Bandsaw Mill

Turn Your Logs into Lumber
November 14, 2019

Jason Stephens has been having trees milled for more than a decade. In this article, he shares what to look for, how to dry the boards, and how to avoid pitfalls when having lumber milled.
A sawyer’s take on milling
October 30, 2019

For Matt Cremona, milling lumber started as a side-hustle, but thanks to Craigslist and social media, it’s turned into a viable income.
Bandsaw mills are more affordable than ever
April 23, 2015

FWW contributing editor Michael Fortune has been raving about his Woodland Mills bandsaw mill, which can turn huge logs into lumber and retails for under $3,000.
Mini Mill and Boutique Lumberyard List
September 1, 2007

Find contact information for sawyers and boutique lumberyards recommended by FWW readers and authors
Lumber from Mini-Mills
September 1, 2007

Unusual woods at bargain prices might be closer to home than you think
Quarter Sawing Lumber
August 13, 2007

Find out why this unique cut of lumber is so expensive and so coveted
From Log to Lumber
August 5, 2007

Follow the life of a tree as it makes its way from log to furniture-grade lumber
Tour a Boutique Lumbermill
July 31, 2007

Follow along with a day in the life of a Pennsylvania custom mill to see how trees are harvested, cut, and dried to create furniture-grade lumber
Using a Portable Bandsaw Mill
March 15, 2007

Watch how a portable bandsaw mill is used to create furniture-grade lumber from local trees

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