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Started by JWright, July 01, 2012, 11:49:44 PM

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JWright

I was Wondering why there aren't more people milling lumber. I mean sure it's hard work don't get me wrong but there has to be a catch here! I read a post on a site the other night about the stamping of structural timbers.  The post basically was sayin that most states required this stamp on timber for it to be used for structural timber. The stamp would cost a com

dboyt

It depends on where you are.  Here in the Missouri Ozarks, we don't have building codes.  Very little of what I cut actually goes into structures, though.  Some barn siding, trailer flooring, cabinet & furniture wood, and beams.  You will never come out ahead trying to compete with the big boys to cut construction lumber.  It is far better to find a niche for custom lumber that the big mills don't want to fool with.
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