Portable Sawmill Expenses

Many people get into lumber cutting with portable sawmills because it is an easy way to earn a secondary income, or even a primary one.  However, portable sawmills are not completely free, not by a long shot.  So, you should have some idea of the expenses involved before you buy one.

First, think about the initial cost of a portable sawmill.  A manual bandsaw mill might cost around $10,000 and a fully hydraulic bandsaw mill could cost several times that.  Some of them cost $30,000 or more.  That is certainly a large initial expense, but they do pay for themselves relatively quickly.

Next, you need to consider general maintenance costs.  For example, you will need to buy new blades frequently.  However, one of the great things about portable sawmill blades is that many of them can be sharpened multiple times before they need to be replaced.  The cheapest way to have your bandsaw blades sharpened is to do it yourself, but you will need to buy your own sharpener in order to do that.

Another thing to consider is repair work.  It is possible that something could go wrong and you may need to have your portable sawmill repaired at some point in time.  Luckily, many of them have warranties or guarantees of some kind.  The best way to avoid major headaches down the line is to buy your portable sawmill from a reputable dealer, such as Cook's Saw.

Are you interested in learning more about the expenses involved in starting your own portable sawmill business?  If so, visit www.cookssaw.com for informational articles, ideas and a full line of fabulous products, including portable bandsaw mills.