SAWMILL NEWS
Sawing Oddball Logs
One of the greatest joys of running a sawmill (in addition to exercise and fresh air), is opening up a log to see the...
FORESTRY EQUIPMENT
logs and lumber
What is “Urban Lumber” and Why is it Important?
“Urban Lumber” is wood that has been harvested from residences, businesses, city parks, and areas being cleared for development. Most of these trees are...
Tips & Tricks
Using your Sawmill to Mill Short Logs
How is it that you spend twice as long milling short logs for half the lumber? The fact is, sawmills are typically designed to...
- Advertisement -
Most popular
Safely Moving Logs to your Portable Sawmill or Firewood Processor
If you’ve been around a full-scale logging crew, you’ve probably watched the industrial skidders pull out a 1,000 board feet of logs in a...
Good Band Blade Maintenance
Good sawmill blade maintenance is critical to making smooth cuts and to prolonging blades life. Blades should be changed at least every two hours...
Maintaining Band Blades
The best portable sawmill in world is worth nothing if it's not equipped with a good, sharp blade.
To start to understand band blades, it's...
14 Myths About Sawmilling and Trees
Over the years, a number of myths have evolved about logs and sawmilling. Many have their basis in the experiences of sawyers, while others...
earlier sawmill news
A Log Deck for Your Bandsaw Mill Will Save You Time — And Your...
Getting logs onto the sawmill can be one of the most difficult parts of sawmilling. Whether you use a ramp and winch, front end...
How Much Should I Charge For Milling Lumber With My Sawmill
The most common reason for buying a small sawmill is to mill lumber for your own projects. Once word gets out that you have...
Slabbing Big Logs for Big Profits with Your Portable Band Sawmill
https://youtu.be/WDuM-qqWnL0?list=PLgoMm0-gtaCdAqMXtX2kQbksAAaPocetm
Easy tips and tricks to mill wide planks and slabs from high-value logs.
A portable band sawmill is the only way to unlock the value,...
Band Blade Sharpening for Optimum Portable Sawmill Production
https://youtu.be/SoCkkaJkuiY?list=PLgoMm0-gtaCdAqMXtX2kQbksAAaPocetm
The Ultimate Successful Portable Sawmill Video Series -
Tips & Strategies Video Series
Episode #1: Optimum Band Blade Performance
Tips to easily and professionally sharpen your band...
14 Myths About Sawmilling and Trees
Over the years, a number of myths have evolved about logs and sawmilling. Many have their basis in the experiences of sawyers, while others...
green sawmilling
Philosophy of a Tree-Hugging Environmental Sawyer
Every now and then, I get criticized for operating a portable sawmill service as just another crazy lumberjack whacking down trees, clearing forests, and...
