James Nairn

Mobile Sawmill

West Coast Tree Surgery

Sawmill in action

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

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On Site Milling

The advantage of a

mobile sawmill means

that it can

be set up right where

the logs are!

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

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Large Logs

Larger logs take longer to mill and require more preparation. For more valuable timber this can still be worthwhile

Half of the Elm Log

Now at a workable size to mill