Brian,

I got started in this 2 months ago using a Husky 385XP and Logosol TimberJig. Yes, it is hard work, but I dont have to go the gym. An electrical company easement about a mile from my house has produced about $700 worth of cherry, $100 in red oak. And there are still logs on the ground waiting to be cut. Most sawyers wont touch these kind of logs for fear of metal. 1 12"x12" square piece of cherry pays for 3 gallons of gas, which is enough to cut all day.

I plan to build my own mill simliar to the Jonsered 2185 onto which the 385XP will mount. I will be able to store in my garage (standing up against the wall), and still be able to park the cars in there.

There are lots of logs around, but many times only small quantities. Since I cant move them, I find logs in locations that permit cutting them where they lay.

Regards,

Ted