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James Nairn
Mobile Sawmill
West Coast Tree Surgery
Larch log being milled into 4x4 posts.
Mobile Sawmill
Milling Larch Logs
Milling Process
First log ready for milling
Milling Process
Squaring off the log
Onsite Milling
Cladding and beams being milled for this shed
Hardwood Milling
Large Douglas Fir
Milling a tree that was felled across house site
Hardwood Milling
Milling oak beams
Milling Oak logs
Milling Douglas Fir Beams
On Site Milling
A mobile sawmill can
be set up right beside where
the logs are to be milled.
Two Tonne Elm
Cutting in half allows it to be lifted by the mill
Half of the Elm Log
Now at a workable size to mill
Elm Log
Ready to cut into required size
Section Removal
Removing a small section allows efficient milling
Section Removal
The mill can now pass through the log
Section Removal
Allows options for dimensions of product
Sweet Chestnut
Cutting into quarters before milling
Sweet Chestnut
Quartering allows for easier manoeuvering
Sweet Chestnut
Other options for larger logs
Large Logs
Larger logs take longer to mill and require more preparation. For more valuable timber this can still be worthwhile
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