Why Choose Norwood?
"Learn why more sawyers choose a legendary Norwood".
1) Innovation Leader: 85+ patents, more than all the other sawmill companies combined.
2) Ultra-Customizable: 40+ production-boosting attachments, more than any other brand.
3) Easy to Use: Thanks to advanced technologies that boost productivity, like our unique Sawyer-Assist inventions.
4) Expert Support: Our community and experienced team will inspire you to tackle any job.
5) Built to Last: Behind high-quality engineering and materials.
6) Production Booster: Get more done faster, thanks to tens of efficiency enhancement features
PATENTS: ROOF-POSITIVE NORWOOD LEADS THE WAY IN SAWMILL INNOVATION.
Norwood’s patents represent thousands of hours of engineering, designing and testing. Here’s what they mean to you – A mitt-full of intelligent designs and smart features only available on a Norwood.
Norwood has earned the reputation as the global leader in portable sawmill innovation. Our 85+ patents are more than all the other sawmill companies around the world combined. That’s why Norwood is known as the leader in the world of portable sawmills."
ULTRA-CUSTOMIZABLE: CONTROL YOUR SAWMILLING DESTINY
Don’t get trapped with a mill that can’t keep up with your always evolving journey. Your sawmilling needs will grow over time, and you will appreciate the flexibility that Norwood sawmills give you to upgrade your game.
As you grow and tackle even bigger milling projects down the line, amp-up your Norwood with industry-leading 40+ production-boosting attachments. Even if you're not planning to scale up your sawmilling, no two sawyers are the same and only Norwood allows you to 'tailor-made' a sawmill that works for you. With a Norwood, you’ll be just as proud of your mill 20 years from now as when you open up your first log
For example, Norwood's unlimited length allow you to keep your options open to saw longer. Every Norwood bandmill has a standard 16-foot (4.8m) log deck so you can cut up to 13-feet (4m) long depending on the model. But you don’t need to stop there. Add one, or several, optional 4-foot (1.2m) extensions to saw longer.* Some Norwood owners are sawing logs over 40-feet (12.1m)! … Imagine the possibilities!
* Limit of one permanent 4-foot (1.2m) log deck extension on trailer-equipped models.
EASY-TO USE: WHETHER YOU’RE EXPERIENCED OR STARTING OUT
Any equipment that works with you instead of against you is more productive. That's why Norwood sawmills are engineered to crank out thousands-of-dollars-worth of valuable boards and beams while being easy to use. This is because Norwood has tens of features designed to make its sawmills more intuitive than any other.
Take for example the world's only INFINITELY-VARIABLE AUTO-LOCKING SAWHEAD, designed to make the sawhead adjustment easy and accurate, while removing repetitive steps. Because it is infinitely-variable, you have absolute control to fine-tune the precise thickness of every board. Easy-Peasy, right
WATCHOUT: BEWARE of frustrating choice-limiting cogged systems — Others claim to be “auto-locking” but take away your freedom to precisely choose your cut depth.
NORWOOD GIVES YOU THE WORLD’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE SAWMILL LEARNING TOOLS AND SUPPORT
When you invest in a Norwood, you become a member of the Norwood family. Norwood stands behind you with the best learning tools, lifetime support, and a community of fellow Norwood owners.
When you need support, you can decide to watch videos to learn new techniques in our exclusive Sawmill TV channel; ask our team of experts for ways to optimize your mill via phone or e-mail; or learn from our amazing community of owners in any of our multiple forums.
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. Because Bringing home a legendary Norwood means more than owning one of the world’s most innovative sawmills.
QUALITY-MADE: FOR THE LONG HAUL & YOUR LEGACY
When you bring home a Norwood, you’re investing in your future, your legacy and Norwood mills are built to last generations. Professional tradesmen use cutting-edge fabrication technologies to build every Norwood sawmill. You’ll be just as proud of your Norwood today as the day you pass the keys to your kids.
Take for example its RIGID 4-POST CARRIAGE FRAME which provides SUPERIOR STABILITY for EVEN CUTTING. All Norwood bandmills use a 4-post carriage structure. This means better sawhead stability for even, accurate cutting. So you can stop worrying about bounce, sag and sway. 2½” tubular steel rear vertical supports fortify the mill. And precision-extruded guides deliver smooth sawhead operation.
Run your Norwood confident the rigid carriage frame will give you accurate cuts; and BEWARE of sag and sway seen on other mills where the sawhead is cantilevered on one side or perched on only two posts.
BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND GET MORE DONE FASTER
Norwood offers an impressive set of features that gives you higher efficiency, better accuracy and unparalleled ease-of-use. You will know you’ve got the right tool for the job with Sawyer-Assist® technology*. Whether you are a professional looking to improve your operations or a hobbyist looking to ger more done in your weekends, the Sawyer-Assist® innovations are patented inventions no one else can offer:
- Infinitely-adjustable auto-locking sawhead (versus choice-choking, dimension-limiting pre-set cogged systems)
- Laminated sawhead and EZ-blade tension system for frustration-free blade changes
- Single-action multi-function operator’s control
- Duradeck® laminated rail log deck
- Auto-locking adjustable blade guide
- Auto-lube system
- Quick-set log rests & quick-locking cam dogs
- Omega® deep-throat sawhead
- 4-axis fine-adjust blade guides
- Dura-Guide® ceramic guides
- Log-dog assist
- Rapid-dogging & rolling system
- Log rest actuators
- Saw your lumber with confidence knowing your mill is packed with intelligent Sawyer-Assist® technology no one else can match.
* Standard or optionally-available depending on the model. To learn more, ask your sawmilling specialist.