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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
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
Tools of the Sawmilling Trade
When you go out on a cutting job with your portable sawmill, what do you take with you? If you’re working close to home...
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Portable Sawmill Safety
Sawmills have a well-deserved reputation as being one of the most hazardous places a person can work. My first experience was with an old...
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...
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...
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...
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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...