Mill Operations

The Swingblade

Watch a video, look through the pictorial or read the explanation about how Peterson swingblade sawmills work.

Double Cutting

Milling wide slabs can be a timely process with other portable sawmills, but as this page will show you, it’s a very simple process with a Peterson Portable Sawmill.

Cutting Patterns

From quarter sawing to re-sawing, Peterson Portable Sawmills are able to mill lumber for many different purposes.

Photo Gallery

We have a range of photos from our customers building projects, milling operations, logs and more . . .

Video Library

See all of our mills in action with our online videos.

Tips & Tricks

With many years of experience out in the field, our owners share tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your mill.

Running Costs

Find out how affordable it is to run a Peterson Portable Sawmill.