5 Sawmill Safety Tips
June is National Safety Month, which makes it a great time to remind sawyers to safe at all times while operating their sawmill.
Meet Our May Sawyer of the Month
Meet Todd Lawlar, Sawmill Central’s May Sawyer of the Month.
4 Common Problems When Cutting Boards
When trying to cut nice, smooth boards, many problems can arise that slow down productivity and decrease quality of work. Here are four common problems when cutting boards, along with some ways to prevent them from happening in the first place.
3 Cold Weather Challenges for Sawyers
As winter draws near, the cold weather is bound to pose some challenges for sawyers. Here are three of those challenges and tips for overcoming them.
5 FAQ About Surfaced 4 Sides (S4S)
Here are the answers to 5 frequently asked questions that sawyers might have about surfaced 4 sides (S4S) lumber.
Top 10 Kinds of Wood Sawyers Like to Mill
Sawyers across the country prefer milling certain species of wood, but there are some types of wood that most sawyers love to mill, including these 10.
How Much Should I Charge for Milling Logs?
There are many variables to consider when trying to figure out how much to charge for milling logs. In this post, we discuss some of the most important variables.
Red Oak or White Oak: Which Is Easier to Mill?
Most sawyers have a preference for the kinds of wood they like to work with but when it comes to Red Oak or White Oak, which is easier to mill?
3 Types of Sawn Wood: Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn & Rift Sawn
Every sawyer should now the three primary cuts of wood. These cuts include plain sawn, quarter sawn, and rift sawn. It’s also helpful to know the advantages and disadvantages of each cut.
4 Things Every Sawyer Should Know About Ray Fleck
Ray fleck is a pattern that wood rays produce in quarter sawn wood. Knowing more about ray fleck will be very beneficial to sawyers.
What Caused Such High Lumber Prices?
Lumber prices reached an all time high in May of 2021. What caused such high lumber prices and when will the price go down?
12 Key Qualities Every Sawyer Should Possess
There are certain qualities every sawyer should possess, if they want to be successful. Here are 12 of those qualities.
Sawmill Terms For Beginner Sawyers
Beginner sawyers might have a hard time learning sawmill lingo. Here are some of the more common terms experienced sawyers use.
A Brief History of Sawmills
Throughout history, wood has been one of the most common kinds of building material. However, the milling methods to turn wood into lumber has evolved through the years.