The First and Only Sawmill Forum to Put Sawyers in the Drivers Seat

At last there’s a new forum out there that’s geared up for sawmill operators and it looks like “Saw Bucks” is just what the doctor ordered. Focused on sawmills and all aspects of the trade, Sawyers take the lead instead of being a secondary topic section like other sites where milling is not the main stream content but just a spin off. After seeing how each section addresses all the inner workings of a sawmill operation it becomes clear this is something new. No where can you find a place that puts the Sawyers at the front of the pack instead of a smaller group that is overshadowed by a crowed forum. This down to earth group is not flashing fancy ads from sponsors but instead real people talking about real world methods, tools and techniques.

At first look you see a light hearted approach to the many facets of the lumber trade by the way their forums are categorized: “Sawing for Bucks” and “Bucking for Change”. These are serious considerations for all Sawyers but are tackled in a way to keep things fun and entertaining. “Splinters” is where you find off topic information about most anything a sawmill might experience.

There is an obvious appeal to the public at large through their promotion of eco friendly salvage and recycling of urban trees. You can tell that this will spread beyond just sawmills when looking at the “Save the Trees” section where there is plenty of photos and stories about salvaging trees and logs. “The Buck Stops Here” is another place where you can find tips and information on how to make a difference in your neighborhood. This is the right place for anyone to talk with the professionals if you are looking for advice or information.

Portable sawmills have increasingly become popular among wood workers, tree services and tree farmers and now there is a perfect place for them to network and prosper. Its clear Saw Bucks has the potential to grow into a premiere site for the sawmill and timber industry.

To view this site: http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

This is not the first time I have been yelled at and probably wont be the last. I have spent many hours researching and spreading information in hopes of making a difference in the way trees are salvaged, recycled, used and the way it impacts the commercial timber industry.

There are many horror stories about wrongful action taken by those who want to change the timber industry for the better. Unfortunately most of the victims are loggers, sawmills and tree farmers. A friend who not only salvages and respects trees and the timber industry had two logging trucks completely destroyed by students who objected to the trees being removed for the construction of there classrooms (Santa Cruz, Ca.). This is a perfect example of ignorance by those striving to learn. Instead of doing there research and going the extra mile to make a positive impact some individuals or splinter group chose to act blindly resulting in slowing down real change and giving there cause bad Mo Jo.

Education = Power. There is no excuse for ignorance.

In addition to participating in the market of mainstream lumber sales, small mills satisfy unique needs: They provide tailored services for custom manufacturing businesses such as furniture and cabinet makers. They fill niches for specific species, such as walnut, mesquite or cedar, and specific products, such as highly figured stock, sheds, outbuildings and timber framing. They provide outlet markets for loggers, tree surgeons, development clearings, culls and salvage logs.

The changing atmosphere of public opinion is driving the demand for “Eco Friendly” and “Green Products” to its highest level ever. Out on the streets and at the forefront of decision making consumers is the Sawyer. Innovative thinking by nature this new breed of small operator has established a unique service industry. With a strong foot hold in the timber industry sawyers have a large impact in the day to day polices that have far reaching effects. Cities, counties and state agencies are struggling to meet mandates for carbon reduction. Urban logs have a huge impact on this and will be the first area the average citizens of our nation will see change. Already big business has picked up on this and you can expect to find portable mills become a regular tool of the forester, arborist and tree service. Builders have capitalized on log cabins, timber framing and rustic style custom construction.

To summarize, small family run sawmills benefit local communities and other businesses, helping consumers as well as larger sawmills that cannot easily handle smaller jobs. Sawyers are at the forefront of this changing industry having direct affects on public opinion and the demand for sustainable resource management.

As the saw turns so do the days of our lives.

OK, maybe I went a little over board, don’t laugh (to hard).

I guess that the need to keep the paying jobs moving forward make me feel the need to be in the shop staying busy or be out in the woods (or urban setting, San Fran next week) making lumber. When I do turn on the computer I just can’t keep up with all I need to do when it comes to returning emails and website updates.

For each and every person who posts here I would like to say that I have not found one single project, blog or comment that does not have a positive impact on me. I enjoy them all and there is so much information here I now see that there is a huge amount of learning I can do in the wood working field and that it will never end for me.

Thanks to you all