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Norwood Sawmills Catalog

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Norwood Sawmills Catalog

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Norwood's Philosophy and Commitment
Norwood is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and affordable sawmills and forestry equipment, emphasizing loyalty, integrity, and hard work. The company fosters a community among its users.
Product Features and Innovations
Norwood's sawmills are equipped with a rigid 4-post carriage frame for stability and a steel-strong log deck for durability. Advanced technologies like CNC machining and robotic welding ensure high-quality products.
Customer Testimonials
Customers commend Norwood for its reliable products and excellent customer service, with many turning their sawmills into profitable businesses.
Warranty and Support
Norwood offers a two-year warranty on sawmills and a one-year warranty on other equipment, along with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The "Norwood Connect" forum allows users to share experiences and advice.
Quality and Manufacturing
Norwood sawmills are manufactured in the USA and Canada, ensuring high quality and supporting local jobs. The company uses top-grade materials and processes.
Global Leadership and Patents
With over 50 patents, Norwood is a leader in portable sawmill innovation, focusing on personal band sawmills.
Conclusion
Norwood's commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes it a global leader in portable sawmill technology.
Main Features and Specifications
  • Hydraulic and Power Functions: Includes hydraulic log turner, toe boards, log loaders, and log-clamping systems for high-production and commercial milling.
  • Manual Functions: Features bed extensions, toe boards, log loading/rolling systems for personal and occasional milling.
  • PortaMill PM14: A portable chainsaw sawmill for remote locations, using a chainsaw as the sawhead and a household ladder as the track, milling logs up to 14” in diameter.
  • LumberMan MN26: A manual band sawmill handling logs up to 26” in diameter, designed for affordability without compromising quality.
  • LumberMate LM29: A manual band sawmill for logs up to 29” in diameter, suitable for personal and commercial use.
Optional Attachments
Various optional attachments enhance sawmill functionality, such as track system extensions, auxiliary chain and bar oilers, and log clamping systems.
Technical Data
Detailed technical specifications are provided for each sawmill model, including log diameter and length capacities, board width, and power options.
Innovations
Norwood's sawmills incorporate patented technologies like Dura-Guide™ ceramic blade guides and auto-locking sawhead features, ensuring high performance and ease of use.
Hydraulic Pump Systems
Two types of hydraulic pump systems are outlined: the integrated hydraulic pump system powered by the sawmill engine and the auxiliary system using a separate 5hp Honda GX gas engine.
Hydraulic Debarker
Designed to remove dirt and small rocks from logs, improving blade performance and reducing maintenance.
Hydraulic Roller Toe Boards
These toe boards help compensate for log taper, improving lumber yield and quality.
Hydraulic Log Turner
Uses a hydraulic cylinder and motor for separate control of vertical and rotation functions, allowing dual-direction rotation.
Computer Setworks
Allows for automatic sawhead adjustments and pre-programmed depth-of-cut settings, with options for remote operation.
Hydraulic Log Clamping System
Combines hydraulic log rests and a log dog system for secure clamping and manipulation of logs.
Power Feed & Power Sawhead
Allows remote control of the sawhead, including depth-of-cut adjustments and carriage movement.
Board Return System
Helps return boards to the mill head after cutting, facilitating efficient processing.
Hydraulic Log Loaders
Can handle logs up to 3000lbs and are designed for easy removal and installation.
Log Moulder LX26
An attachment for shaping and planing beams and oversized boards directly on the sawmill.
Specifications
The Log Moulder LX26 operates at a speed of 4680 RPM and includes 8” corrugated HSS planer knives.
Product Features
  • Efficiency: Works in tandem with the saw carriage for efficient log processing.
  • Power: Equipped with a 13hp Briggs engine.
  • Capacity: Capable of finishing planks and beams up to 27” wide and 21” high.
  • Adaptability: Compatible with various Norwood sawmill models.
  • Maintenance: Designed for low maintenance with features like sealed bearings.
Blades & Chains
Norwood offers bi-metal and Sabretooth band blades designed for durability and performance.
Blade Maintenance
Norwood provides sharpeners and setters to maintain blade efficiency and prolong their lifespan.
Log Skidding Equipment
  • Skid Winch: A hydraulic winch for tractors.
  • SkidMate MK2: A log skidding arch for ATVs.
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Catalog excerpts

Norwood Sawmills Catalog-1

Portable Sawmills Forestry Equipment GLOBAL LEADER IN PORTABLE SAWMILL INNOVATION

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Norwood Our Pioneering Days Norwood began with one man’s dream … …the dream of a small cabin nestled in the woods by the shore of a quiet lake. But lumber prices and portable sawmill prices were both way out of reach. Norwood founder, Peter Dale, didn’t give up – he looked for some way to make his dream a reality. rMate an original Lumbe ter Dale, operating r, Pe Norwood founde His answer? Build his own band sawmill. Strong, reliable, accurate, and affordable – Bringing these qualities together in one sawmill was uncharted territory. For two years, he designed, tested and overcame hurdles –...

