Air Drying Lumber: Stacking, Stickering, Timelines and Mistakes
Air drying lumber done right — stacking, sticker spacing, end coating and species drying timelines.
Lumber Industry Blog — Page 3
Sawmill guides, lumber buying guides, cost breakdowns and selling advice for the forestry and lumber industry.
Buying Forestry Equipment at Auction: Bidding, Inspection and Fees
Buying forestry equipment at auction — buyer's premiums, as-is inspection discipline and bidding ceilings.
Feller Buncher Buying Guide: Track vs Wheel, Heads and Duty Cycle
Feller buncher buying guide — tracked vs wheeled carriers, disc-saw heads, sizing and used checks.
History of Logging in the Pacific Northwest: Boom, Railroads and Big Timber
Steam donkeys, logging railroads, Weyerhaeuser and the spotted owl — the history of Pacific Northwest logging.
The Logosol Sawmill System: Chainsaw Mills, Band Mills and Planers Explained
The Logosol sawmill system explained — F2 chainsaw mills, B751 band mills and PH260 planer/moulders.
Swing Blade Sawmill vs Band Sawmill: Peterson and Lucas-Style Mills Compared
Swing blade sawmill vs band sawmill — kerf, big-log capacity, accuracy and blade costs compared.
Best Wood Moisture Meters for Sawmillers and Lumber Sellers
Best wood moisture meters compared — pin vs pinless, species correction and depth for kilns and sales.
Pallet Manufacturing Equipment: Saws, Nailers, Heat Treat and Recycling Kit
Pallet manufacturing equipment station by station — resaws, nailers, heat treat and recycling kit.
Douglas Fir Lumber: Strength, Grades and Why Builders Specify It
Douglas fir lumber — strength, WWPA grades, drying and the jobs builders specify it for.
Southern Yellow Pine Lumber: Grades, Treatment and Markets
Southern yellow pine lumber — SPIB grades, pressure treatment and Southeast markets for buyers.
How to Start a Firewood Business: Equipment, Cords, Pricing and Customers
How to start a firewood business — equipment, cord laws, seasoning, pricing and first customers.
Forestry Equipment Insurance: What It Covers, What It Costs, What to Check
Forestry equipment insurance — inland marine cover, fire and theft, premium drivers and checks.
Best States for Timber Production and Starting a Sawmill
Best states for timber production ranked by volume, species, mills and log supply for new sawmills.
History of the Portable Sawmill: How Mobile Milling Changed Small Timber
History of the portable sawmill — from steam circular saws to thin-kerf bandmills and chainsaw mills.
Cooks Sawmill Range: High-Production Band Mills from Cook's Saw
Cook's Sawmills — the Alabama maker's portable and industrial mills, edgers and resaws explained.
EZ Boardwalk Sawmill Guide: Simple Manual Mills, Honestly Explained
EZ Boardwalk sawmills — the Missouri maker's simple, affordable band mills for farm and homestead.
Commercial Wood Chipper Buying Guide: Capacity, Power and Markets
Commercial wood chipper buying guide — hand-fed vs crane-fed, capacity, engines and safety checks.
Planer Moulder Buying Guide for Small Lumber and Woodworking Shops
Planer moulder buying guide — head counts, profiles and sizing for small mill shops.