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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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