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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...
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You Don’t Need a Woodlot to Find Valuable Wood
Those piles of lumber air drying out by the barn are a real source of pride for me, and I love it when someone...
Tips & Tricks
Milling Different Tree Species
In the Missouri Ozarks, there is a plethora of tree species to keep things interesting at the sawmill. Technically the forest is classified as...
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How to Use the Entire Tree When Salvaging Wood and Cutting Lumber
First of all, when it comes to using the entire tree, you can trust nature to waste nothing. Eons before the first axe took...
Log Sawing Patterns To Meet Lumber Customer Needs
Ask any four sawyers the best way to cut a log and you’ll likely get at least a dozen different opinions. Often the disagreement...
The Urban Sawmill – Consider the Possibilities
According to the report Potential to Use Biomass for Bioenergy in Ontario, by the University of Guelph, tree residues from roadside tree removal in...
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...
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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
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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
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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
Portable Sawmills and the Environment
As the manager of a family tree farm in southwest Missouri, I find it ironic that the tools I use to improve the health...