Interested in buying a portable sawmill?If you have a lot of old trees in your backyard, you may have thought about getting a sawmill so you can turn them into slabs, boards, and other products.
And maybe there is the coolness factor.
But is a portable sawmill really right for you?And if so, which one should you get?Here are a few points to consider: 1) It's a major investment You should be aware that buying a sawmill is a major investment.
Buying one is only a wise decision if you plan to put it to use.
They can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 and more.
And even used ones are generally at least $10,000 to $25,000.
This is simply too much money to spend on something that will just sit in your garage.
2) What will you use it for? There are many different sawmills, and they all have different capabilities.
They vary in terms of the size of tree trunks they can accommodate, for example.
So you should do some thinking about what exactly you plan to saw, at least primarily, and then go from there.
3) Beware of the RV syndrome Here's something else to consider.
Many people who buy an RV and start using it notice very quickly that they really want a bigger one.
And after a while, one that's even bigger.
Sawmills have the same effect on people.
So think long and hard.
After all, the minute you take a sawmill off the lot, it loses about half its value.
So if you really have your heart set on sawing large trees, get one that will be big enough to accommodate them even if it costs a bit more upfront.
4) Take a look If you want a sawmill, the best thing to do is to attend logging conferences where you will find that they are often on display.
You can get a close-up look at different models and sometimes you might even get a demonstration.