How Early Mechanical Sawmills Evolved Into Portable Sawmills

Although portable sawmills are fairly new, there is plenty of evidence to support the fact that some form of "mechanical" sawmill has been around for centuries.  In fact, dating back to the 12th century A.D. there is evidence that water and wind-powered sawmills were used in certain areas.

Nevertheless, it wasn't until fairly recent history that wind and water-powered sawmills as we know them were used.  Not only that, but the mechanical era caused sawmills to become even more advanced.  By the early and mid 1900's flat belt sawmills that were powered by things like tractors became common.

The problem with flat belt sawmills is that they weren't entirely safe.  Often, the belts would snap, causing machinery to break and putting workers in danger.  That's why C-section V-belt drives and similar innovations came about.  As sawmilling became safer, it also became more efficient.

As the age of modern technology continued, it became clear that professional sawyers needed to find more ways to increase their efficiency.  After all, more efficiency would mean more profit.  That led to portable sawmills that used band saw blades and circular saw blades.  Then, later, Kerf blades were added to portable sawmills.

The portable sawmills of today are built for maximum efficiency.  Working part-time with one of them a good sawyer could make over $50,000 a year.  That's something that never would have been possible in the early days of mechanical sawmilling.  So, do you want to try the latest and greatest portable sawmill?  If so, click here to buy or rent one today.