Working sawmills in western Sonoma County during the late 19th century and 20th century were not quiet places. The mill whistle and steam donkey engines made shrill noises. Workers yelled “Timber!” ...

Until about 50 years ago, it was possible to find the remains of sawdust piles in the woods that marked the site of a portable sawmill. The rusting remains of two small cook stoves are on a hillside ...

The price of lumber has more than doubled over the past year, and economists warn that things might stay this way for a while. That's why people like Hans Dow are getting crafty. "I was like, well, I ...

A small gasoline-powered sawmill was often one of the very first business establishments in early 20th century communities. Owned and operated by local entrepreneurs, it provided much-needed lumber, ...

Lumber does not come from the an 18-wheeler trailer. Rather, hardwood lumber is sawn from trees with leaves, not needles, and the trees are usually 75 years old or older. Most of these hardwood trees ...

Montana state legislators introduced legislation that it believes will help provide low-interest loans to reopen shuttered sawmills. One such mill, Pyramid Lumber, announced in March 2024, that it ...

BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norwood Portable Sawmills has announced they are publishing and distributing a free new book titled: The Ultimate Guide to Portable Sawmills. This book aims to help new ...