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,...
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...
Cold Weather Sawing
Winter milling can be a challenge for both the sawyer and the machine. While staying warm is important for the operator, this article will...
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...
Sawing Imperfect Logs
When I first started running a portable sawmill, I was confident every board was going to be free of defects; I would have a...
Portable Bandsaw Mill Types, Sizes and Accessories
Choose the right equipment for the job as portable sawmills come in a variety of sizes and can include any number of accessories to...
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...
Portable Sawmill Support Equipment
When people consider buying a portable sawmill, they often overlook the importance of support equipment. While the mill itself is a major investment, you...
Portable Sawmills – Built to Last in North America
In the market for a good portable sawmill? With so many different makes and models available there is a lot to know and look...
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...
