| If you do much reading then you are probably | | | | to reap the harvest. So what does this mean to |
| familiar with the book by David Shwartz entitled | | | | you? - Think Big. |
| 'The Magic of Thinking Big'. Outside of the bible it | | | | If you have been talking about getting that |
| is one of my favorite books and I think one of | | | | sawmill, edger, resaw, sharpener, or setter then |
| the better books dealing with the power of a | | | | now is the time. These are pieces of equipment |
| positive outlook on life. Now having said that, | | | | that will make you money. It's not like buying a |
| there is no 'magic' in life, but there are facts that | | | | car, boat or 4-wheeler which typically doesn't pay |
| we all deal with and each one of us looks at the | | | | back. A sawmill will produce rough cut usable |
| same facts but not everyone interprets them or | | | | lumber that people want. Adding a board edger |
| uses them in the same manner. It's the old 'glass | | | | will increase lumber production by more than 30% |
| is half full vs. the glass is half empty' scenario - | | | | (that means 30% in profits as well) by not having |
| same glass of water - different interpretation of | | | | to edge boards on your sawmill. Pallet boards are |
| facts. | | | | in full demand and having a Resaw that can |
| I assume you're reading this because you're | | | | produce 10,000+ bd.ft. a day like our CR6E and |
| somehow tied to the lumber business whether | | | | CR8E Pallet Resaw can mean big profit. |
| you saw lumber, service equipment, or you're still | | | | Sharpening and setting blades as a service to |
| thinking about getting into the market. Either way, | | | | sawmillers in your area can be a full time job as |
| I want to encourage you today to take your | | | | well. Any of this equipment can help you reach |
| goals, visions, or your current operation to the | | | | your goals. |
| next level of excellence. | | | | To do any of these things I've mentioned takes |
| We are in a time when everyone is talking | | | | some vision and some positive thinking. If there |
| 'economy'. I don't have to tell you it hasn't been | | | | was ever a time to make something happen, it is |
| as good as we would all like but that only means | | | | right now. Banks are beginning to loan money |
| it will get better. Even today March 25th, 2010 | | | | again, springtime is upon us, and the nation as a |
| there are strong signs of a thriving market in the | | | | whole is ready to get out of the recession. |
| wood industry. That means lumber is in demand, | | | | Some people may feel that these decisions can |
| people are sawing, blades are getting ordered, and | | | | sometimes be a little overwhelming with so many |
| blades will need to be sharpened. So right now is | | | | companies selling similar equipment. Do your |
| an ideal opportunity to really go after the wood | | | | research, think big, and invest in something that |
| market and right now it is building momentum. | | | | will help you run a smoother operation and make |
| Those people who are prepared for it are going | | | | you money. |