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Eugene
This from our customer Eugene on Vancouver Island cutting a 62" spruce Log 20ft long with our Ecomill. Wow what a log eugene!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keith Golden:
Using the D&L 10" swing blade Our customer Keith Golden has built his own house in bremen Georgia. Keith was good enough to send these beautiful pictures and say "The mill was everything I expected and more" Thanks keith and great looking house.

 

Keith Golden's new house

Edward Showalter writes:

"I purchased a 6 x 8 Syncro-Saw with the 25 hp Kohler engine and a 4’ track extension to use on my farm to produce lumber for my own use. After owning it for about 18 months and operating it for about 85 hours, I can tell anyone that it is an extremely reliable mill that is low maintanenece and easy to operate. With the 2 blades running perpendicular the log does not have to be turned. Thus far I have only turned one log which was a large pine that had many knots and was difficult to dog, otherwise, once a log is dogged on the mill I start sawing at the top of the log and finish at the bottom slab. I am able to cut any dimension easily and there is no need for an edger nor a debarker. I have cut 6 x 6 x 16 Virginia red cedar to use for barn poles with no problem. All of the lumber is uniform in width and thickness. On some days I have operated the mill entirely by myself, using a tractor to place the log on the mill and never use a cant hook.

In summation the Doublecut sawmill is an excellent product, and is the only mill I would consider owning and operating.

Many thanks,
Ed"

Bill Maltman:
Mr. Maltman, from Lumby, BC, is the owner of the first TS 60 DTH 8x12 Sawmill ever built by D&L Double Cut. We had a chance to take some pictures of this Sawmill in action as he put the TS 60 DTH through the paces with this 50" log.

 

The log is in place and being setup to begin cutting.
A picture of Bill Maltman. Sporting a 60 hp diesel engine. The TS 60 DTH can produce up it 1200+ BDFT per hour. A view of the 4 strand Hydraulic Live Infeed Deck The TS 60 DTH can cut logs up to 20' in length. Another view of the mill and infeed deck The TS 60 DTH 8x12 Sawmill

Baldur Bjornson:
Mr. Bjornson, of Duncan BC, owns one of our D&L TS 40D double cut sawmills. He sent us some pictures which tell his story:

This is a 40 inch log - we are beginning to take the slabs off.	Being able to cut both horizontally and vertically, you are able to get all the lumber that's in the log.	Here we have a 20 foot log from which we are cutting the 2 x 10s. The return on the mill has no problem returning the planks.
Our TS 48D model double-cut sawmill.	Stefan taking a break on one of the larger logs.	Some of the lumber we have cut for ourselves We have to say that cost of maintenance for the year has been next to nothing, and operating costs (fuel, etc.) very low.

George & Gail Cullen write:
"Lindsay – Just to let you know how pleased we are with the lumber you cut for us. Your mill was able to supply the exact dimensions that we required, and the finish was good enough that it did not require planning. We are really happy with the quality of wood, and the way it was cut. Thank you so much."
 - George and Gail Cullen

Dave Nash writes:
"Thank you for selling me the D&L Twin Saw 48D. What a machine! I purchased my mill Feb.2/02, as a complete circular saw greenhorn. I have as of Aug.15th cut just over 300,000 board feet! I am milling Hemlock, for railroad ties. Have cut bridge decking and timbers – 3x10 and 12x12 to 20’6” long – they are within 1/32 inch end to end.  I supplied a local building contactor with 2’x6”x12’ and 2”x10”x16’. He phoned me after he finished building, to let me know “Your lumber is excellent, just like planed wood”.  I have had a couple of small problems but Don and Lindsay solved them, and had parts to me by the next morning.  I looked long and hard at a lot of mills before choosing D&L Double Cut, including the band mills, single head and double head competitors, and this mill is the best bargain on the market today."
 - Dave Nash

Mike Nichols writes:
"I bought a T.S 30D to use on the ranch here in north Idaho.I had no previous milling experience, yet was sawing lumber like a pro with a couple hours practice. This mill is simple, reliable, and produces alot of quality lumber per hour. Thanks for a really great product, D&L."
 - Mike Nichols, Whiskey Rock Ranch Idaho

Richard Gobeil writes:
"I needed a sawmill that I could operate myself and still get a good daily production. Well my t.s 30 d has surpassed all that. After sawing everything from 1x3 8 feet long to 6x10 20 feet long, I can say with confidence this mill is made to saw.
I especially appreciate its low maintenance. I once cut 10 000 board feet of tamarack 2x6 16 feet long for a local farmer and had to sharpen my blades only once. With this kind of performance, it truly increases my production and profits."
 - Richard Gobeil, Manitoba

