough large-dimension lumber for the project I was working on and it more than paid for the tool. If you have a lot to do, though, it's probably not the way to go.

I've gone down that road, and while it worked you are right - it's a bear and to get to final furniture (even rustic) grade. If I can figure out the pic attachment it has a crotch figured rustic walnut table I built. This slab was done with my Alaskan mill and 36" bar, and while it worked, left a lot of finish work

[Protongunner]

7 hours ago, Wiljo05 said:

Figured I'd check here before going new in the hopes someone has one out back not being used.

Looking for a mid size saw mill (ideally capable of cutting up to 30" logs give or take.)

I know it's a slim chance, but worth a shot.

My neighbor has one a couple years old. He has had some health issues and told me he is going to sell it a few months ago. If you pm me your contact info I can pass it along to him.

[Wiljo05]

9 hours ago, Protongunner said:

My neighbor has one a couple years old. He has had some health issues and told me he is going to sell it a few months ago. If you pm me your contact info I can pass it along to him.

PM sent. Much appreciated!

[Wiljo05]

On 1/17/2022 at 1:43 PM, Hozzie said:

A buddy and I have been talking about buying one for years.  They are crazy expensive.  Gook luck in your search.  

Not only are they expensive, I called WoodMizer in Georgia today, and the sales guy said they have a 6+ month wait on the small units, and 12-15 month on bigger mills!

 

[Darrell]

On 1/17/2022 at 1:43 PM, Hozzie said:

A buddy and I have been talking about buying one for years.  They are crazy expensive.  Gook luck in your search.  

Did you find your sawmill? I see one advertised on Craigslist near Gatlinburg.  I know nothing at all about it except what's in the ad:

 

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/hvo/d/gatlinburg-portable-saw-mill-woodland/7438368841.html

[Hozzie]

1 hour ago, Darrell said:

Did you find your sawmill? I see one advertised on Craigslist near Gatlinburg.  I know nothing at all about it except what's in the ad:

 

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/hvo/d/gatlinburg-portable-saw-mill-woodland/7438368841.html

Wiljo05 was looking, but thanks. 

[Wiljo05]

12 minutes ago, Hozzie said:

Wiljo05 was looking, but thanks. 

Thanks for the thought and posting the link. They are trying to double their money on that one. They likely will as most are 6 months to a year out, especially if it's of any size.

 

I'm still looking, and am on 1 wait-list but would still like to buy one as soon as possible. 

[Wiljo05]

For any of the fellas that were curious, I ended up buying a Woodland Mills sawmill. The company, their service, shipping, and the mill itself have been great. 
 

The only thing that would have been better was if they offered a larger mill. But, at their price point they can’t be beat in my mind. 

[Ret.Climber]

On 1/17/2022 at 1:14 PM, Wiljo05 said:

Figured I'd check here before going new in the hopes someone has one out back not being used.

Looking for a mid size saw mill (ideally capable of cutting up to 30" logs give or take.)

I know it's a slim chance, but worth a shot.

I have a 36"x20' beefed up sawmill.

I don't know how to send you my number for pics.

[doug77]

Ret Climber I would be interested in your mill if Wiljo is not. 

[doug77]

My number is 931-629-3870 if interested 

Thanks