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Storm Salvage: Clearing Damage and Milling Windblown Trees

Storm Salvage: Clearing Damage and Milling Wind...

After a destructive storm, salvaging trees can be risky—but also rewarding. Learn from expert sawyer Dave Boyt how to stay safe while cleaning up, what wood to save, and how...

Storm Salvage: Clearing Damage and Milling Wind...

After a destructive storm, salvaging trees can be risky—but also rewarding. Learn from expert sawyer Dave Boyt how to stay safe while cleaning up, what wood to save, and how...

How long does it take for wood to dry before using it?

How long does it take for wood to dry before us...

In this guide, we dive deep into the wood drying process, covering how long it takes, what affects drying time, and how you can do it right, whether you're using...

How long does it take for wood to dry before us...

In this guide, we dive deep into the wood drying process, covering how long it takes, what affects drying time, and how you can do it right, whether you're using...

Norwood’s Open House: Sawmill Demos, New Tech, and Unforgettable Moments - By Dave Boyt

Norwood’s Open House: Sawmill Demos, New Tech, ...

Dave Boyt attended the Norwood Open House in July as a special guest host, leading several on-site sawmill demos and sharing his expertise with fellow enthusiasts. This is his story...

Norwood’s Open House: Sawmill Demos, New Tech, ...

Dave Boyt attended the Norwood Open House in July as a special guest host, leading several on-site sawmill demos and sharing his expertise with fellow enthusiasts. This is his story...

Minimal Impact Logging : How To Take The Trees You'll Use Without Damaging The Rest

Minimal Impact Logging : How To Take The Trees ...

Blog Overview: How log arches protect the log and equipment Using winches to safely allocate logs Using skidding sleds to protect logs from damage Recommendations for using ATVs to move...

Minimal Impact Logging : How To Take The Trees ...

Blog Overview: How log arches protect the log and equipment Using winches to safely allocate logs Using skidding sleds to protect logs from damage Recommendations for using ATVs to move...

Wood Handling In The Joplin Storm Aftermath

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 the citizens with relief It took Joplin, Missouri only thirty-four...

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 the citizens with relief It took Joplin, Missouri only thirty-four...

The Whys & Hows Of Building A Log Loading Deck For Your Bandsaw Mill

The Whys & Hows Of Building A Log Loading Deck ...

Blog Overview: Creating your own log loading system will save time and wear on your mill Important considerations when builidng your log-loading deck Building and using a log deck is...

The Whys & Hows Of Building A Log Loading Deck ...

Blog Overview: Creating your own log loading system will save time and wear on your mill Important considerations when builidng your log-loading deck Building and using a log deck is...