The Millstead LLC

BOARD FEET!! WHAT IS IT??!!

Why do we use it in lumber/slab sales???

Board feet (BF) is a standard unit of volume measurement used in the lumber industry. One BF is equal to 144 cubic inches. For a visual, that is a slab or pc of lumber
12” wide x 12” long x 1” thick.
The important part is, NO MATTER the size/shape/thickness/length of the pc of wood, If you can find the volume you can calculate the BF. It is a fair and universal way to put a price on the product (or milling service) based on its size.

Each species of wood has its own prices per BF based on their Market Value. Additionally, when the slab or lumber gets bigger (wider, longer….) the price per BF can go up because it may be less common to find them in the larger sizes. There is also significantly more work required for larger logs/slabs.

Example:
A Live Edge slab averaging 36” wide x 10’ long x 2.5” thick

In inches
36 x 120 x 2.5 = 10,800

10,800/144=75 BF in that slab.

Now you can sleep at night!! I know this BF trivia was keeping you awake, tossing and turning 🤣. Your welcome.


Price list has changed. Check it out. It is the PINNED inventory post at the top of my page. A few things went down in price.
Since I have the attention of all 3 of you that read my post…😅…I have recently changed the way I price my portable milling/slabbing service. I do NOT do it by the hour any more.

Price is now done by the true board foot in the log. Starting price is .80c a BF. Milage still applies.

Additionally, its now an option to have me bring a mini skid steer to move slabs for you.
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(My son wearing my Joe dirt wig when he was like 6).
Keep on keepin on !!

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