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Product Details

TRULY “PORTABLE” – EASY TO CARRY, EASY TO TRANSPORT, EASY TO STORE

The PortaMill® PM14 is your ideal milling solution if…

  • Your sawmilling needs are occasional
  • You need to mill lumber and beams in very remote locations
  • You need to move your mill from site to site by small car, ATV, boat, or airplane
  • You need to tuck your mill away for storage

With the Norwood PortaMill, you use your chainsaw as the sawhead and your household extension ladder as the track.

Mill hardwood and softwood logs up to 14” (35.5 cm) in diameter.

Cut accurate square beams and dimensional lumber up to 8” (20 cm) wide… 2×4’s, 4×4’s, 2×6’s, 6×6’s…

Sawmill Type:
Chainsaw
Band – Fully-Hydraulic (convertible to hydraulic anytime with optional attachments)
Log Diameter: 35.5 cm (14”)
Board Width: 20 cm (8”)
Bed Length: 3.1 m (10’) (with optional track system)
Log Length: Dependent on ladder length

PORTAMILL PM14 FEATURES

LADDER ANCHORS

For solid track set-up. Quick connect /quick-disconnect knobs for easy, no tools set-up.

TRACK SWEEPERS

Remove sawdust and debris from the track for smooth rolling action.

ADJUSTABLE OUTRIGGER ARM

Adjusts to fit any extension ladder width. Equipped with two track sweepers and quick connect/quick-disconnect wheel keeper.

LOG CLAMPING

Equipped standard with two log rest/log dog assemblies for fast dogging, positive locking. Also feature back dogs for easy clamping of beams, cants and boards.

SAWBAR AND CHAIN GUARD

Helps guard sawbars up to 20” (51 cm) long.

ACCURATE DEPTH-OF-CUT

Scale indicator to precisely set the depth-of-cut. Engage the sawhead locking handle to accurately lock the sawhead height.

AUXILIARY CHAIN & BAR OILER

(Optional) Chainsaw only delivers oil to the top of the bar where it is easily thrown off at the nose, especially when mounted sideways for milling. Oiler kit delivers oil to the sprocket of the chainsaw sawbar to reduce friction and chain heat. Includes bottle, bottle basket, oil line with valve and copper nozzle. (Item No. PM02).

PROFESSIONAL “QUARTER SCALE”

Precisely mill 2” (5 cm) or 1” (2.5 cm) lumber with the 5/16th kerf already calculated in.

SMOOTH SAWHEAD ACTION

Smooth operation of the crank handle to adjust sawhead height—Clockwise to raise the sawhead, counter-clockwise to lower the sawhead.

Technical Data

CAPACITIES
Log Diameter69 cm (27”)
Width of Cut (Slab Width)59 cm (23”)
Board Width59 cm (23”)
Log Length3.8 m (12’9”)
Extensions (to cut longer) (unlimited in stationary configuration)1.2 m (4’)
13.5hp (420cc) Briggs & Stratton recoil-start gas engine
5.5hp electric motor (4kW, 230v, 3Ph, 50Hz) (Europe)
5.5hp electric motor (4kw, 400V, 3Ph, 50Hz) (Europe)
7.5hp electric motor (5.5kw, 400V, 3Ph, 50Hz) (Europe)


Standard


Optional

Log Deck Length (standard before optional extensions)High
Log Deck Extensions (unlimited in stationary configuration)4.8 m (16’)
Width1.2 m (4’)
Blade length2 m (6’6”)
BandwheelsRigid 4 post
Drive365.76 cm (144”)
Set Display (standard)2”, 9/8”, 6/4”, 1”, 3/4”
Set Display (optional)152, 114, 76, 50, 25 mm
Hydraulic-Capable
(upgradeable with available hydraulic & power modules)
Centrifugal clutch
Auto-Locking Sawhead
(infinitely-adjustable)
47.5 x 1.5 cm (19” x 5/8”)
Laminated Sawhead and EZ Blade-Tension System
Auto 1” (2.5cm) Indexing
(1 SH handle revolution = 1”)
Ergonomic Tilt-Height Operator’s Station
Single-Action, Multi-Function Operator’s Control
Automatic ON/OFF Blade Lube System
Manual Blade Lube System
Auto-Locking Adjustable Blade Guide
Ceramic Blade Guides: Adjustable/Fixed
Roller Blade Guides: Adjustable/Fixed
Roller Blade Guides: Dual Fixed
Quick-Lock Cam Dog
Powder-Coat Finish
Leveling Feet
Sawdust exhausts at far side (away from operator)
Log Moulder LX26-Compatible
(log planer & moulder)
Yes


Standard


Optional

Bed Extensions: 4’ (1.2 m) Permanent
Trailer System & Support Jacks
(for mobile operations)
Support Stands
(for stationary operations)
Log Loader/Rolling & Ramp System
Roller Toe Boards
Lap Siding & Shingle-Making Jigs
Board Offloading Rollers
Rapid-Dogging & Rolling System
Log Clamping Assemblies
(supplemental)
Cam Dog
Adjustable Blade Guide
Dura-Guide™ Ceramic Blade Guides
Automatic ON/OFF Blade Lube System
Digital Scale
Carriage Cover
(orange or green)