Tools of the Trade

Depending on your project, we may decide to use one or more of the following pieces of equipment. I include them here not to boast about my fleet but to provide a visual reference for the equipment I use. Also, when we talk on the phone, I may reference one of these pieces of equipment as appropriate for your project.

Woodmizer LT-40My primary sawmill is a Woodmizer LT40 Wide Hydraulic. It can process logs 20’ long, 36” in diameter, and 4400 lbs. It can cut slabs up to 34” wide. With its computer controlled depth gauge, it can cut 34” x 34” beams or veneer slices as thin as 1/4” thick.

Woodmizer LT-40

My primary sawmill is a Woodmizer LT40 Wide Hydraulic. It can process logs 20’ long, 36” in diameter, and 4400 lbs. It can cut slabs up to 34” wide. With its computer controlled depth gauge, it can cut 34” x 34” beams or veneer slices as thin as 1/4” thick.

Bobcat T650My primary log mover is a Bobcat T650. With its grapple bucket, it can handle most logs under 3500 lbs. With pallet forks, it can handle logs in the 4000 lb range.

Bobcat T650

My primary log mover is a Bobcat T650. With its grapple bucket, it can handle most logs under 3500 lbs. With pallet forks, it can handle logs in the 4000 lb range.

Lucas Slab MillMy wide slab mill is a Lucas Dedicated Slabber with a maximum width of 74”.

Lucas Slab Mill

My wide slab mill is a Lucas Dedicated Slabber with a maximum width of 74”.

John Deere 326E

My secondary log mover is a John Deere 326E Skid Steer. Although it spends most of its time on the farm, I can bring it to sites where stumps are an issue.

Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw MillIf we need to cut a log in half to process on the LT40, we can use the Alaskan mill. Max width cut 54”.

Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill

If we need to cut a log in half to process on the LT40, we can use the Alaskan mill. Max width cut 54”.

Stihl 880If we need to cut a log in half length-wise, or cut rounds from a large diameter log, we will use my Stihl 880 with one of its longer bars— 60” or 48”.

Stihl 880

If we need to cut a log in half length-wise, or cut rounds from a large diameter log, we will use my Stihl 880 with one of its longer bars— 60” or 48”.

Log Arch, Winches, & Cant HooksIn addition to machinery, I often also bring a log arch, 10K winch, cant hooks to a sawmill job. The log arch helps us shuttle smaller diameter logs to the side of the sawmill. It can also be used with my truck or winch to skid logs. My three 60” cant hooks can be used to roll logs onto the sawmill’s loader arms.

Log Arch, Winches, & Cant Hooks

In addition to machinery, I often also bring a log arch, 10K winch, cant hooks to a sawmill job. The log arch helps us shuttle smaller diameter logs to the side of the sawmill. It can also be used with my truck or winch to skid logs. My three 60” cant hooks can be used to roll logs onto the sawmill’s loader arms.

15K Gooseneck TrailerIf we are going to haul logs from your property to the mill, or redeliver lumber back to you after milling at my farm, or kiln-drying it, we will use my Gooseneck trailer with a payload capacity of 11,500 lbs.

15K Gooseneck Trailer

If we are going to haul logs from your property to the mill, or redeliver lumber back to you after milling at my farm, or kiln-drying it, we will use my Gooseneck trailer with a payload capacity of 11,500 lbs.