Cooks Sawdust Journal

When you picture a sawmill in action, you might imagine a whole crew working side by side to tackle massive logs. But today, more sawyers are going solo and doing it with precision and efficiency. Sin … read more

If you own a portable sawmill, you probably already know how much time it takes to edge boards after the initial cuts. A board edger isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s as essential as yo … read more

Skid Steer Attachment is the Fast Fix You Need If you’ve ever wrestled with thick brush, tangled branches, or low-hanging limbs just to access your driveway or property, you know the struggle. I … read more

Future Sawyers in the Making There's something special about seeing the next generation step into the world of sawmilling — even if it’s just for a photo-op (for now!). Recently, Robert ha … read more

Optimizing your sawmill layout isn’t just about having the right equipment— Smart Sawmillers Choose Efficient Layouts Sawmill Efficiency is about streamlining sawing production, … read more

Join Stephen as he takes you back to the Cooks family roots, where his father—a dedicated small-town preacher with a relentless work ethic—transformed a simple saw repair business into a p … read more