Tips and How-To

While both cant hooks and peaveys allow for rolling logs where you need them, share the same handles for leverage and swinging hooks for gripping logs, they are not exactly the same. So, what are differences between a cant hook vs. peavey?

By using smarter solutions, sawmillers throughout the world can improve their profitability while reducing timber requirements, costs, and waste.

Learn how to shop for a portable sawmill by looking at performance functions such as power, design, operation, and log handling.

Improve sales of lumber and slabs by sharing the unique story of the wood you are selling.

Looking for sawmills in your area? If you have storm damaged or dying trees on your property, a local sawmill owner can help turn your logs to lumber. Learn how to find and hire a sawmill service near you.

Learn how you can use your own lumber in permitted structures and take the next step to using or selling lumber that will meet your local requirements.

There are many different sawing methods and techniques to turn logs into lumber including live sawing, cant sawing, plain sawing, grade sawing, and quarter sawing. To get you started, here is an introductory course in sawing your logs to lumber.

Learn the three most common methods to charge for your sawmilling services including by the hour, by the board foot, and sharing finished lumber.

Folding and unfolding or coiling and uncoiling sawmill blades needs to be done correctly. Here is a quick, step-by-step guide on how to fold and coil sawmill blades.