Business Ideas & Best Practices

17-year-old Max Smith has been learning the craft of sawing lumber on an entry-level manual sawmill. Recently, Max upgraded to a Wood-Mizer LT40 hydraulic portable sawmill and started his sawmill business in New Brunswick, Canada.

In timber processing, having the right tools can make all the difference. For Simon Radauer and his family-run tree care company, investing in the Wood-Mizer LT15WIDE sawmill has revolutionized their business. Focusing on handling large, valuable timber logs and construction wood, the Radauer family has turned a challenging market into a profitable venture.

Woodworker and sawmiller Joshua Swan has been building unique wooden boats for more than two decades in his workshop located on the beautiful shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin, USA.

Using a small sawmill on your property can help save valuable timber and make life more exciting by filling your days with sawing.

Residing in Salida, Colorado, Parker Dunbar used his Wood-Mizer LT15 portable sawmill to create a brand-new yoga studio for his fiancé, Jillayne.

The 4th generation German farmer ventures into sawmilling with the LT70 sawmill, which lets him maintain the farm property and supply timber to the local community. With Wood-Mizer sawmilling equipment, farmers can diversify their operations and generate profit using local wood.

Jon chose a Wood-Mizer LT40WIDE portable sawmill with hydraulic log loading. Jon Scott became interested in carpentry and wood when he was 12 years old. "My high school didn't offer shop class, so I'm a self-taught woodworker. I learned everything from books, and now I continue to search and find new useful information on the internet," says Jon.

"Working with your hobby allows for endless hours of enjoyment. I am living the dream." This is Rasmus Ström's perspective on woodworking at his carpentry workshop, Ädelsnickaren. Utilizing Wood-Mizer's woodworking equipment, e.g. the MP260 planer/moulder, Rasmus crafts specialized products ...

Ciqam Green Solutions is an organization that operates in the scenic Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan. Named after the Burushaski word for "green," Ciqam is committed to sustainability and gender equality, empowering women in Pakistan by challenging traditional roles. Starting as an NGO, Ciqam acquired Wood-Mizer equipment, growing into an independent business.

Polish entrepreneur Zygmunt Koss talks about how he found a passion for woodworking and how he achieved success in business thanks to proper technology.