Noland Mullen writes:
"I am sending you this testimonial as i have always been interested in portable sawmills.I have never found one that satisfied me until I saw the D&L DOUBLECUT SAWMILLS T.S 30D. This mill has everything i need.It is easy to use , has a high daily production, low maintenance and produces excellent quality lumber. I would strongly recommend this mill to anyone who would rather saw quality lumber than sharpen or repair blades."
 - Noland Mullen

Richard and Thyra Arundel own one of D & L's circular double-cut 18-16 with the edger attachment:
"The D & L mill has been a great addition to our farm. The simplicity of the mill with the edger attachment makes for ease of operation, cutting accuracy and the ability for one man operation. The light yet very strong frame allows my wife and i to move the mill when ever we need to. We have cut up to 18" logs with no problems. The purchase of the D & L portable sawmill has been a real asset to our farm and business"
 - Richard & Thyra Arundel, 100 Mile House BC

Gordon Odion owns a D&L Twin Saw 30D 6X12 Kubota Diesel model portable sawmill:
"Having run a bandsaw I now know that the D&L twinsaw design is easier to run with less blade maintenance. The production is by far better. The accuracy of the cut is bang on. The smooth texture is pretty much the same as the bandsaw, only there is no wavy cuts. The difference in kerf i haven't found to be that noticeable as with D&L twin saws cutting system and the ability to cut to the round of the log there is no heavy slab wastage. As the boards all come off the mill edged, there is no slab handling for reedging or log turning which makes for less handling and more production. The ease of setting up the mill as well as the portability is quite nice. The simplicity of the mill makes easy for any one to work on. I can sharpen the blades right on the mill which cuts time dramatically. It works well"
 - Gordon Odion, 100 Mile House BC

George Brough owns one of D&L's T.S. 30D 6x12 Kubota Diesel portable sawmill models:
"I cut an average of 3000 to 4000 board feed a day in 2x6 and 2x8 in small logs. We did a job for a local farmer which called for all 1x4. We produced 2000 board feed in just over 8 hours using small logs. The mill has run and produced well for us."
  -George Brough, Boyle AB

George Matlock has owned his Circular Double Cut 18-16 small portable sawmill for 2 years:
"With the ease of operation, low blade maintenance and simplicity, I have paid for 1/2 of my mill in the 1st year of sawing in only my spare time. We saw 3x10 and smaller dimensions for the oil field and local market. Our mill has performed well for us"
 -George Matlock, Crooked Creek AB

Garry Thiessen is from Meadow Creek and has owned his TS 30 for 1 year:
On Feburary 2003, I purchased a t.s 30 d 6x12 portable mill from D&L Double Cut Sawmills. I have a contract to cut all of Meadow Creek Ceader's over-size fur logs. Meadow Creek Ceader is a 100% Japenese owned mill which produces products for overseas. Up to this date as of April 2004, I have cut approximately 550,000 board feet. My 18 year old son Harley runs the mill, he cuts an average of 3,000 board feet per day. We cut mostly 4 1/4 x 8 x 14 foot cants. Our average logs size s approximately 30 inches on the butt, but my mill will cut up to a 44 inch butt. I am very pleased with my t.s 30 d mill, I have had a few problems but Lindsey and Don are very informative and helpful with any of my problems that occur. The mill was well priced and is of great quality. With the accuracy and the product it puts out, you can't go wrong. I am enclosing a few pictures of my product and my mill.

- Garry Thiessen, Meadow Creek BC

Des Kennedy, Re: Island Milling and Woodproducts October 2004

Island Milling and Woodproducts has had a TS30DTH since December 2003
I recently had a couple of thousand board feet of western red cedar from my property milled on-site by Island Milling and Woodproducts and was entirely satisfied by this local company's performance. The terms and conditions of the project were plainly spelled out and adhered to. The work was undertaken in a timely and efficient manner. The quality of lumber produced was excellent. Utilization of the logs to minimize wastage was exceptional. Island Milling was thoughtful, courteous and considerate throughout the project.
Without hesitation I can recommend Island Milling and Woodproducts to anyone in need of the various services this company provides.
-Des Kennedy, Denman Island BC

Del Goss has owned his TS30 for about a year:

Hi Lindsay. I thought a quick update on the mill might be in order. Have cut about 68,000 so far and am well pleased with the mill, fact is I just like it better each day that I cut with it. The biggest log that I have cut to date was a 44" pine which yielded 70 2x4's and some 1X4's, what was nice is I just put it on the mill dogged it down and turned it into boards. Thank You, for a very good piece of equipment.
-Del Goss Libby, Montana