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...
Log Sawing Patterns To Meet Lumber Customer Needs
Ask any four sawyers the best way to cut a log and you’ll likely get at least a dozen different opinions. Often the disagreement...
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...
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...
Starting a Sawmilling Business and Making Money with a Portable Sawmill
Starting a portable milling business is a good way to work part time to build some extra income or even something that can be...
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...
Top Ten Reasons for Owning a Portable Bandsaw Mill
If you’re considering the purchase of a mill to cut your own lumber or to start a sawmilling business, we’ve come up with a...
Mobile Milling
One of the great things about portable sawmills is that they’re portable! Many people build a successful business on the concept of taking the...
Bandsaws vs. Chainsaw Mills and Getting the Right Cut
When it comes to using a portable sawmill your choice comes down to one of two options: either a bandsaw mill or a chainsaw...
Cutting Your First Log on Your New Mobile Sawmill
So, you’ve purchased a brand-new portable band sawmill. Now what? Here are ten helpful tips and a beginner's project to successfully mill your first...
