Norwood pioneered personal portable sawmills
1993 marked the introduction of the original Norwood LumberMate portable sawmill, helping spark a new era of personal sawmilling. What started as Peter Dale’s idea for an affordable, hardworking mill has grown into a trusted name for sawyers around the world.
Norwood opened a world of opportunities by giving outdoorsmen, craftspeople, hardworking families, hobbyists, and professional sawyers the tools they need to turn logs into lumber and plans into projects.
Norwoods are the most customizable mills available.
Your sawmill needs to be the perfect fit for the job now, and it has to keep up with you as your sawmilling operation grows in the future. You can customize a new mill at purchase or expand later with extensions, attachments, and upgrades as your projects and business needs evolve.
An investment in a Norwood sawmill is an investment in a machine that grows with you and your ambitions.
To empower people everywhere to build their best futures through wood and their natural environment.
From entry-level mills to high-capacity hydraulic systems and advanced computerized setworks, every Norwood is engineered to be simple to operate, straightforward to maintain, and ready for serious work season after season.
Today, tens of thousands of Norwood mills are running in more than 100 countries.
Quality-made in North America.
Norwood band sawmills are manufactured in North America using high-quality components and precision engineering. The result is a portable band sawmill built to work hard for decades.
Norwood remains focused on portable sawmills and forestry tools, and in 2025 was strengthened with broader engineering resources and industrial-level technical support by joining Wood Technologies International, a group of companies that includes USNR and Burton Mill Solutions, two of North America’s most respected names in commercial wood processing.
Norwood gives you comprehensive sawmill learning tools and support.
Bringing home a Norwood means more than owning one of the world’s most innovative sawmills. When you invest in a Norwood, you become part of the Norwood family.
Norwood stands behind you with learning resources, lifetime support, and a community of fellow Norwood owners who share their experience and advice.
Watch videos to learn new techniques, ask our team of experts for ways to optimize your mill, or learn from our amazing community of owners. Whether you’re new to sawing, or have years of experience, you’ll find the resources you need to build your best future through wood.
We’re proud of the industry Norwood helped pioneer. There are more portable mills than ever before, but while there are many imitators, nothing matches a genuine Norwood.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAWYERS
Performance You Can Rely On. Built for Generations.
Engineered to Perform
Patented Sawyer-Assist® technologies deliver accuracy, efficiency, and easy operation for every level of sawyer.
Built to Last
Heavy-duty construction and rigid 4-post design ensure consistent, reliable cuts for years of hard use.
Designed Around You
Start manual, upgrade to hydraulic, and customize as you grow. Your mill adapts to your needs over time.
“Buying a Norwood wasn’t just buying a sawmill — it was investing in our future. The quality, the innovation, and the people behind the brand gave us confidence from day one. Years later, it’s still one of the best decisions we’ve made.”
Discover more in our FAQs
I am not sure which Norwood is right for me. Can you help?
I am not sure which Norwood is right for me. Can you help?
You bet. Maybe you'd be interested in a free telephone consultation with a Norwood sawmilling specialist? Even just a few minutes can be time well spent to explore your wood processing needs with a professional, and to match you with the perfect sawmill configuration for your milling operation.
If you would like to take us up on this offer, please let us know your telephone number and email address and we will make sure we connect with you. Rest assured, there is no obligation.
This is a service we are happy to provide future sawyers.
What do you mean by, "Norwoods are the Most Customizable Mills in the World"?
What do you mean by, "Norwoods are the Most Customizable Mills in the World"?
You are unique - your sawmilling needs are unique too. No two sawyers are the same and there is no such thing as a "one-size-fits-all" sawmill.
Plus, your sawmilling needs will grow over time.
Norwoods are the only portable sawmills you can customize to suit your needs: Choose the right power for you. Choose the right commercial-capacity attachments for you. Even upgrade from manual to fully-hydraulic on some Norwood sawmill models.
And you can upgrade anytime - now or years down the line, so you're never trapped with portable sawmills that can't keep up.
Tailor your Norwood bandmill just for you - Now or as your milling operation grows in the future.
How reliable are Norwood sawmills?
How reliable are Norwood sawmills?
Norwood has specialized in engineering and building portable sawmills since 1993. With tens of thousands of Norwoods hard at work in over 100 countries worldwide, they've proven that they're reliable.
If you have more questions please visit our FAQs or contact us at any time
Why are Norwood Sawmills considered one of the top portable bandsaw mill manufacturers?
Why are Norwood Sawmills considered one of the top portable bandsaw mill manufacturers?
Norwood is regarded as a leading portable bandsaw mill manufacturer due to its pioneering innovation, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to customer satisfaction. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, continually improving their sawmills to meet the evolving needs of their customers. Norwood's sawmills are highly customizable, durable, and built to handle a wide range of milling tasks, making them a preferred choice among sawyers worldwide.
