Most Basic Tools Required Chainsaw & backup chainsaw Cant Hook or PV Hook Pick Up Truck Heavy duty bar Drying and storage facilities are also needed. Postprocessed wood must be dried before use. Lumber is typically air dried in an open or sheltered area. However, some southern portable sawmill owners reported investing in building a […]
Specialty Service “Sorry, we don’t carry that here” Have you ever heard that phrase when searching for something unique at the lumber yard or hardwood dealer? One of the most profitable uses of a portable sawmill is in the production of specialty products. Many sawmill operators have found success producing odd-sized turning blanks and unique […]
To answer this question there are serval considerations to keep in mind. Lets start with the price of lumber at the lumberyard and then review hiring a portable sawmill operator, verses the option of purchasing your own sawmill. Lumber Prices The price of lumber more than doubled from 2020 to 2021. Supply chain disruptions and […]