Don't forget about chainsaw milling. I do this from time to time to cut some live edge slabs for myself or to sell them. Found a 28" black walnut at the tree dump that I milled up a 7 foot length of. One day later just by word of mouth I sold two of those slabs for $6 a board foot. I currently have the rest in my kiln and plan to do some projects with them or sell them for the right price. Just a heads up though, you'll want minimum 70+ CC chainsaw to mill with. I have a 92 CC personally to do the milling. Happy cutting everyone!
I have done most of the suggestions that you mentioned and, indeed, they are great money makers. I have also worked for other farmers in cutting up hedge trees and black locust trees on their farms for fence line/corner posts. A new thing that is big in my area, is artistic chainsaw work turning tree trunks into works of art, making thousands of dollars each month.
This is Very helpful info and I appreciate you for creating this good content. I love helping people and especially older people because they have some of the most amazing stories. lol
I've seen people asking for firewood cutting, pay you back in firewood on shares. Such ads I've seen say, "Need a place to cut firewood? Cut on equal shares as we have the woods but don't run chainsaws", or words to that affect. Town or county dumps with tree drops are a great place to get firewood. But they are not always open when you are available. Yes, taking the limbs for firewood in exchange for the log for you, or the reverse. Some people with a small sawmill will take the log in exchangenfor the tree job but those people are rare. Some walnut logs can sell for thousands. One log worth thousands. But need the equipment to move it.
Hi Chris...like the way you're always thinking of ways to be productive and earn money. Main concern I have is one that's been echoed by others...the need for insurance. Many state and local governments require a license as well. There may be some small, under the radar, non dangerous opportunities to make some money, may be a good way supplement the earnings. Good information as always, Will. Good night Irene
Good ideas but around the Detroit metro area most ads I see for cutting a tree down on someone’s property they ask for insurance. They will give you the tree if you provide insurance. But they won’t pay a tree service to remove it. I even seen this for cutting on vacant property. Very few ads posted don’t mention insurance. Peace
another thing is cutting like 2" thick rounds or cookies off of logs, lots of people around me make table tops or coasters or other stuff, even smaller logs they use for wedding place settings or something. ive done this, i just cant stop them from cracking when they dry lol
Pentacryl is supposed to stop cookies from cracking. Unfortunately its expensive. I'm not sure if the profit from selling the cookies would still be worth it but something for you to check into.
I live next to a 13.5 acre crop field. The lady is single and inherited the land. She has to remove trees that blow down and it's happened about 3 times in 13 years. I am neighborly and also harvest the wood. But she would otherwise have to pay someone. Write a note and mail it to farmers. They may give you a call.
You forgot to mention cutting and selling the swedish candles. I thought thats the reason you were standing in front of those particular logs un the end
Good video Chris good ideals. But we really need to get cutting and splitting that wood tomorrow like you said it won't cut or split itself. Goodnight Irene
Because I use it for my other business too but mainly I do not want 10-15,000 people a day seeing my phone number and calling me all hours of the day to chit chat about wood and tell me there stories and problems. Good question though Craig!
Your ideas are exactly right I have a shop 210 x 42 automotive repair and I have an outdoor wood boiler I burn 10 to 12 chords per year I never did like running the chainsaw I own one but I'm also in a wheelchair now so my helper that helps me out in the shop I pay him $300 to cut up 8 cord and split it and I have the splitter and I buy the gas and oil
Great tips. One idea...I recently bought a battery saw. Really great for small-med sized trees in built up areas as they are so quiet and no fumes. I reckon if you were looking for this kind of work the battery saw would be a real bonus that people would appreciate.
Thinning woodlots costs about $1500/acre professionally done but they would want to do many acres to show up. With basic forestry knowledge, you can expect to find more firewood or mushroom logs than you can use if you can explain it as thinning.
I have worked in conservation for 7 years, thinking of doing basically everything you explained in this video on the side since it is a lot of what I already do for less pay than I can get myself. Any recommendations on pricing? Want to be fair, but I’m doing it to make money.
My advice is to first watch all my videos, second start small and grow as you can with it as a side business and keep you real job as long as you need to to not go broke in debt.
