First sawmill

[dansietsma]

Long time lurker, don't usually post.  But it has come time to purchase a hobby use sawmill.  Really like the EZ Boardwalk design, but would be nice to have something a little more local.  Long story short, this would first be used for personal use to build some dry storage and a sugar shack.  Would be mostly sawing softwood, but can't rule out some hardwood milling at some point.  I am not too concerned about no hydraulics.  I have a Kubota MX class tractor to load logs.  I would like a trailer package for the times the mill needs to be moved around.  Woodmizer would be nice, but I don't think I can swing that price point at this time. Have recently heard about Turner mills which would be a lot closer to me. Other thoughts? Or other questions for me?  Thanks in advance.

[thecfarm]

Check out Thomas sawmills.
They have an all manual mill.
I've had one for years. Kinda use it the way you want too.
They even have a clapboard lever. I call it that because the head tilts. No need for a jig.
I almost think I could pick mine up by the corner and shake it and put it back down and it still would be level.

[beenthere]

Hopefully you will pick a mill from a sponsor of the Forestry Forum. They are really the ones keeping the Forum running for members and for guests.