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Norwood Built to Work History has proven that Norwood sawmills are built tough – Original Norwood mills from 1993 are still running strong. Many are operating two 8-hour shifts every day in some of the harshest conditions, milling even the hardest exotic hardwoods in South America, Australia and Africa. WHY? Because Norwood invests in top-quality parts and fabrication technologies: 3-dimension (5-axis) laser and standard laser Computer numerical control (“C.N.C.”) machining Industrial-grade, rust-resistant powder-coating Precision-extrusion Robotic welding Zinc-dichromate plating Precision-balanced...

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NORWOOD OWNERS WHAT NORWOOD OWNERS HAVE TO SAY... With over 50 patents, more than the combined total of all the other portable sawmill companies around the world put together, Norwood is the proven global leader in portable sawmill innovation. I am very happy with both the LumberMate and the way I have been treated by Norwood. Both have been first rate. It’s nice to work with a company that produces and stands behind a good product.” - John Conway, OH The best product in the world is only as good as its support people – Norwood people have been excellent.” - Murray LaBrash, BC I am very pleased...

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FOLLOW NORWOOD TO GET THE LATEST NEWS. We’re so convinced of the quality and durability of our band sawmills, that we will repair or replace, at our discretion, any part returned to us and found to be defective through manufacturing within the first two years of the original purchaser’s ownership, with the exception of consumable items such as belts and blades. Norwood offers a one-year limited warranty on most other equipment. Engines are covered by a 2-year warranty directly with the engine manufacturer. See Norwood sawmills and forestry equipment in action. This symbol tells you that you can...

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GLOBAL LEADER IN PORTABLE SAWMILL INNOVATION

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QUALITY BUILT FOR THE LONG HAUL Every Norwood sawmill is quality-built right here at home in the USA and Canada – not in China or Poland. Does that make a difference? – You bet … a huge difference. When you invest in a Norwood, you can be sure it was quality-built in the U.S.A. and Canada. Every component of every Norwood sawmill is made of top-quality steel by highly-trained, highly-skilled operators with cutting-edge fabrication and machining technologies. You might hear other companies claim the same thing, but be careful – Many only package their mills here out of parts imported from China...

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PIONEERING INVENTORS OF PERSONAL BAND SAWMILLS You want a mill backed by a company that knows milling & knows how to build solid, dependable, accurate equipment. NORWOOD FITS THE BILL Norwood’s been building sawmills for over a quarter century. Norwood mills are hard at work in over 100 countries worldwide. Over 30,000 Norwood mills have cut millions of valuable board feet. “I am very happy with my Norwood mill. It’s my first sawmill and I taught myself to run it. It paid for itself in just one job and I could sell it for a profit at any time.” – Dave Nutt, IN Over 50 patents, more than the combined...

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Norwood Sawmills Catalog-9

GLOBAL LEADER IN INNOVATION With over 50 patents, more than all the other sawmill companies in the world combined, Norwood is the clear global leader in portable sawmill technology. COMMERCIAL-GRADE POWDER-COAT Industrial-grade powder-coating protects your investment better, and longer, than old-fashioned spray-paint, which chips, scratches and rusts out in no time. For sure it costs a lot more to powder-coat steel. In fact, other companies choose to spray-paint their mills, to save costs and make more money. You want a mill that’s going to work hard, and look good for years to come. That’s why...

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Norwood Sawmills Catalog-10

LumberPro HD36 Portable Band Sawmill Which Norwood Sawmill is right for you? 16hp V-Twin Briggs 23hp V-Twin Briggs Extra-Large Logs High-Production Daily Commercial Milling Quick-Cycle© Sawing • Toe Boards • Log Loading/Rolling System • Trailer System • Lap Siding/Shingle Jigs • Board Offloading Rollers • Rapid Dogging & Rolling System Hydraulic + Power Functions • Hydraulic Log Turner • Hydraulic Toe Boards • Hydraulic Log Loaders • Hydraulic Log-Clamping System • Setworks, Power Feed & Power Depth-of-Cut • Board Return • Automatic Dogging Assists Portable Band Sawmill Manual Functions • Bed...

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Norwood Sawmills Catalog-11

Pick Any of The “Functions” at Any Time – Now or Ten Years From Now Combine Manual Functions with Hydraulic & Power Functions Grow Your Sawmill as Your Milling Operation Grows LumberMate LM29 Portable Band Sawmill Which optional attachments are right for you? 13hp Honda 14hp Kohler 16hp V-Twin Briggs Mill Large Logs Regular Personal Milling Thin-Kerf Band-Blade Efficiency Easy-to-Use Manual Functions • Bed Extensions • Toe Boards • Log Loading/Rolling System • Trailer System • Lap Siding/Shingle Jigs • Board Offloading Rollers • Rapid Dogging & Rolling System PortaMill PM14 Chainsaw Sawmill Small...

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11 The PortaMill is your ideal milling solution if... • Your sawmilling needs are occasional • You need to mill lumber and beams in very remote locations • You need to move your mill from site to site by small car, ATV, boat or airplane • You need to tuck your mill away for storage With the Norwood PortaMill, you use your chainsaw* as the sawhead and your household extension ladder as the track. •/ Mill hardwood and softwood logs up to 14" in diameter* •/ Cut accurate square beams and dimensional lumber up to 8" wide...2 x 4's, 4 x 4's, 2 x 6's, 6 x 6's... CLAMP YOUR LOG IN PLACE: Use the log...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.