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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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Profitably Market Lumber Cut on Your Own Portable Sawmill
You can only mill so much lumber with your portable bandsaw mill before you have enough stacked up in the shed, barn, garage and...
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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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...
Band Sawmill Blade Performance Factors
The blade is at the heart of the portable band sawmill. Yet, to many, blade maintenance is almost as much art as it is...
Blade Guides – Roller or Ceramic?
Blade guides come in two basic designs—block guides (usually ceramic) and roller guides. If you’ve been on any sawmill forums, such as Norwood’s “Sawmill...
Where and How Can I Sell the Lumber I Cut on My Sawmill?
The best part about running a portable sawmill is being out on a beautiful day with a light breeze at your back (blowing 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
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
Sustainable Forest Management
“A young man,” the saying goes, “plants turnips. An old man plants trees.” As I get on in my years (I’m pushing 60), the...