How Long Should Your Band Saw Blade Last?
That depends on a number of factors. I generally cut about 600 board feet of oak on a manual band saw mill, if the...
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...
Slabs & Sawdust – One Person’s Sawmill “Waste” is Another’s Opportunity
One of the most common issues for sawyers is what to do with all the waste. While band sawmills produce less than half the...
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...
Creating Business by Demonstrating Your Portable Sawmill
There are a lot of ways to get the word out about a sawmill business... business cards, flyers, web site, and social media. But...
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...
