Pretty much any sawyer out there will tell you there’s no feeling quite like owning a mill.

For some, it is the pride in controlling the entire build, from sourcing raw materials to completing a project. For others, it is the lifelong dream of starting and growing a business.

What everyone can agree on is the incredible feeling of unlocking potential from nearly any log. The possibilities are nearly limitless.

Of course, if you’re reading this, you probably have your own reasons for investing in a portable sawmill.

But here are four reasons you may not have considered yet.

One of the most common questions we hear from aspiring sawyers is “Can I get a pre-assembled mill?”

We get it… assembling a sawmill can seem like a lot to tackle. Some folks may be intimidated by assembling their own mill, while others don’t think they have the time. But there are some huge benefits to assembling your own mill.

Here are four reasons to that will leave you wondering why you’d do it any other way!

The pros, the cons, and why you should consider both.

Look in your toolbox. You will probably find a selection of wrenches, pliers, hammers, and more screwdrivers than you have space for. And they each have a purpose.

The same is true for sawmills.

Portable bandmills and swing-mills offer very different benefits. But you might find that using both is more efficient than operating just one.

Many sawyers are fiercely proud of their Lucas or Peterson swing mills. And we can’t blame them. Both products are well-designed and very practical for many sawing jobs.

 

Here are 3 benefits to operating a swing-mill:

1. Immovable logs? Work around them.

Swing-mills are great at handling huge, immovable logs because they can be erected over the log. They tackle the mammoth timber one bite at a time.

2. Forwards or backwards, they get the job done.

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