Using Portable Sawmills

Using portable sawmills can be complicated, especially if you are upgrading from one model to another.  No two are exactly alike, after all.  So, let's look at some things that can make using your portable sawmill easier.

Hydraulics:

First, you really should invest in a hydraulic portable sawmill.  Hydraulics tend to make things go faster and more smoothly.  So, a hydraulic mill can allow you to cut more board feet per hour than a manual mill would allow.

A Log Lifter:

If you are going to buy a hydraulic mill, look for one with a hydraulic log lifter.  Otherwise, you will need a lot of man power to lift those logs onto your portable sawmill.  That will take more time and effort than you probably want to spend.

Easy Controls:

No matter what sort of portable sawmill you choose, look for one with easy to understand controls.  Many of the fully hydraulic models only require a push of a button to select the right options.  After that almost the entire process is automatic.

Sturdiness:

A small manual portable sawmill is built mainly for movement, not strength.  It can handle small logs and it can be taken to different sites easily.  However, it is not going to have a lot of power and toughness.  A hydraulic mill is going to be much sturdier, but a bit less portable.  So, you have to decide which traits you value more.

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