For over three decades, Peterson Portable Sawmills have been the passion and livelihood of thousands of satisfied sawmillers worldwide; from farmers and woodlot owners, to custom sawyers, arborists, and commercial operators who enjoy after-sales service that is second to none.
With Peterson, you get what you pay for; well-designed, efficient, and versatile portable sawmills with innovative features that will SAVE you money on running costs and help you to work smarter, not harder! We proudly cut, weld, treat, build, and individually test every single machine with love and care and to the highest workmanship standards, right here at our factory in Rotorua, New Zealand.
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Featured Owner Stories
Timber to Art: Peterson’s Mills and Woodworkers Unite
At Peterson Portable Sawmills, our commitment to optimizing mill efficiency and maximizing the potential of logs has led us to forge strong partnerships with local Woodturners and woodworking professionals. One…
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Peterson Sawmills South Island tour!
We’re on our way down south! Peterson’s is happy to announce that we will be attending both the Marlborough A&P show on the 9th of November, and the New Zealand…
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Peterson Sawmills Live In Australia!
Petersons is glad to announce their attendance of the annual Primex field days in NSW, Australia, from the 16th – 18th of May, as well as the hosting of two…
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Timesharing a Portable Sawmill is a Clever Idea for American Co-op
A cooperative is an ownership structure in which several individuals share the risk and profits of the operation. A sawmill cooperative with likeminded people is a popular option to spread…
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When We Don’t Move Dirt, We Mill Timber
More recently, Mark added a Peterson Dedicated Wide Slabber to his toolbox. Because the width of the tracks of the DWS is exactly the same as that of the WPF,…
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An Austrian Hobby Sawmiller Following His Dreams in Nova Scotia
Horst Puff had been managing a BP gas station on an Austrian Autobahn for some time when in 2009, he got itchy feet. He and his partner Ulrike first moved…
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Portable Sawmill Solves Supply Issue on Remote Island
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The Veteran, Writer and Teacher turned Woodworker
Access to wood wasn’t a problem, as local arborists were discarding thousands of dollars of hardwood daily, and paying landfills to dump it! So Greg offered to take wood off…
Stories from Peterson Owners
Petersons have thousands of happy customers operating portable sawmills in every corner of the globe. Some of them are so proud of their portable sawmills and the work they do, they want to share their story with you to encourage and inspire.
Better return on investment with a Peterson Portable Sawmill
Custom Built to Suit Your needs
When choosing a mill, it’s important to consider the features of a portable sawmill for sale that best matches your needs. Whether you’re looking to mill high value slabs, cut commercial dimensional timber, or just mill for fun, Petersons have a mill set-up for all applications and custom build every sawmill to match your specific needs.
Improve Your Production Rate
Reports of increased milling productivity come in regularly from commercial operators, with some stating that the Peterson is the “best forestry or agriculture machine” they’ve ever purchased.
Mill Wide Boards & Slabs With Ease
An innovative and unique feature of all Peterson Portable Sawmills, is the ease of true double cutting by a single operator without the need to turn the mill head around like imitation sawmills.
Save Time and Money With Peterson Blades
Peterson blades typically last for 2-6 years with normal use and maintenance. Some Peterson owners have been using the same blades for over 10 years! To decrease downtime, the Peterson blade can be sharpened while it is still on the mill in less than 10 minutes, and without having to remove any guards.
Smarter Track Design
No log-turning required, a Peterson Swingblade cuts dimensional lumber straight away and you can grade as you go. Peterson’s Rigid Track Systems allow you to handle large, abrasive logs with ease.
Outstanding Customer Support and Service
Peterson Portable Sawmills staff are proud of the robust, high-quality machines they manufacture, and provide unmatched customer service and advice both pre and post-sale.
You only have to read the multitude of positive testimonials from Peterson mill owners for assurance that we will care for you and ensure you get the best out of your new machine.
Featured Owner Stories
Sol Projex – The Jack Whitfield Story
Shifting the Paradigm: Building a Future from Waste Wood The mission of Sol Projex, as outlined by Jack Whitfield, is to push the boundaries of sustainability, using minimal waste while…
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Portable Sawmill Opens the Door to Affordable Housing
December 2021 Update: Roughly 12 months have passed now since Hikurangi Enterprises purchased their WPF. To our amazement, the group have succesfully completed the construction of 12 whare awhina (sleep…
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Milling in Nepal: A Post-Disaster Response
The lumbered wood was used for the doors and windows for the houses being reconstructed. The Langtang people started to heal again and getting back their beautiful smile with well-built…
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Pacific Green: A Sustainable Revolution in Coconut Palm Timber
Coconut timber possesses unique qualities that set it apart from common timbers. It is exceptionally hard and durable, with its strength concentrated in the outer perimeter of the trunk. This…
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“Peterson Sawmill is Truly an Environmental Mill”
Recently the entire avenue of Aesculus Hippocastanums at the National Trust ‘Barrington Court’ had to be felled as it had bleeding canker. Mike took all the bottom butts and…
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Sustainable Harvesting Made Viable with Peterson Sawmill in Ecuador
Stories from Peterson Owners
Petersons have thousands of happy customers operating portable sawmills in every corner of the globe. Some of them are so proud of their portable sawmills and the work they do, they want to share their story with you to encourage and inspire.
The Peterson difference
Why you need a Peterson Swingblade over Bandsaw Mills
Cut different dimensioned lumber out of one log with ease for higher yield
A bandsaw blade’s thin kerf reduces the ability to track or cut a straight line. Peterson Blades provide a true cut with far less deviation when hitting a knot or foreign object, giving you improved accuracy and a better quality finish.
Where some logs may be deemed ‘worthless’ by bandsaw operators due to irregular shape or size, a Peterson is the best sawmill for the job
No costly blade sharpening. Petersons circular blades require far less maintenance than bandsaw blades as they’re so durable.
It is much easier to quarter saw with a Peterson because the saw moves around the log
Use the double cut feature on any of Peterson’s swingblade range for obtaining wide boards and slabs
Petersons provide an all in one machine, without the need for additional machinery like edgers or re-saws. Add a Peterson Planer Blade to finish and dress dried slabs and beams with ease.
Add a Peterson Sander Disc Kit to add the finishing touches on your high-end products like beams and slabs, leaving a fabulous almost-gloss finish
Produce high value, full width live slabs with an optional clip-on slabber or if you’re looking at a commercial slabber, check out the DWS (Dedicated Wide Slabber)
