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This is a valid question, but with portable sawmilling it is nearly impossible to answer. There are a lot of variables and this is why I charge by the hour. How fast I can saw depends on the diameter and length of the logs. Handling and moving the logs also takes a significant amount of time that is hard to predict. The lumber sizes that the customer wants sawn also makes a difference. It takes a lot longer to saw (6) 1x6 boards than it takes to saw (1) 6x6 post, but they are the same board footage.
Definitely, the customer can help. This will save you a good amount of cost as it is much slower for me to saw and move lumber by myself. If you are not able to help, I can provide a helper for an extra $20 per hour. Even with paying for the additional cost of a helper, it will save money in the long run.
We use a variety of high-quality materials, including high density urethane, wood, acrylic, high density polyethylene, aluminum and more, depending on the specific needs of each project.
For my kiln to be efficient and have proper airflow, I need at least a 600 board feet load. I can dry just a few boards but they would need to be combined with another load. In this case, I don't charge my full kiln rate. I can give you a price based on your specific needs in these types of cases.