How farmers are using
sawmills to diversify
Small mobile sawmills are unique
in the marketplace due to their affordability
and versatility. Thirty years ago, a method
of sawing timber using only a narrow band
saw blade was introduced by Wood-Mizer,
bringing sawmilling capacity to the
general public.
Today, this sawmill concept has grown and is used in almost every country in the world.
Small sawmills are popular both in developed and emerging market due to some basic
benefits – they are affordable, they produce high quality lumber, and they require
little energy. In the UK and Western Europe, these sawmills are popular among woodlot
owners, woodworkers, farmers, and furniture makers who often find it a profitable and
cost saving investment to add a sawmill to their enterprise.
The Wood-Mizer LT15 is a popular entry-level model, but can also be used in daily timber
production environments. It comprises a log bed and a powered bandsaw head that move
down the log, cutting it into board by board each pass. Wood-Mizer also offers popular
hydraulic and portable sawmill models, with the option of adding computerised setworks
that can run calculations and automatically position the head for the following cut.
For more information, visit www.woodmizer-europe.com