Cooks Sawdust Journal
This Old Red Oak Slab will Surprise You
Mar 10th 2026
Every now and then a log comes along that doesn’t look like much when you start cutting it.
Several weeks ago I was running some logs through our AC-44 sawmill, and one of them was an old red oa
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Why Blades Break & Why We Guarantee Our Welds
Feb 27th 2026
If you run a sawmill long enough, you’re going to break blades. It’s not a matter of if, it’s when. Heat, tension, feed rate, log stress, metal fatigue, and operator v
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DIY Band Wheel Installation & Alignment
Feb 2nd 2026
Complete Sawmill Band Wheel Tutorial: Removal, Installation & Alignment
Installing or removing a sawmill band wheel can feel intimidating, especially if it’s stuck or hasn’t been touch
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Woodworkers Look Twice at Aged Red Oak
Jan 15th 2026
The Unseen Beauty Inside a Red Oak Log
At first glance, this red oak log doesn’t look perfect. There are dark spots. Signs of age. Areas some might call flaws.
But for experienced sawyers and w
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How Small Things Create Value
Dec 12th 2025
Small-Scale Sawmilling & Real-World Builds
Come along with Stephen as he walks the land, shares stories from the sawmill business, and talks through real projects along the way.
This visit takes u
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Section 179 Explained for Sawmill Owners
Dec 4th 2025
What Section 179 Means for Your Sawmill Business in 2025
If you’re planning to upgrade your equipment in 2025, Section 179 might be the most profitable “tool” you use all year. This
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