10 Reasons You Absolutely NEED a Portable Sawmill – Investing in a portable sawmill for your off-grid homestead, farm, or ranch can offer numerous benefits and reasons to consider.
Here are 10 compelling reasons to invest in a portable sawmill:
If you’re going to build your own cabin and don’t want to pay for lumber, you can save money by investing in a sawmill.
For about $5k plus the cost of blades, you can cut an unlimited amount of lumber for an unlimited amount of projects and build as many cabins, chicken coops, sheds, pig pens and pole barns as your heart desires. You can also turn the sawmill into a money making machine and charge a low fee to mill lumber for your local neighbors and community. This alone will pay for the cost of the portable sawmill over a long period of time. I believe it’s one of the best investments into your off grid homestead, farm or ranch that you can invest in.
- Cost Savings: By owning a portable sawmill, you can save significantly on the cost of lumber. Instead of purchasing expensive pre-cut lumber, you can source and mill your own timber, reducing expenses for building projects.
- Unlimited Lumber Supply: With a portable sawmill, you have access to an unlimited supply of lumber. You can harvest trees from your property or nearby areas, ensuring a continuous and renewable source of timber for your projects.
- Customized Lumber Sizes: A portable sawmill allows you to cut lumber to precise sizes and dimensions, tailored to your specific building needs. This flexibility enables you to create custom designs and optimize material usage.
- Self-Sufficiency: Owning a portable sawmill promotes self-sufficiency on your property. You no longer need to rely solely on external suppliers for lumber, empowering you to take control of your construction projects and timelines.
- Diverse Project Possibilities: With your own portable sawmill, you can undertake a wide range of projects, including building cabins, chicken coops, sheds, pig pens, barns, and more. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
- Income Generation: You can turn your portable sawmill into a revenue-generating machine. By offering milling services to your local community, charging a fee to cut lumber from their own logs, you can generate additional income to offset the cost of the sawmill.
- Community Engagement: Operating a portable sawmill can help you connect with your local community. By providing a valuable service and assisting others with their construction projects, you can build relationships and contribute to the growth of your community.
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact: By sourcing and milling timber locally, you reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting lumber long distances. This promotes sustainable practices and minimizes environmental impact.
- Efficient Resource Utilization: With a portable sawmill, you can make the most of the trees on your property. You can utilize timber from fallen or damaged trees, ensuring efficient resource utilization and reducing waste.
- Long-Term Investment: While there is an upfront cost to purchasing a portable sawmill, it is a long-term investment that will continue to provide returns over time. The savings on lumber costs and the potential for income generation can offset the initial investment, making it a financially sound choice.
Investing in a portable sawmill for your off-grid homestead, farm, or ranch offers a multitude of advantages, from cost savings and self-sufficiency to income generation and community engagement. It is a versatile tool that empowers you to create, build, and sustain your property in a more independent and sustainable manner.
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If you like that idea, then you’ll love this! In the November 2014 Issue Off Grid Living Magazine I wrote a very detailed article about how to build an off grid cabin on a budget. This is that issue. It’s currently FREE for download!
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