Homestead Sawmills

Produce your own lumber for any number of construction or hobbyist projects. The HFE-21 is perfect for sawing your logs into boards or re-sawing boards to any needed dimension. This mill is pushed through the log with almost no effort. Imagine how handy it would be to just saw up a board or two right on the spot if you needed to. These economical sawmills can be easily stored when not in use. It’s lightweight and compact requiring no more than a 3’ x 7’ storage space. The blade guides are Hud-Son blade guides and provide the best blade support available. This mill has the same heavy-duty bearing system and guide system that are larger bandmills have. If your Homesteader job turns into a bit larger than planned the HFE-21 will be there for you.

• Heavy-duty 1 1/2” shafts and bearings
• Produce lumber at any dimension
• Manually adjust board thickness, even paper thin cuts
• Effortlessly guide mill through log
• Lightweight & compact; store in space 3’ x 7’

• Max Log Capacity..... 21″ Diameter
• Distance Between Guide..... 19″
• Max Thickness of Cut..... 9″
• Standard Track Length..... 12′ / 2 – 6′ Sections
• Log Dogs..... 2 Cam Style Dogs & Square Posts
• Max Log Length (with standard track)..... 9′
• Blade..... 132 X 1.25 X .035″
• Blade Lubrication..... 2.5 Gallon
• Track Sweeps..... No

• Engine / Motor..... 6.5hp Gas – Manual Start
• Clutch Engagement..... Centrifugal

• Frame..... Modified 4 post
• Bandwheels..... 16″
• Guide System..... Dual Shoe Guides, Fixed
• Lift System..... Manual Cable
• Measuring..... Dual Scale 1″and 4,5,6,8 Quarter
• Main Bearings..... 1.5″

• 3-Year Limited Warranty..... Residential Use
• 6-Year Warranty..... Main Shafts and Bearings

The HFE-30 is portable and easy to store,  but can get the serious work done too. With a log capacity of 30” and optional unlimited lengths of cut,  you can efficiently saw boards and beams, which can be used in your home construction and maintenance projects.  With the manual height adjustment, you can quickly and accurately adjust the thickness of cut to the 1/16”.  The adjustable Hud-Son dual guide system and the built in blade lubrication system will keep the blade true and cool.

HFE -30 HomesteaderPortable Sawmill is the perfect addition to any farm, ranch or woodlot. This workhorse will make your standing or downed timber in to fencing, flooring, out buildings, furniture, boat docks and more, the possibilities are endless! Produce all the lumber for your project for a fraction of what it would cost you at a box store. Imagine how handy it would be if when you needed a few boards or several, you could just saw it up right on the spot. Handling log diameters up to 30” you do not have to back down from many of the larger trees. The HFE-30 a great combination of affordability and size.

• Homesteader Max Log Capacity..... 30″ Diameter
• Distance Between Guide..... 31″
• Max Thickness of Cut..... 11″
• Standard Track Length..... 14′ / 2 – 7′ Sections
• Log Dogs..... 2 Cam Style Dogs & Square Posts
• Max Log Length (with standard track)..... 10′
• Blade..... 167 X 1.25 X .042″
• Blade Lubrication..... 5 Gallon
• Track Sweeps..... No

• Engine / Motor..... 13hp Gas – Manual Start
• Clutch Engagement..... Centrifugal

• Frame..... Modified 4 Post
• Bandwheels..... 19″
• Guide System..... Dual Shoe Guides, 1 Adjustable
• Lift System..... Manual Cable
• Measuring..... Dual Scale 1″and 4,5,6,8 Quarter
• Main Bearings..... 1.5″

• 3-Year Limited Warranty..... Residential Use
• 6-Year Warranty..... Main Shafts and Bearings
• Accessories..... 7′ Extra Track / Sweeps Guide Kit

• Great machine for any homestead
• Turn large or small logs into beautiful boards
• 36″ diameter log capacity and 16hp engine
• Extremely affordable
• Build your barns, fences and homestead with the HFE-36

The  Homesteader 36 is the largest mill in the Homesteader line and has the horsepower to tackle the large logs you need to mill. The 31 inch throat allows you to make mantles, tables, bar tops, customs signs and much more. The 16 horsepower v-twin electric start gas motor will make quick work of your sawmill cut list. This no frills manual mill is easy to operate and maintain. Lock your log in, turn the key, set you blade height with the easy to read quarter scale, throttle up and cut. The HFE-36 is that simple.

• Max Log Capacity..... 36″ Diameter
• Distance Between Guide..... 31″
• Max Thickness of Cut..... 11″
• Standard Track Length..... 14′ / 2 – 7′ Sections
• Log Dogs..... 2 Cam Style Dogs & Square Posts
• Max Log Length (with standard track)..... 10′
• Blade..... 167 X 1.25 X .042″
• Blade Lubrication..... 5 Gallon
• Track Sweeps..... No

• Engine / Motor..... 16hp Gas – Electric Start
• Clutch Engagement..... Centrifugal

• Frame..... Modified 4 Post
• Bandwheels..... 19″
• Guide System..... Dual Shoe Guides, 1 Adjustable
• Lift System..... Manual Cable
• Measuring..... Dual Scale 1″and 4,5,6,8 Quarter
• Main Bearings..... 1.5″

• 3-Year Limited Warranty..... Residential Use
• 6-Year Warranty..... Main Shafts and Bearings
• Accessories..... 7′ Extra track / Sweeps Guide Kit

• Designed to cut large logs that conventional sawmills can’t handle
• Boasting 52″ Diameter logs and 48″ max slab width
• Simple Manual mill, efficient and affordable

The Hud-Son Slabber was designed with you in mind. This is a more economical model that is still able to cut large 52”  diameter logs and create 48” countertops, tabletops, bar tops, mantels and more. Powered by a powerful 23HP Briggs and Stratton Vanguard V-twin engine, manual lift for precise measurements, and an affordable 1 ¼ thin kerf blade. The Slabber is built with 19” band wheels, which still allows an 11” maximum thickness cut, while achieving a lower profile sawmill that is easy to operate and maintain.

• Max Log Capacity..... 52″ Diameter
• Distance Between Guide..... 48″
• Max Thickness of Cut..... 11″
• Standard Track Length..... 21′ / 3 – 7′ Sections
• Log Dogs..... 3 Cam Style Dogs & Square Posts
• Max Log Length (with standard track)..... 16′
• Blade..... 193 X 1.25 X .045″
• Blade Lubrication..... 5 Gallon
• Track Sweeps..... Yes

• Engine / Motor..... 23hp Gas
• Clutch Engagement..... Centrifugal

• Frame..... Modified 4 Post
• Bandwheels..... 19″
• Guide System..... Dual Shoe Guides, 1 Adjustable
• Lift System..... Cable Lift Bale System
• Measuring..... Dual Scale 1″and 4,5,6,8 Quarter
• Main Bearings..... 1 1/2″ Pillow Block

• 1-Year Limited Warranty..... Commercial Use
• 6-Year Warranty..... Main Shafts and Bearings