Hey Sawyers,
I am looking to start a timber frame business with my son and we are about to purchase a bandsaw mill to make our timbers. We want to do medium size barns, garages and camps, pavillions, car ports, etc. in ready made kits. I am taking out a small business loan to help with some of the capital (some is coming from my retirement). Obviously we all want to get the best deal for our money, so I am looking for advice on a fully hydraulic bandsaw mill. Would you go new, and get less of a mill? Would you try to find used and get more of a mill? Would you choose portable to stationary (and why?). We are looking at sawing 8X8 eastern hemlock, douglas fir, and white oak. 16 foot length max.
Thanks in advance for your wisdom.
Kindly
Jesse P.