Millworks and Sawmill Services

All milled lumber costs are determined by a common lumber board foot (bf) calculation. This is not "rocket science"; Below is a simple explanation how it is determined. Understand, this calculation is for the volume of the lumber, not just the board's "linear" dimension in length (these have two different values). 

I set my cost for lumber using a "volume" board foot (p/bf) calculation, along with the type of timber specie and its "hardness" of wood, and the type of milling process the the customer desires. These costs can be discussed in further detail with the customer prior to any milling orders being agreed upon. 

A lumber board foot (bf) is a volumetric unit of measure calculated by multiplying the thickness (T) and width (W) of the lumber (measured in inches) by its length (L) (typically measured in feet), then divide by 12.

Click the "Lumber Cost" button below to review prices per board foot cost after you determine your total board foot measurement from the given examples below.

Review the example below to determine the size and cost of your lumber.

          Determine your Board Foot measurement and estimated Cost for lumber:

Step 1:

           (T) thickness (in.) X (W) width (in.) X (L) Length (ft)

                                                         12

        *(If legnth of board is measured in inches, divide by 144)

Example:   2" x 8" x 8' Board  

                                                       T x W x L  =  2" x 8" x 8'  = 10.66667 (Bf)  

                                                              12                    12        

Example:   2" x 8" x 96" Board 

                                                       T x W x L  =  2" x 8" x 96"  = 10.66667 (Bf)  

                                                             144                  144  

Step 2:   

Review or download the "Lumber Price List" pdf and multiply the price of the specific lumber you are looking to purchase and multiply that lumber cost (p/bf) by the total board feet you just calculated from the examples above. This should give you an idea of what your lumber will cost you.

The cost for "Green" lumber will differ (normally lower) than that of dried lumber. Pricing on available select slabs of hardwood can also vary depending upon the uniqueness and quality of the grain. 

Absolutely! Custom milling prices are usually charged per board foot (p/bf) or on an hourly rate. Custom milling costs may vary depending upon the specie of timber, and the type of cutting you desire. 

Custom lumber milling fees:

1. $105 per hour (20 min charge rate) or by the board foot depending upon which is more economical.

2. Blade charges are usually estimated in the quote for saw milling services. Additional blades charges may apply at $28 per blade if necessary to complete the job or any unforeseen foreign metal debris in your log damages the blade beyond further use.

3. Custom milling orders require a 30 percent deposit prior to the beginning of any milling services. This amount will be shown as "paid" toward the total charges when you receive your lumber order. Customers are encouraged to inquire about this fee prior placing their order.

Blade Replacement: 

Blade used in custom milling of logs for a customer may have a replacement charge of $28 per blade used, and  additional blade charges may be accessed for the completion of the milling any order or if any embedded foreign objects are struck within the log that is brought in by the customer, such as metal or rocks. Extremely muddy logs will cause a blade to become dull quicker and a blade charge may be added.  Customers are responsible to reasonably remove excessive dirt and any foreign objects prior to dropping off their log for milling.

Pickup and Delivery Charges: 

Pickup and delivery of logs or lumber is available at a mileage rate of $1.75 per mile.

Storing/Drying Milled Lumber: 

Air-dry storage and Kiln drying for customer's lumber is based on "space available". 

Air-drying Lumber and Storage charge is $1.50 p/bf for up to 60 days. This includes lumber "stickering" and stacking,  protection from inclement weather under a covering during storage and open air-drying, and an application of insect controls.  

Kiln drying charges are $2.50 p/bf for up to 60 days. This includes lumber "stickering" and stacking,  an application of insect controls, and periodic moisture content checks.  The customer is notified when an equilibrium MC is achieved and should arrange pickup or delivery of the dried product.

Please request for additional storage time if needed, but understand other customers may have already have reserved a storage space at the end of your storage time. I will try to fit as many folks in as possible for the time they need. We'll work it out. 

Not a problem, but please arrange this in advance as there may be several folks also needing service and storage time and space is critical. Milling orders that are considered "small" I can usually fit them in between other orders and have your lumber ready in a short time, but please inquire ahead of time. 

Also, please understand that all products milled by Sea Island Millworks that are agreed upon with the customer prior to any services and return of product (lumber) must be paid in full and received by the customer within 7 days of the completion date of your order.  Otherwise, the customer must notify Sea Island Millworks at least 24 hours ahead of the completion date.  If a customer does not make these arrangements ahead of time,  it is may be likely and most unfortunate that the customer would forfeit their lumber product to the ownership of Sea Island Millworks, LLC. So, please call me ahead of time and we'll figure something out. Thanks