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By Wayne Nisley

Over the past two weeks, there were no equipment auctions to report on. However, activity continued on the lumber side with the latest WoodRing event providing ...

By Wayne Nisley

February activity showed continued strength across several key categories, with buyers remaining active and selective on quality, late-model inventory. From ski...

By Wayne Nisley

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Opticom Tech, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, announced the release of its updated CC02 industrial camera, featuring an...

By Wayne Nisley

For many sawmill owners, tax season has a way of sneaking up. One day you’re trying to keep logs moving through the mill, and the next day your accountant is as...

By Wayne Nisley

Lawmakers in Washington have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening U.S. timber industry financing — a move that could help rural communities and long-te...

By Showcase Equipment

Showcase Equipment is excited to announce the acquisition of Echo Enterprises, a respected manufacturer based in Hector, New York. This exciting milestone...

By Wayne Nisley

Beginning Oct. 14, the United States imposed a 10 percent tariff on all imported softwood timber and lumber and a 25 percent tariff on imported wooden furniture...

Advantages to owning portable sawmill

Article in Farm Progress: https:www.farmprogress.com/land-management/advantages_owning-portable-sawmill

Farmstead Forest: Portable sawmills can offer landowners a viable way to use storm- or insect-damaged trees.

Curt Arens | Jul 27, 2022

Producers who have woodlands or trees in general around their property periodically deal with do...

By Ethan Royer

For loggers in the North and as far south as the Midwest, March and April is traditionally referred to as “spring breakup.” It's the time of year when the frost ...

By Ethan Royer

Last month, I related some instances of intentional timber theft. This month, I'll relate a couple of instances of unintentional timber theft and some lessons le...

By Ethan Royer

According to an Indiana state forester, timber theft is on the rise. Why is this? I do not know, but I expect that as society degenerates, the pool of potential ...

By Ethan Royer

As I begin this logging column, it may be helpful to make some introductions, detail our background, and give a general overview. Knowing some of our history, lo...

Here are some things to expect when you dial 911…

What is your emergency? Be ready to give an accurate description of the emergency. They will probably ask if anybody is injure...

By Henry Brenneman

Hello loggers,

I’ve known for a long time that I should get another article written. Every time another Equipment Edge came, there was still no article from...

By Benuel Esh

We always used the term “cable the tree.” I believe a lot more goes on than just attaching the cable to the tree. What we actually apply is rigging. The definitio...

By Wayne Nisley

In a world of rising utility costs, improving energy efficiency isn’t just about being green — it’s about keeping your operation profitable. Whether your mill i...

By Wayne Nisley

Walk into any sawmill, pallet shop, or wood products facility, and you’ll find machines humming, belts turning, and lumber moving. But behind every piece of equ...

Choosing the Right Portable Sawmill

By Brook Elliot

Mother Earth News

Published on Dec 1, 2002

Learn what you need to know when choosing the right portable sawmill for your homestead.

Own a Portable Sawmill

Portable Hybrid Sawmills: https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/portable-hybrid-sawmills-zmaz02djzgoe/

Tips on Buying a Portable Sawmill: http...

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