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.
7 Kinds of Personal Protective Equipment Every Sawyer Needs
Sawyers have a dangerous job and in order to stay safe, it’s important for them to have the right personal protective equipment.
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.
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.
3 things to know when buying a sawmill
If you are thinking about buying a sawmill, there are some important things you should know first.