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product_id: 12898880
title: "Norwood PortaMill Chainsaw Sawmill - Model Number PM14"
brand: "norwood"
price: "€ 339.77"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12898880-norwood-portamill-chainsaw-sawmill-model-number-pm14
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# Quick-connect components for rapid setup Mills logs up to 14in diameter & 8in wide boards Hand-push feed system for smooth operation Norwood PortaMill Chainsaw Sawmill - Model Number PM14

**Brand:** norwood
**Price:** € 339.77
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌲 Mill Anywhere, Build Everywhere — Lumber freedom in your hands!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Norwood PortaMill Chainsaw Sawmill - Model Number PM14 by norwood
- **How much does it cost?** € 339.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12898880-norwood-portamill-chainsaw-sawmill-model-number-pm14)

## Best For

- norwood enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted norwood brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pack & Go Power:** Quick-connect parts mean setup, transport, and storage are a breeze—perfect for remote projects.
- • **Versatile Log Capacity:** Handles green logs up to 14 inches diameter and boards up to 8 inches wide for diverse lumber needs.
- • **Lightweight Portability:** At just 92 lbs with no single part over 50 lbs, it’s designed for rugged, off-grid use.
- • **Customizable Cutting Depth:** Your chainsaw is the saw head—set depth and throttle for tailored cuts every time.
- • **Effortless Precision Milling:** Hand-push feed lets you glide through logs like a pro sawyer.

## Overview

The Norwood PortaMill PM14 transforms your chainsaw into a portable sawmill capable of milling green logs up to 14 inches in diameter and boards up to 8 inches wide. Featuring a hand-push feed system and quick-connect components, it offers fast setup and easy transport, ideal for remote or off-grid woodworking projects. Lightweight and versatile, it requires a chainsaw of 50cc+ with a ripping chain (65cc+ recommended for larger logs) and works best with an auxiliary oiler (sold separately). Perfect for professionals and DIYers seeking precision lumber milling on the go.

## Description

With the Norwood PortaMill , your chainsaw and your household ladder, you'll start making accurate, smooth dimensional lumber, from 2 x 4s to 6 x 6s. Handles green logs up to 14in. dia. and as long as your ladder permits; mills boards up to 8in. wide. Your chainsaw is the saw head, and you set the cutting depth, engage the throttle and push the saw through the cut. Assembly required.

Review: Perfect - works perfectly and easily-i use an electric chainsaw 18" in my shed so no fumes-had to make wood holder for saw to attach to mill-no big deal-really love the mill regards Dan
Review: Cool concept, needs a lot of fine tuning. - I was very excited about the prospect of this sawmill, I did purchase it here on desertcart, with allegedly “free shipping” but was charged shipping by the seller regardless There were lots of positive aspects about the saw, but this review is going to focus on the less than great features for the purposes of sharing experience. It did take me about two evenings to assemble the mill, and I’m pretty mechanically inclined. I didn’t have any issues with the “low quality bolts” other reviewers mentioned shearing off, but then I didn’t reef on them either... The most realistic application for this mill is mulling in a remote setting where you need to be able to pack the saw in where vehicles can’t get to. Since no single component is over 50lb it would be very suitable for such a job. For instance building a cabin In the woods. HOWEVER. The need for fuel negates it’s benefits of remote use. With a stihl ms311 saw I was going through a tank of gas on average every 2-3 cuts. (Foot note; The specs say that a saw of that size would be sufficient, but a larger saw does the work much more efficiently.) The manufacturer also suggests using a ladder as a track, this does work to some extent, and I purchased the longest ladder I could find to be able to cut long Logs. In retrospect a couple pieces of steel “C” channel would be better (and cheaper) as the welded rungs protruding inside the ladder “track” will sometimes catch the wheels. I did notice due to the vibration, many fasteners tend to come loose. Especially the set screws that adjust the pitch and angle of the saw on the carriage. This was simply remedied by adding Teflon tape to them, and inspecting them regularly. When I lost the first set of set screws in the pile of sawdust. I replaced them with 1” long ones from Home Depot. These were much easier to find when they fall out, inspect, and seemed to hold better as there were more threads meshing once adjusted to the angle desired. I didn’t bother with the log dogs after the first cut, as my projects didn’t require precision. (Cutting rough 3.5”x14” planks for a rustic looking creek crossing.) I simply rolled the log up next to the track and chocked it to keep it from rolling away. On a flat work surface I theorize this would be more than enough. DO ABSOLUTELY get the “optional” bar Oiler kit. Honestly this should be standard equipment included in the kit. If one is creative enough it would not be difficult at all to cobble together your own version for about 10% of what the official Norwood kit costs. I thinned my bar oil with cheap vegetable oil to make it flow better in cold weather. It’s amazing the difference the Oiler made. Also, get a high quality steel drilling bit for drilling through the chain bar to mount the Oiler, the bar is ridiculously tough steel, with old/cheap bits you’ll be there for an hour trying to drill the hole( experience talking) Final summary: I had my mill for almost two years in kit form before I actually put it to use, once I did I used it for about a week and sold it for 65% of what I paid in the interest of buying a larger bandsaw mill. If you don’t need the portablity aspect, save your funds and go with a bandsaw. But if you are using it remotely, this is the tool for you.

