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Name: Norwood Sawmills
Address: 35 Reid Dr, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 0M4, CA
Telephone: 1-844-758-2685
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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...
      
        08/15/2024
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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,...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/26/2023
      
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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...
      
        07/20/2018
      
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