Mobile sawmilling is a fantastic, eco-friendly way to make use of trees that have been felled, but it’s still a bit of a mystery to many. If you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, let’s set the record straight.
Here are 5 of the most common myths we hear and the truth behind them:
❌ Myth 1: It’s only for big commercial jobs
✅ Truth: We regularly work with individuals, families, gardeners, and DIYers! Whether you’ve lost a tree in a storm or are redesigning your garden, if you’ve got timber to mill, we can help.
❌ Myth 2: You need loads of space
✅ Truth: Our mobile mill is designed to work in all sorts of spaces – gardens, paddocks, even driveways. As long as there’s access to the tree and a flat(ish) surface, we can make it work.
❌ Myth 3: It’s messy and noisy
✅ Truth: Milling wood does create some sawdust (we won’t lie), but it’s far less disruptive than you might think. Plus, you keep the by-products – ideal for mulch or kindling.
❌ Myth 4: The wood isn’t good quality
✅ Truth: Milled timber is as good as, and often better than, what you’d buy in the shops. You get unique grain, character, and the satisfaction of using local, sustainable wood.
❌ Myth 5: It’s too expensive
✅ Truth: Mobile sawmilling can actually save you money. You’re repurposing your own material and avoiding the cost of waste removal or buying new timber. We regularly produce around 5 times the value of our daily rate in timber.
In short:
Mobile sawmilling is flexible, accessible, sustainable, and often more affordable than you’d think.
Got questions of your own? Get in touch – we’re happy to chat.
