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Forest-cultivated shiitake enterprise establishment budget
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ApplicationApplication sortApplication componentFunctionTransient process or fixed infrastructure?CategoryRelative needNeed SortQuantity or size needed variable or fixed?Source second hand or on site already? On-site, secondhand sortItemQuantity base for 100 logsBase cost new$ Total/100 logsUsed, discounted, or DIY price est.Recommend collective purchase, borrow or Individual purchase?
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Bolt-cutting1Felling timber, cutting boltsProcessEquipmentEssential1FixedPossibly3Chainsaw (w/18-20" bar)1 $ 430.00 $ 430.00 $ 250.00 Individual or Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Mushroom substrateProcessMaterialsEssential1VariablePossibly34' x 4-6" diameter logs100 $ 1.75 $ 175.00 $ - Collective or Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Felling timber, cutting boltsProcessSuppliesEssential1VariableNo1Chainsaw fuel 1 $ 10.50 $ 10.50 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Felling timber, cutting boltsProcessSuppliesEssential1VariablePossibly3Bar oil1 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Felling timber, cutting boltsProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedPossiblyTree felling wedge1 $ 12.00 $ 12.00 - Individual or Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Felling timber, cutting boltsProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedPossiblyRubber Mallet 16 oz. or hatchet1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 - Individual or Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Protection- chainsaw, logsProcessEquipmentHighly Recommended2FixedPossibly3Steel toe boots1 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Protection- chainsawProcessEquipmentHighly Recommended2FixedPossibly3Chaps1 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Limbing branches from logsProcessEquipmentHighly Recommended2FixedPossibly3Loppers1 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 - Individual or Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Protection- chainsawProcessEquipmentHighly Recommended2FixedPossibly3Chainsaw helmet & face guard1 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 - Individual or Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Protection- chainsaw, logsProcessEquipmentHighly Recommended2VariableLikely4Heavy-duty gloves1 $ 16.00 $ 16.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Marking cuts in logs, labeling on logsProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedUnlikely2Sharpie Magnum2 $ 4.00 $ 8.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Prevents log cracking ProcessMaterialsOptional4VariableNo1Anchorseal + 4" brush1 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Limbing timber, backup for chainsawProcessEquipmentOptional4FixedLikely4Hand saw (bow saw)1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Measuring logs and boardsProcessEquipmentOptional4FixedLikely4Tape measure1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Transporting logsProcessServicesDepends5VariableNo110' box truck- 100 mi + insurance (Uhaul)1 $ 194.00 $ 194.00 - Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Transporting logsProcessServicesDepends5VariableNo112-14' box truck 100 mi + insurance (Enterprise)1 $ 121.49 $ 121.49 - Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Transporting logsProcessSuppliesDepends5VariableNo1Fuel est. 100 mi @ 8 mpg13 $ 4.50 $ 56.25 - Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Felling timber, cutting boltsProcessSuppliesDepends5VariablePossibly Gas can, 1 gal1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 Individual
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Bolt-cutting1Moving timberProcessEquipmentDepends5FixedPossibly3Log chain or winch1 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 - Individual or Borrow
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Bolt-cutting1Transporting logsProcessServicesDepends5VariablePossibly3Trailer (Uhaul 12x6', Covered)1 $ 38.00 $ 38.00 - Borrow
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Inoculation2Source of shiitake myceliumProcessMaterialsEssential1VariableNo1Sawdust spawn8 $ 19.00 $ 152.00 ** Collective
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Inoculation2Drilling inoculation holesProcessEquipmentEssential1FixedNo1Angle Grinder + 12mm bit1 $ 140.00 $ 140.00 $ 81.00 Individual
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Inoculation2Inserting spawn into logsProcessEquipmentEssential1FixedNo1Inoculation tool1 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 - Individual
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Inoculation2Seals spawn inside inoculation holesProcessMaterialsEssential1VariableNo1Wax, 10 lbs1 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 ** Collective
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Inoculation2Melting, holding waxProcessEquipmentEssential1FixedLikely4Electric fry pan1 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 7.50 Individual
