How to Make a Profit Sharpening Blades
When you're operating a small business, it doesn't take long to realize the difference between just getting by and making a profit comes from the little things like sharpening your own bandsaw blades.
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How To Choose a Sawmill Blade Profile
Using the best sawmill blade is key to increasing production, improving cut quality, and reducing your sawmilling or resawing operation costs. From green softwoods to abrasive hardwoods, Wood-Mizer manufactures an industry-leading range of sawmill blades with more than 100 combinations based on profile, width, thickness, tooth spacing, and material for any type of sawing or resawing application.
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How to Get Your Lumber Grade Stamped
Learn how you can use your own lumber in permitted structures and take the next step to using or selling lumber that will meet your local requirements.
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How to Fold Sawmill Band Blades
Folding and unfolding sawmill band blades needs to be done correctly. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to proper sawmill blade folding.
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How to Saw Logs into Lumber
There are many different sawing methods and techniques to turn logs into lumber including live sawing, cant sawing, plain sawing, grade sawing, and quarter sawing. To get you started, here is an introductory course in sawing your logs to lumber.
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How To Market a New Sawmill Business
While it is true that as soon as you set the edge of a blade against the end of a log people begin to notice, but your business will never live up to its potential for profit unless you take steps to do some marketing.
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How to Shop for a Portable Sawmill
Learn how to shop for a portable sawmill by looking at performance functions such as power, design, operation, and log handling.
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How To Improve Lumber Sales
Improve sales of lumber and slabs by sharing the unique story of the wood you are selling.
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How to Hire Local Sawmills
Looking for sawmills in your area? If you have storm damaged or dying trees on your property, a local sawmill owner can help turn your logs to lumber. Learn how to find and hire a sawmill service near you.
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How to Quarter Saw Lumber
Quartersawn lumber is in great demand from woodworkers, cabinet makers, furniture shops, and craftsmen due to its unique grain patterns. Learn how to quarter saw your logs into lumber with a bandsaw mill.
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