I’m thinking of purchasing a Milwaukee battery powered chainsaw to try and get into lot clearing and that’s one big concern of mine is the pricing of a job. With a battery powered chainsaw I already know I can’t focus on large trees but the small to medium size is really what the lots around me have so it would work out.
Good morning Chris, last time I saw the list of most dangerous professions, lumberjack- tree faller no.1 on list, guys that see a tree leaning think it is easy to drop, they are the most dangerous, as you know with the tension on the tree. A fellow that wonders how he can make money with his saw, should probably stick to downed trees clean-up or trimming low limbs and leave the falling to the pros , as should some of the premium firewood sellers on You Tube. Have a good day Chris
@Ilovespeed716, yeah it’s like “ Russian Roulette “ you might get away with it a few times but, if you don’t know what your doing eventually your luck will run out,
@Homestead Frabricator, RU-vid is full of excellent tree fallers, Logger Wade, Nuts319, August Hunicke, Chris, brother Ken to name a few, you learn a lot but still, if your not Confident walk away, live to “fight another day”
Great ideas Chris. We are new sawmill owners and just beginning to see the many different ways to make money with it . Lots of possibilities when it comes to making money on wood.GNI
Nice little side business my wife and I have we cut up and split loads of firewood logs like you get in we have a couple saws we both cut then we split works awesome
I have been tempted to post an ad on Craigslist just to see if I could get some chainsaw work.. Haven't really bothered with it tho as I am busy enough here and at my parents shop.. All good points for sure.. See you tomorrow..
Not a chainsaw question, but how much land does it take to really start a business? About how many acres does the wood yard take up? WE are looking to move into a new house and just curious about how much land it really takes up to dry all that wood. Thanks for all the videos!
Always great money to be made with a chainsaw! I can get 1000- 3000$ per tree pending on size and difficulty. Although, I should mention. Insurance Is a huge factor for customer and yourself. Even if you don't damage anything clients can still come at you for the most odds reasons to get a claim money... can meet some scammers out there good video 👍
I've done this,made a 1000 dollars on a Saturday. A friend needed her backyard cleared of brush and hauled,I did it and her neighbor saw me there and wanted a dozen cedar bushes cut and hauled so I was there,so I did that...lol 6 hours and done...1050.00 got me thinking too,it could turn into a good side business,,,,
When I first bought my chainsaws, I had a surprising amount of friends getting married. They wanted me to do a crafty idea with certain diameter trees. I cut coasters, slabs to set center pieces on, and an even larger diameter slab for a guest book. I’m sure there are many more creative projects to be thought of beyond just these.
Mushrooms. Fresh wood 4" or so can be inoculated with mushroom spores/spawn. A 4"x4' log can ultimately yeild $10 or so. Shitaki is the most common but there are others. Near a city fresh is likely the way to go. Way out in the country dried might work better. Combines well with doing something else with a main trunk.
I've done carvings on stumps and stalks in people's yard. Went in and took the tree down to height the used my chainsaw to carve simple things in what was standing
@@InTheWoodyard Wow, I am pleasantly surprised. That’s all I have been using as well. I thought you being in the photography business you would have something high tech and expensive. Thanks, at least I know I am doing something right. :)
Hello, How's your healt now? That animal can be dangerous, I know it very well. How much cost this splitting processor? Best regards from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
I like the jobs when you get paid to cut the trees and also get to keep the wood!! I usually get called to cut the trees down just for the wood. That’s ok too. It always leads to another contact! Thanks for sharing! GNI
Theres property wind storm damage that property owners want there property cleaned up after storms go through in towns or people that own pasture or wooded property for hunting. Also cleanups after loggers log properties and leave trees laying.
When I was younger I used to do anything for work to turn a buck now today I can’t find a kid that wants to do anything I work 60 hours a week when I get home there’s not lotta left in me I’ve been trying to find somebody with a small chainsaw to cut some saplings and some sumac probably an hour and a half two hours worth of work I’ve had no luck finding anybody I’d gladly give 200 bucks just to get rid of the shit even if they just cut it up and 3 foot Lanks piled i. Woodburn it sometime I just like it down