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Inoculation2Applying wax over inoculation holesProcessEquipmentEssential1FixedNo1Wax applicator4 $ 1.00 $ 4.00 - Individual
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Inoculation2SawbuckHolding bolts during drillingInfrastructureEquipmentHighly Recommended2FixedPossibly3Sawbuck lumber 2 x 4," 12' 1 $ 13.00 $ 13.00 $ 3.90 Individual
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Inoculation2Stapling labels onto logsProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedLikely4Staple gun1 $ 22.00 $ 22.00 - Individual
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Inoculation2Protection- handling logs, hot waxProcessEquipmentRecommended3VariableLikely4Light-duty gloves, 3 pack1 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 - Individual
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Inoculation2Applying wax over inoculation holesProcessEquipmentOptional4FixedNo1Okuda wax applicator 1 $ 190.00 $ 190.00 - Individual or Borrow
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Inoculation2Spinning logs around during inoculationInfrastructureMaterialsOptional4FixedUnlikely2Caster wheels8 $ 5.00 $ 40.00 - Individual
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Inoculation2Spawn containerHolding spawn during inoculationInfrastructureMaterialsOptional4FixedPossibly310'x5" gutter & 4x end-caps1 $ 20.20 $ 20.20 $ - Individual
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Laying yard3Forced fruiting, log moisture managmentInfrastructureEquipmentEssential1VariablePossibly3Galvanized Stock tanks (2x2x6')4 $ 180.00 $ 720.00 ** Individual
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Laying yard3A-frame 4x 10'Leaning logs against in A-frame during harvest periodInfrastructureMaterialsEssential1VariablePossibly310' 2x4", cedar4 $ 17.00 $ 68.00 $ 20.40 Individual
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Laying yard3A-frames 4x 10'Vertical support for harvest A-frameInfrastructureMaterialsEssential1VariableLikely4T-Posts, 6'8 $ 8.00 $ 64.00 - Individual
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Laying yard3Filling stock tanks with waterInfrastructureEquipmentEssential1FixedLikely450' Garden hose1 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 - Individual
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Laying yard3A-frame 4x 10'Stoppers to prevent logs from falling over in A-frameInfrastructureMaterialsEssential1VariablePossibly38' 1x3", cedar4 $ 10.00 $ 40.00 $ 12.00 Individual
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Laying yard3Controlling water output at laying yardInfrastructureEquipmentEssential1FixedLikely4Hose valve, 3/4"1 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 - Individual
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Laying yard3A-frames 4x 10'Fastening cross boards to t-posts in A-frameInfrastructureMaterialsEssential1VariablePossibly318 gauge galvanized wire 110 ft1 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 - Individual
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Laying yard3Connecting hose to extension line from water sourceInfrastructureMaterialsEssential1FixedLikely4Barbed 5/8' to 3/4 Female mender w/ hose clamp1 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 - Individual
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Laying yard3Base for crib stackInfrastructureEquipmentHighly recommended2VariableLikely4~48x40" pallets6 $ 19.00 $ 114.00 $ - Individual
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Laying yard3Moisture management, pest exclusionInfrastructureMaterialsHighly recommended2VariableUnlikely214-15'-wide Frost blanket, 1.5 oz or Reemay AG-500 $ 450.00 $ 90.00 * Collective
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Laying yard3A-frames 4x 10'Holds harvest blanket togetherInfrastructureEquipmentHighly recommended2VariableUnlikely22" Binder Clips, 36-pack 1 $ 11.00 $ 11.00 ** Individual
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Laying yard3Weighs down reemay coverInfrastructureMaterialsHighly recommended2VariableLikely4Bricks or rocks22 $ 0.25 $ 5.50 $ - Individual
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Laying yard3Pounding t-posts into the groundProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedPossibly3T-Post pounder1 $ 85.00 $ 85.00 - Borrow
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Laying yard3barrier between ground and logsInfrastructureSuppliesRecommended3VariablePossibly3Landscape fabric, woven 4 x 100'1 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 * Collective or Individual
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Laying yard3Repairing holes in reemayInfrastructureSuppliesRecommended3VariableNo1Waterproof duct tape1 $ 12.50 $ 12.50 - Individual
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Laying yard3Labeling logs, long-termInfrastructureSuppliesRecommended3VariableNo1Aluminum Labels1 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 ** Collective or Individual
