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Using the Granberg Mill On a Giant Oak…Video Clip!

Today, we’re bringing you this incredible video from Cody Needham of San Joaquin Wood and Millwork. First hearing about the Granberg Mill from his friend Jarrid, Cody decided to start out in his business using the Stihl 661, Cannon Super Bar 60′, and the Granberg 60″ Chainsaw Mill, complete with the Granberg ripping chain, first cut…

Using a Granberg Mill with the innovative “LogOx”

Today we’re highlighting Austin Roberts from LogOx, a company built on a highly innovative and unique product useful in all facets of the wood industry. With the slogan, “American tools for woodsmen”, the LogOx is completely manufactured in the USA and was created by Austin’s father. An engineer by trade, he spent every fall and…

Granberg sponsers Womanfacture, a Pop-Up workshop based in Brooklyn.

Granberg recently sponsored @Womanfacture, a Brooklyn based pop up that holds workshops for women. This one focused on New York Heartwoods (NYH), a woman-owned, mission-driven maker of timeless heirloom-quality furniture and custom residential and commercial designs made with wood from fallen and urban Hudson Valley trees. Founded in 2011, New York Heartwoods sees their business “as a force that can create…

Manufacturing Day at Granberg International

We were so excited to open our doors to Pittsburg High School and Antioch High for Manufacturing Day. We toured the kids around the shop, taught them about all the aspects of running a manufacturing business, and then showed them how the Alaskan Mill works. The kids were a blast to be around. They were…

Trustin Timber and his thoughts on the Granberg Alaskan Mill

Today, we’re highlighting Granberg user Trustin Timber! Originally a creative director in the fashion world, he was able to build what started as a side interest on Instagram, @trustintimber, to the point where he was able to start focusing full-time on creating Trustin Timber projects that highlighted products as well as developed relationships with companies…

Walsh Woodworks on the Power of the Chainsaw Mill

On today’s show, we get to know Vinny Walsh of Walsh Woodworks. Wanting to return to his upbringing working with sawmills, Vinny started Walsh Woodworks in 2016 and loves using his Granberg mill for all of his projects. In this podcast, we will learn: How Vinny Walsh set up his sawmill business after 18 years…

Danny Torres, Firefighting, And His Granberg Mill

DANNY TORRES, FIREFIGHTING, AND HIS GRANBERG MILL With what started as a passion for chainsaws and tree cutting, Danny Torres turned these sawyer skills into his business, Deadwood Revival Design. Based out of San Luis Obispo, CA, Deadwood Revival is a wood and steel fabrication outfit. One day, while talking with a friend, Danny listened…

Growing Your Brand with a Showroom – EverWoods Designs

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we’re talking to Steve Timmermans from EverWoods Designs. Starting part-time in early 2000, Steve decided to acquire his own logs for lumber at the same time that live edge was making a comeback. As a former biologist with a background in ecology, he transitioned from this profession into the woodworking…

Diversifying Your Wood Business with James Vann of Summerhill Woodwork

ABOUT On this episode, we’re talking to James Vann of Summerhill Woodwork. Based in the southeast of England, James diversifies his business by utilizing his wood skills in several areas. When he’s not running his sawmill, he also does tree and forestry work. HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED When he was fourteen, James started selling firewood as…

Wolfbear Wood Designs and Using an Alaskan Mill

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED. Today, we’re talking with Bryce Mann of Wolfbear Wood Designs. About two years ago, Bryce started as a woodworking hobbyist. As he started piecing small projects together and began to learn more about the work, he soon felt confident enough to start selling his designs. Completely self-taught, Bryce has learned most…