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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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logs and lumber
Ozark Tree Fact – Sawmilling Hedge is a Good Bet
Trees and wood have impacted our culture in surprising ways and I’m always interested in learning about these impacts along with the folklore that...
Tips & Tricks
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...
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Custom Milling on Your Portable Sawmill
The simplest solution to marketing lumber is to sell the service instead of the wood. A number of sawyers have built successful businesses on...
How To De-Stress “Stressed-Out” Trees When Sawmilling
Ever cut into a tree and watch the board curve up away from the cant as the saw goes through it? Or have a...
Milling Damaged Wood
Life out in the woods is brutal, even for a tree. During its lifetime, a tree can sustain damage from fire, insects, lightning, drought,...
Where To See a Portable Sawmill in Action
Whether you are thinking about buying your first portable sawmill, upgrading your equipment or just looking for new ideas and better ways to run...
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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
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...