Cooks Sawdust Journal

Cut Faster. Earn More. If you’re running a pallet operation, you already know every cant matters. Every cut matters. And every slowdown costs you money. The difference between an average setup a … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more