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Laying yard3Weighing reference log to monitor moisture lossInfrastructureEquipmentOptional4FixedUnlikely2Hanging scale1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 - Individual
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Laying yard3Extension to water sourceInfrastructureEquipmentDepends5VariablePossibly 35/8" Water line 500'1 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 * Collective
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Laying yard3Prevents larger filled stock tanks from bowingInfrastructureEquipmentDepends5VariablePossibly3Tie down straps (4 pk)4 $ 2.50 $ 10.00 - Individual
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Harvest4Shelter for harvesting during rainy weatherInfrastructureEquipmentHighly Recommended3FixedPossibly312X12 or 10x20 shelter/canopy1 $ 130.00 $ 130.00 - Individual
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Harvest4Rain deflection during mushroom fruitingInfrastructureEquipmentRecommended3FixedPossibly3Waterproof tarps 10*124 $ 15.00 $ 60.00 - Individual
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Harvest4Temporary mushroom storageProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedPossibly3Cooler, 48 qt2 $ 24.00 $ 48.00 $ 15.00 Individual
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Harvest4Cutting shiitakes off logsProcessEquipmentRecommended3FixedPossibly3Pruning shears1 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 - Individual
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Harvest4Temporary mushroom storageProcessSuppliesOptional4VariablePossibly3Paper bags 6#, 500 pk 0.45 $ 42.00 $ 18.90 ** Collective or Individual
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Harvest4Temporary mushroom storageProcessSuppliesOptional4VariablePossibly3Vented clamshells, 600 pk0.38 $ 140.00 $ 52.50 ** Collective or Individual
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Harvest4Temporary mushroom storageProcessSuppliesOptional4VariablePossibly3Paper grocery bags, 500 pk0.06 $ 90.00 $ 5.40 ** Collective or Individual
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Multi-purpose5Holding together A-frames, inoculation setupInfrastructureMaterialsEssential1VariablePossibly3Screws, 1 box 1.75", 1 box 2.5"2 $ 10.00 $ 20.00 - Individual
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Multi-purpose5Screwdriving fabricated infrastructureInfrastructureEquipmentHighly recommended3FixedLikely4Cordless drill/screwdriver1 $ 90.00 $ 90.00 - Individual or Borrow
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* Difficult to find in the smaller/exact amounts that may be needed
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** Bulk discount rates available
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Subtotals:Subtotals:Subtotals:
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Bolt-cutting $ 1,436.24 Essential $ 1,999.50 No $ 1,015.74
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Inoculation $ 692.20 Highly recommended $ 689.50 Unlikely $ 164.00
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Laying yard $ 1,411.00 Recommended $ 328.50 Possibly $ 2,282.00
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Harvest $ 324.80 Optional $ 422.00 Likely $ 437.50
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Multi-purpose $ 110.00 Depends $ 534.74
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Accessibility variables
Indivdual choice variables
Individual ability/aptitude variables
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Shelter for inoculation setup
Personal risk threshold
Attention to detail
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Truck, trailer, or tractor for moving logs
Harvest schedule/labor balance
Experience/skill with felling trees
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Electric to inoculation setup location
Choice of market, marketing strategy
Ability to carry logs weighing 20-45+ lbs each
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Water proximity to laying yard
Business plan scale, trajectory, diversity
Relative level of resourcefulness, fabrication skillsets
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Refrigerated location to store shiitake
Market savvy, relationship-building and maintenance
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Access to wider array of helpful tools, workshop etc.
Financial management
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Land rent, mortgage etc.
Business management
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Water bill
Tolerance for repetitive work
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Access and distance to timber for mushroom logs
Long-term planning ability/skill
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Access to laying yard location
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Access to second-hand or on-site resources
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Access to free pallets
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Access to market(s)
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Investment capital
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