Portable Sawmill Buying Guide
Use this portable sawmill buying guide to match capacity, hydraulics and budget to your logs.
Sawmills & Milling
26 articles on sawmills & milling from the Lumber Lookup blog.
Used Sawmill Costs in 2026
See what a used sawmill really costs in 2026 by mill type, hours and overall condition.
Best Portable Sawmills
Compare the best portable sawmills by use case — homestead, farm and full-time business.
Portable Sawmill Prices
Compare portable sawmill prices by class — manual, mid-range and hydraulic mills, new and used.
Wood-Mizer Sawmills
Compare Wood-Mizer sawmills from the LX30 to the LT70 — capacity, hydraulics and prices.
Wood-Mizer vs Norwood vs TimberKing
Wood-Mizer vs Norwood vs TimberKing compared on price, capacity, frames and support.
Chainsaw Mill Guide
How a chainsaw mill works — bar and power sizing, kerf, and making the first cut.
Best Chainsaw Mills
Compare the best chainsaw mills by slab width, bar size and budget.
TimberKing Sawmills: Range, Four-Post Design and Resale Strength
TimberKing sawmills explained — the model range, four-post head design and resale values, from the 1400 to the 2520 Tall-and-Wide.
Hud-Son Sawmills and Firewood Equipment: What the Brand Does Best
Meet Hud-Son — portable mills and firewood processors from Barneveld, New York — plus used-market pricing.
Baker Sawmills: Industrial and Portable Range Explained
Baker sawmills explained — the Blue Streak portable, the BP Dominator industrial mill and the Ellington-built range.
Woodland Mills Sawmills: HM Range for Landowners and Small Mills
Woodland Mills sawmill range compared — HM122 through HM136MAX capacities, engines and published prices.
Sawmill Edger Buying Guide: Why an Edger Pays and How to Size One
Sawmill edger buying guide — sizing, blade setups and published prices so you can edge boards faster.
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.
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.
Planer Moulder Buying Guide for Small Lumber and Woodworking Shops
Planer moulder buying guide — head counts, profiles and sizing for small mill shops.