Milling Your Own Lumber: The Art of Small-Scale Sawmilling

By Clint Harrow

Reactive Publishing

Milling Your Own Lumber: The Art of Small-Scale Sawmilling

Turn trees into timber - and independence.

Whether you're a homesteader, woodworker, off-grid builder, or simply someone who wants to be more self-reliant, milling your own lumber is a practical and rewarding skill that puts you in full control of your materials, your costs, and your craft.

Milling Your Own Lumber is a complete guide to small-scale sawmilling, covering everything you need to know to get started - no experience required. Learn how to safely turn raw logs into usable boards using portable sawmills, chainsaw mills, or even homemade rigs.

Inside you'll discover:

How to choose and use the right mill for your needs

Best practices for cutting, drying, and storing lumber

Techniques for maximizing yield and minimizing waste

Legal considerations for urban and rural milling

Tips for milling specialty woods, beams, slabs, and furniture-grade boards

How to monetize your mill through local lumber sales or custom cutting

Whether you're building a barn, crafting furniture, or just want to make use of fallen trees on your land, this book gives you the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills to start cutting your own path - one board at a time.

Skip the lumberyard. Build with wood you milled yourself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F2G5XVQB
• ISBN13: 9798315446064
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"