Using a portable sawmill can be a fun pastime. It can also be a great way to earn a
living. However, there are certain
expenses that you may not think about.
For example, your sawmill is going to need fuel. As an example, if you're using the Accu-Trac
3651D 51hp Diesel portable sawmill, you'll need to use about 10 gallons of fuel
for it per day. That's assuming that you
run it for 8 hours a day. Fuel costs
vary from place to place, but 10 gallons of fuel a day at $2.50 each would be
$25 spent for just one day.
You also have to think about blade expense. After all, your blade will wear out over
time. For every board foot that you cut,
you should expect to pay about 1.5 cents.
So, if you were to cut 2,500 board feet you could expect to pay roughly
$37.50 in blade expenses.
Another thing to consider is the fact that you may need or
want to hire help. Depending on how many
people you hire and how many hours you have them work in a day, your expense
will vary. For example, if you paid
someone $12.50 an hour for an 8-hour day, that would be a $100 expense.
Nevertheless, even with expenses, portable sawmills can be a
great way to make an extra income or to earn your entire living. Your expenses may add up, but so will your
profits. Exactly what kind of profit can
you make from a portable sawmill? Please be sure to visit us at www.cookssaw.com.
