I’m currently building a desk (coming soon) and milling is where every woodworking project begins—but should you invest in the tools or just buy pre-milled lumber? In this video, I break down the real math behind setting up your own milling process in a small garage workshop. I spent $2,550 on tools, but I also save $2.50 per board foot of walnut.
I’ll also take it a step further. We’ll go over the break-even point: when your investment in milling tools pays for itself. I’ll lay out the key variables so you can decide if it makes more sense for you to invest in tools or just stick with buying pre-milled lumber and jumping straight to glue-up.
To make this practical, I’ll be using current prices as examples—just know these numbers will change over time. But the method for calculating your break-even point will always apply. So if you’re watching this years down the road, just plug in your own numbers, and you’ll still get a clear answer.
I’ll show you:
The tools I use and their costs
A time vs. money comparison for hobbyists and small woodworkers
How many projects it takes to break even
Why this matters if you’re building with your heart—not your wallet
Whether you’re milling with love or just trying to stretch your budget, this one’s for you.
🪵 Watch before your next trip to the lumber yard.
The tools, etc. I use are listed below. Some product links are affiliate links. This means that if you buy something using these links I will receive a small commission at no cost to you.
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DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES
This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I do not provide consulting, tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific individual and might not be suitable for all. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All decisions related to investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
All numbers mentioned in this video are “as at” the production date. Data, markets and revenues are continually updated and I provide no guarantees of accuracy.
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