Update:

     Cal, I have a metal detector and so far its indicates no metal, the sawyer warned me I'd buy the blade(s) if he hits metal.

 

I have been drooling over a large format printer (hp 500, 24" wide printer rolls are 150' long, this would allow one piece patterns) at the local ReStore, $300. They dropped the price to $175 so I jumped on it. It needs two ink cartridges (now on order). Everything looks good except the ink. Fired up, loaded the paper, computer recognizes the printer. The printer came with three rolls of paper, This should be enough to print pattern for all the planks I expect to get out of the Elm tree. And that is plenty to see if this is a viable sideline.

I think I have a handle on the whole process.

Scroll saw attached to miter saw stand. check

roller extensions tall enough for scroll saw. check

printer able to generate one piece patterns. check

I can buy 1 x 12 pine to do test cuts. check

Here's to you Wich!

Sounds like you have a plan that is coming together.  We, for sure, want to see pics along the way

3 hours ago, Wichman3 said:

I have been drooling over a large format printer (hp 500, 24" wide printer rolls are 150' long, this would allow one piece patterns) at the local ReStore, $300. They dropped the price to $175 so I jumped on it. It needs two ink cartridges (now on order).

Bandit Jr...Were you wearing a mask...wait, duh, covid protocols, you were We had one of those at work years ago for printing signs, banners and large size Engineering prints. Besides ink cartridges and paper they were basically trouble free. Get yourself an extra large size grill cover or even cheapo H-F tarp to keep it covered when not in use. Ya' did good on that one Wich.