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, he can run both one...
DWS (Dedicated Wide Slabber)
Are Portable Sawmills Worth It?
Originally published in Independent Sawmill & Woodlot Management Magazine, April 2016 Written by Dave Boyt The trick in operating a successful small sawmill business is to find a niche and mill specialty lumber...
Rotorua Sawmill Manufacturer Supports Student Project
When 17 year old Hayden Swears reached out to Rotorua manufacturers, Peterson Portable Sawmills for help with a woodworking project at his high school, the company were pleased to be of assistance. ‘Materials Technology’ is...
Two Mills Working in Tandem
Guy has been using his two mills in perfect tandem ever since. Because the width of the tracks of the DWS is exactly the same as that of the WPF, he can run both one...
Finding Passion and Success Milling Valuable Slabs
Once Mike gained more experience with his mill, he started promoting his services on social media, and the custom sawmilling business swung into action. Mike then ordered the complementary clip-on slabbing attachment from the Peterson factory...
Sawmilling as a Lifestyle – Owen’s Living His Dream
The WPF was an ideal dimensional sawmill for Owen’s small business because of its ease of use by a single operator. With one winch at the operator’s end, Owen is able to adjust the height...
