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Portable Sawmill Services in Minnesota & Western Wisconsin
Turn Your Logs Into Custom Lumber – On Your Property
We offer professional portable sawmill services throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, bringing the mill directly to you. Using our powerful Norwood LumberPro HD36 bandsaw mill, we can cut logs up to 36 inches in diameter and 12 feet 4 inches long, giving you access to high-quality lumber without the hassle of transporting heavy logs off-site.
Whether you’re a landowner, farmer, woodworker, or storm clean-up crew, we help you get the most from your trees with on-site milling that’s efficient, accurate, and affordable.
Custom Furniture Built from Your Wood
From Tree to Table – One-of-a-Kind Designs
Looking for custom wood furniture made from your own locally milled lumber? We specialize in designing and building unique, handcrafted pieces—from live-edge dining tables and countertops to mantels, benches, and more.
Bring your vision—or your raw material—and we’ll help turn it into something beautiful and lasting. Consultations and quotes are always free.
Our Milling Process
What to Expect Before, During, and After Your On-Site Sawmilling Appointment
To make the most of your portable milling session, it's important to plan ahead. Here’s how our process works—from log setup to post-milling drying—and how you can prepare to ensure a smooth, efficient job.
1. Preparing the Milling Site
Before we arrive, please arrange your logs parallel to where the sawmill will be set up. This helps us move efficiently from log to log, reduces time spent repositioning equipment, and lowers your overall cost. Make sure the site is accessible, level, and free of debris.
2. Sealing the Logs
We recommend sealing the end grain of your logs as soon as they’re cut to reduce checking and splitting. You can use commercial end-grain sealers (like Anchorseal), or even wax- or latex-based alternatives in a pinch. Sealing slows the drying process at the ends, helping you preserve more usable lumber.
3. Milling On Site
Using our Norwood HD36 portable bandsaw mill, we’ll cut your logs to your desired thickness and board type, right on your property. We can walk you through different cut patterns and wood grain orientations depending on your needs—whether you're planning furniture, construction lumber, or slab work.
4. Air Drying – Stacking & Stickering
Once your lumber is milled, the drying process begins. Proper stacking and stickering is key to getting stable, usable boards:
Stack boards flat and evenly, off the ground, on level supports
Place stickers (dry, evenly sized spacers) between each layer to allow air circulation
Cover the stack to protect it from rain, but leave the sides open for airflow
Allow 1 year per inch of thickness for most hardwoods in Minnesota/Wisconsin climates
We’ll gladly provide guidance on best practices to help you get the best results from your freshly milled lumber.
Questions about setup or drying? We’re here to help you at every stage. Just reach out and we’ll walk you through it.
Why Choose Us?
Fully mobile sawmill serving all of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
On-site milling saves time, money, and heavy hauling
Custom furniture design using your own lumber
Personal, professional service from start to finish
Contact us today to schedule your milling project or to start designing your custom furniture piece.