PortaMill PM14
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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 | |
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Log Diameter | 69 cm (27”) |
Width of Cut (Slab Width) | 59 cm (23”) |
Board Width | 59 cm (23”) |
Log Length | 3.8 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) |
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Log Deck Length (standard before optional extensions) | High |
Log Deck Extensions (unlimited in stationary configuration) | 4.8 m (16’) |
Width | 1.2 m (4’) |
Blade length | 2 m (6’6”) |
Bandwheels | Rigid 4 post |
Drive | 365.76 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 |
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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) | ![]() |