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Norwood’s Open House: Sawmill Demos, New Tech, and Unforgettable Moments - By Dave Boyt

Dave Boyt attended the Norwood Open House in July as a special guest host, leading several on-site sawmill demos and...

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Minimal Impact Logging : How To Take The Trees You'll Use Without Damaging The Rest

Blog Overview: How log arches protect the log and equipment Using winches to safely allocate logs Using skidding sleds to...

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Wood Handling In The Joplin Storm Aftermath

Blog Overview: After the Joplin F-5 tornado that ripped the town apart in May, 2011, Norwood was able to help...

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The Whys & Hows Of Building A Log Loading Deck For Your Bandsaw Mill

Blog Overview: Creating your own log loading system will save time and wear on your mill Important considerations when builidng...

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Stickers & Blocking 101: How To Stack & Dry Lumber

Blog Overview: How stickers and blocking facilitate proper and even drying of your lumber Popular methods for stacking and air-drying...

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Sawyer Wisdom: Wise Words From Seasoned Sawyers To Those Just Starting Out With A Portable Sawmill

Blog Overview: Knowledge is power when operating a sawmill The importance of stacking and drying your lumber Take your time...

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3 Reasons Why Your Lumber Isn't Straight

Blog Overview: Cross-cutting the grain can lead to warping or cupping Raising the small end of the log up will...

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The New Science Of Harvesting Timber

Blog Overview: Author Rowan Reid challenges conventional thinking in his book Heartwood: The Art and Science of Growing Trees. Challenging...

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4 Unexpected Benefits Of Owning Your Own Portable Sawmill

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

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4 Reasons Why You Want To Assemble Your Own Portable Sawmill

4 Reasons Why You Want To Assemble Your Own Portable Sawmill1. Know your mill inside and out When shopping for...

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How To Mill Imperfect Logs (5 Min)

Blog Overview: What is a log flair and how to remove it Strategies for dealing with knots in logs  What...

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