INDUSTRIAL LOG BIRDSMOUTH MACHINE

This industrial log birdsmouth machine for sale in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania is now priced at just $27,500 OBO, following reductions from $30,000 and $28,500. Powered by a confirmed 30 HP three-phase electric motor, this heavy-duty stationary wood-processing machine is designed for forming repeatable contoured or birdsmouth-style profiles in round logs.
The seller reports that the machine is in great working condition and states that it must sell, making this a strong opportunity for serious buyers to submit an offer.
An approximately 7-inch-diameter log is shown inside the processing area for size reference. This specialized log notching machine may appeal to log-home manufacturers, cabin builders, sawmills, timber processors, and other commercial wood-products businesses looking to expand or automate round-log production.
Available in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania, this industrial log birdsmouth machine for sale is a heavy-duty stationary wood-processing machine designed for forming a consistent birdsmouth-style profile in round logs.
The seller reports that the machine remains in great working condition and has now reduced the asking price again to $27,500 OBO.
This machine was originally offered at $30,000, was reduced to $28,500, and is now down again to $27,500 OBO. The seller states that it must sell and is encouraging serious buyers to make an offer.
For a log-home manufacturer, timber-processing operation, sawmill, cabin builder, or specialty wood-products company looking for substantial log home machinery for sale, this machine offers a specialized production setup at a significantly reduced asking price.
Price Reduced Again — $27,500 OBO
The biggest change to this listing is the price.
The seller has now made two reductions:

Original asking price: $30,000

Previous asking price: $28,500 OBO

Current asking price: $27,500 OBO

Seller states it must sell
Reasonable offers are strongly encouraged

This is not being advertised at the original price with little room to negotiate. The seller is actively trying to get the machine sold and moved.
Buyers who have been considering adding a round log processing machine to an existing production operation are encouraged to inquire and make a serious offer.
Industrial Log Birdsmouth and Notching Capability
This machine is configured for processing round logs and creating a repeatable contoured or birdsmouth-style joint profile.
The processing area includes opposing contoured upper and lower assemblies positioned around the log. This type of setup can be useful in production environments where logs need to be shaped repeatedly to a consistent profile rather than individually laid out and cut by hand.
Potential applications may include:

Log-home component manufacturing
Cabin production
Round-log wall systems
Timber structures
Rustic building materials
Agricultural structures
Specialty round-log products
Repetitive log-joint production
Custom timber-processing operations

For a business performing this type of work manually, a dedicated log notching machine may help create a more repeatable production process when properly set up for the intended log size and finished profile.
Approximately 7-Inch Log Shown in Machine
The seller reports that the round log shown positioned in the processing area is approximately 7 inches in diameter.
That gives prospective buyers a useful real-world visual reference for the type and approximate size of material that has been positioned in the machine.
However, a factory-rated minimum and maximum capacity has not been confirmed.
Buyers with specific production requirements should verify:

Minimum log diameter
Maximum log diameter
Finished profile dimensions
Cutting-head dimensions
Feed requirements
Production rate
Suitable wood species
Material moisture limitations
Tooling configuration

The photographs demonstrate approximately 7-inch material, but they should not be interpreted as establishing the machine's complete rated capacity.
30 HP Three-Phase Industrial Electric Motor
Power is supplied by a 30 HP U.S. Electrical Motors industrial electric motor, with the visible identification plate showing the motor as being manufactured under the Emerson Electric division.
Visible nameplate information includes:

30 horsepower
Three-phase power
60 Hz
230/460 volts
Approximately 70/35 amps

1,760 RPM
Continuous-duty rating
1.15 service factor
NEMA Design B
Class F insulation
40°C maximum ambient rating

This is commercial industrial electrical equipment and is not intended to simply plug into ordinary residential electrical service.
A buyer should have a qualified electrician verify the facility's three-phase service, voltage, disconnects, motor controls, overload protection, conductor sizing, grounding, and other installation requirements before putting the machine into production.
Hydraulic Components and Heavy Fabricated Construction
Hydraulic cylinders and related components are visible around the processing section.
These components appear to support positioning or operation of portions of the machine, although complete hydraulic flow, pressure, reservoir, pump, and control specifications have not been supplied.
The machine is constructed around a substantial fabricated-steel frame consistent with stationary industrial wood processing equipment for sale rather than lightweight portable woodworking machinery.
Buyers should inspect:

Hydraulic cylinders
Hoses and fittings
Pump and reservoir configuration
Control valves
Cutting or forming heads
Bearings
Drive components
Electrical controls
Motor
Frame and mounting points

Guarding and Safety Considerations
Expanded-metal guarding is visible around portions of the processing area, along with a “Danger — Pinch Point” warning.
Because this equipment incorporates moving processing components, electrical power, and hydraulic systems, prospective buyers should inspect the complete safety system before operation.
OSHA's woodworking machinery requirements address guarding of cutting heads and other hazardous moving components used in wood-processing machinery. Buyers putting used equipment back into commercial production should verify that guarding, controls, emergency stops, disconnects, and other safety devices are appropriate for the machine's current configuration.
For additional safety information, see the OSHA woodworking machinery requirements.
Seller Reports Great Working Condition
The seller describes the machine as being in great working condition.
Photographs show a used industrial machine with cosmetic wear consistent with wood-processing use, including:

Accumulated wood dust
Chipped or worn paint
Areas of surface oxidation
Normal age-related exterior wear

These visual observations do not establish the internal condition of bearings, tooling, hydraulics, controls, or electrical components.
An operational demonstration and in-person inspection are recommended when practical.
Who Should Consider This Machine?
This specialized log home machinery for sale may be particularly relevant to:

Log-home manufacturers
Cabin manufacturers
Sawmills
Timber processors
Rustic building companies
Round-log structure manufacturers
Specialty woodworking businesses
Machinery dealers or rebuilders
Businesses currently forming log joints manually

Its 30 HP electric motor, hydraulic components, substantial steel frame, and enclosed processing section indicate that it was designed as stationary industrial production machinery.
Machine Identity and Buyer Verification
The exact machine manufacturer, model, serial number, and production year have not been confirmed.
Because of that, buyers should not assume specifications based on another birdsmouth or log-processing machine that appears similar.
Before committing to a purchase, buyers should independently verify specifications important to their operation, including:

Manufacturer
Model
Serial number
Year
Minimum and maximum log diameter
Finished birdsmouth/profile dimensions
Cutting-head configuration
Tooling condition
Feed system
Hydraulic requirements
Electrical requirements
Production capacity
Overall dimensions
Machine weight
Loading and rigging requirements

Transportation and Rigging
This is a substantial stationary industrial machine.
Before arranging transport, the buyer should obtain actual:

Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Machine weight
Center of gravity
Loading requirements
Rigging requirements
Electrical-disconnect requirements
Dimensions of any removable components

Nationwide machinery transportation assistance may be available through independent transportation providers.
Reduced to $27,500 OBO — Make an Offer
This industrial log birdsmouth machine for sale in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania is now priced at $27,500 OBO, reduced from the previous $28,500 asking price and the original $30,000 price.
The seller reports that the machine is in great working condition and has made it clear that it must sell.
Serious buyers are encouraged to make an offer.
For buyers comparing additional sawmill, forestry, and wood-processing machinery, browse Sawmill & Forestry Equipment at Trustworthy Equipment.
Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this machine on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party.
Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Approval, rates, terms, and conditions are determined by the financing provider.
Contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for current availability, additional information, or to submit an offer.