## Features

- Easy, hand-push feed system lets you operate the PortaMill like a real sawmill
- Quick-connect/disconnect components for fast setup, easy transport and easy storage
- NOTE: Chain saws 50cc or greater with ripping chain recommended for small to mid-size logs; chain saws 65cc or greater with ripping chain recommended for mid- to large-size logs
- Shown with auxiliary oiler (Item# 23433, sold separately)
- Does not include chain saw or extension ladder

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HFSRR8I |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (12) |
| Date First Available | May 15, 2012 |
| Finish | Powder-coated |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 92 pounds |
| Item model number | PM14 |
| Manufacturer | Norwood Sawmills USA Inc. |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Part Number | PM01 |
| Size | Small |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NORWOOD
- **Chain Type:** Ripping
- **Manufacturer:** Norwood Sawmills USA Inc.

## Images

![Norwood PortaMill Chainsaw Sawmill - Model Number PM14 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IbHI69VRL.jpg)
![Norwood PortaMill Chainsaw Sawmill - Model Number PM14 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O9INBeBML.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: soooo, you spend top dollar on these things and they dont cone with an assembly manual?!  really?!  infuriating?!  anyone have one they can email me?**
A: Mine came with a manual, there is really no way I would have attempted to assemble it without one,  definitely get a hold of the seller, that's unacceptable.

**Q: What is the return policy? I don't see it listed anywhere?**
A: Get a hold of the manufacturer and find out

**Q: What is cubic feet of this shipping box**
A: Box #1 is 26" x 12" x 6" (37 lbs) and Box #2 is 28" x 6" x 22" (54 lbs)

**Q: hello, I interesting how is sawmill in the cm ?**
A: This sawmill will cut logs up to 14" or 35.56 cm in diameter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect
*by D***R on September 26, 2020*

works perfectly and easily-i use an electric chainsaw 18" in my shed so no fumes-had to make wood holder for saw to attach to mill-no big deal-really love the mill regards Dan

### ⭐⭐⭐ Cool concept, needs a lot of fine tuning.
*by W***1 on April 6, 2019*

I was very excited about the prospect of this sawmill, I did purchase it here on amazon, with allegedly “free shipping” but was charged shipping by the seller regardless There were lots of positive aspects about the saw, but this review is going to focus on the less than great features for the purposes of sharing experience. It did take me about two evenings to assemble the mill, and I’m pretty mechanically inclined. I didn’t have any issues with the “low quality bolts” other reviewers mentioned shearing off, but then I didn’t reef on them either... The most realistic application for this mill is mulling in a remote setting where you need to be able to pack the saw in where vehicles can’t get to. Since no single component is over 50lb it would be very suitable for such a job. For instance building a cabin In the woods. HOWEVER. The need for fuel negates it’s benefits of remote use. With a stihl ms311 saw I was going through a tank of gas on average every 2-3 cuts. (Foot note; The specs say that a saw of that size would be sufficient, but a larger saw does the work much more efficiently.) The manufacturer also suggests using a ladder as a track, this does work to some extent, and I purchased the longest ladder I could find to be able to cut long Logs. In retrospect a couple pieces of steel “C” channel would be better (and cheaper) as the welded rungs protruding inside the ladder “track” will sometimes catch the wheels. I did notice due to the vibration, many fasteners tend to come loose. Especially the set screws that adjust the pitch and angle of the saw on the carriage. This was simply remedied by adding Teflon tape to them, and inspecting them regularly. When I lost the first set of set screws in the pile of sawdust. I replaced them with 1” long ones from Home Depot. These were much easier to find when they fall out, inspect, and seemed to hold better as there were more threads meshing once adjusted to the angle desired. I didn’t bother with the log dogs after the first cut, as my projects didn’t require precision. (Cutting rough 3.5”x14” planks for a rustic looking creek crossing.) I simply rolled the log up next to the track and chocked it to keep it from rolling away. On a flat work surface I theorize this would be more than enough. DO ABSOLUTELY get the “optional” bar Oiler kit. Honestly this should be standard equipment included in the kit. If one is creative enough it would not be difficult at all to cobble together your own version for about 10% of what the official Norwood kit costs. I thinned my bar oil with cheap vegetable oil to make it flow better in cold weather. It’s amazing the difference the Oiler made. Also, get a high quality steel drilling bit for drilling through the chain bar to mount the Oiler, the bar is ridiculously tough steel, with old/cheap bits you’ll be there for an hour trying to drill the hole( experience talking) Final summary: I had my mill for almost two years in kit form before I actually put it to use, once I did I used it for about a week and sold it for 65% of what I paid in the interest of buying a larger bandsaw mill. If you don’t need the portablity aspect, save your funds and go with a bandsaw. But if you are using it remotely, this is the tool for you.

### ⭐⭐ It seemed like a very innovative take on the chainsaw mill and ...
*by J***Y on May 7, 2015*

I had very high hopes for this product. It seemed like a very innovative take on the chainsaw mill and a wonderful portable tool. My disappointment started as soon as I opened the box. In examining the parts many of them were only partially painted or paint was already chipping off. This seems very important considering that this tool will be used out doors in all weather. On assembly the disappointments kept on coming. The majority of the hardware that came with the mill was low quality and a few of the bolts sheared off when tightened. I decided to go back and replace all the hardware I could with better grades of bolts. The initially poor quality of the hardware has made me suspect of the actual quality of the rest of the product. Once I had the mill assembled and tried to run it I ran into more problems. The first being the chan saw throttle lever attachment. It would attach to my saw but loosened easily with vibration. The return spring on the lever was not adequate to reliably release tension on the throttle so the saw would never go down to an idle. Again with a little re-engineering it seemed to be fine. My final frustration was that I wanted to buy additional log supports and have found they are very hard to find...so if I plan on milling a log bigger than 12ft I will probably need to build something myself. As I said I was really hoping that this mill would be a great little product but so far not so much. I was considering buying one of Norwoods bigger mills but the quality of this product has caused me to question their other products as well.

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