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From the Sawmill
Tips, guides, and straight talk about portable sawmilling, U.P. timber, and making the most of the wood on your property.
Whether you’re trying to figure out if your logs are worth milling, curious about what different species produce, or just looking for ideas on what to build, you’re in the right place. HD Cuts puts out practical content based on real experience working with U.P. and Northwoods timber. No fluff, no filler. Just useful information from someone who’s spent over a decade at the mill.
How Much Lumber Can One Tree Produce? A Practical Guide for Turning Logs Into Usable Lumber
A single mature tree can produce anywhere from 100 to more than 1,000 board feet of lumber, depending on its diameter, height, species, and condition. For many landowners in Michigan’s Upper...
How to Turn Trees on Your Property Into Lumber in Michigan and Wisconsin
The tree had been part of the property for as long as anyone could remember. A tall maple that shaded half the yard during summer. Kids climbed it. Hammocks hung beneath it. Every fall it dropped...
What Size Logs Can Be Milled Into Lumber? A Property Owner’s Guide to Turning Trees Into Valuable Lumber
A storm rolls through overnight. The wind howls. Branches snap. The rain pounds the roof hard enough to keep you awake. The next morning, coffee in hand, you step outside and immediately see it. A...
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