LX50START Portable Sawmill
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Starter portable sawmill with premium quality features including a strong steel sawmill frame, durable laser cut steel bed, reliable 9.5HP KOHLER gas power, convenient sawdust management, optional GO trailer, and more!
Starter portable sawmill with premium quality features including a strong steel sawmill frame, durable laser cut steel bed, reliable 9.5HP KOHLER gas power, convenient sawdust management, optional GO trailer, and more!
START sawing logs into lumber, slabs, and more with the exceptional value LX50START portable sawmill! Combining premium quality features with an entry-level price, the LX50START is one of the best valued portable sawmills. This small portable sawmill can take on most of the softwood and hardwood logs you’ll come across with the ability to saw 26” diameter logs with a 23-1/2” width of cut, 8” depth of cut, and 10’ 2” length of cut. Maximize sawing capacity with the rectangular throat design that provides full width sawing at any cutting depth or saw longer logs with optional 4’ 4” bed extensions with no practical limit.
The LX50START adds strength and durability where it counts with a premium steel sawmill frame, laser cut steel bed, diagonal bed crossbars for additional stability, and more. Packed with performance-enhancing features, the LX50START includes a reliable 9.5HP KOHLER gas engine, high-performance blade guide rollers, gravity-fed blade lubrication, convenient sawdust port, quick up/down sawhead, and quick-set log handling for a user-friendly sawing experience. Go completely portable with the optional GO trailer that includes durable steel frame, single axle with suspension, two wheels with removable fenders, set of six adjustable outriggers, two transport clamps, and hitch for off-road towing. These performance-rich features combined with the industry-leading reliability and durability of Wood-Mizer equipment makes the LX50START one of the best portable sawmills for the money in its class.
Maximize Sawing Capacity with Rectangular Throat
Saw softwood and hardwood logs up to 26” in diameter with a 23-1/2” width of cut and an 8” depth of cut – more than enough capacity for the hobby sawyer. Maximize sawing capacity with the rectangular saw throat design that provides the same 23-1/2” width of cut from the blade all the way up to the saw head compared to triangular designs that lose sawing width capacity the deeper you cut.
Reliable Power with KOHLER Gas Engine
The powerful and dependable KOHLER Command Pro 9.5HP gas engine (14HP gas engine included with the LX50SUPER) features Quad-Clean™ all-season four-stage cyclonic air filter for effective engine protection even in tough and dirty sawing conditions. In addition, performance-driven features include a forged-steel crankshaft, electronic ignition and cast-iron cylinder liner for professional grade power and performance. Plus, a large-capacity fuel tank means more time sawing and less time refueling. Each Kohler engine includes a 3-year commercial limited warranty.
Strong Sawmill Frame with Premium Steel
The sawmill frame is constructed of premium steel to hold the controls, engine, and sawmill head in a strong and stable structure (heavier-duty premium bent steel sawmill frame included with the LX50SUPER). For smooth and accurate sawing, the sawmill frame runs forward/reverse on the sawmill bed using high-quality enclosed rollers that are protected from sawdust and debris.
Durable Sawmill Bed with Diagonal Crossbars
The sawmill bed adds strength and durability where it counts with ¼” thick laser cut steel bed rails, cross sections with wide top surface areas for easier log handling, and extra diagonal crossbars for additional stability. In addition, the entire sawmill bed is painted and constructed of the same premium solid steel throughout the bed to last for years, not seasons.
High-Performance Sawing with Blade Guide Rollers
High-performance blade guide rollers provide extra support and stability for sawmill blades to saw accurately and consistently compared to blade guide blocks. In addition to continuously feeding the blades, the blade guide rollers apply downward pressure on the blade while sawing for better cut quality. Sawmill blades run on belted 16" diameter cast iron band wheels for additional stability in the cut.
Quick Sawhead Up/Down with Crank Handle
Quickly and accurately move the sawhead up and down to prepare for sawing with the crank handle. Easily turn the handle clockwise or counterclockwise with 68 locking locations to adjust the blade depth for the next cut in 1/68” increments. A log scale is also included for sawing 8/4”, 6/4”, 5/4”, 4/4”, and 3/4” lumber.
Secure Logs with Quick-Set Log Clamp
Constructed of strong tube steel, the quick-set log clamp tightly fastens logs for sawing and is adjustable up/down and in/out as material is cut (two quick-set log clamps included with the LX50SUPER). Comparable plated style log clamps are lightweight and difficult to provide a safe and secure clamp on heavier logs. The log clamp uses a large acme thread screw for better durability and a clamp point block for an extra grip on a round log or squared cant. Each log clamp is able to move between other cross sections and additional log clamps are available.
Support Logs with 4 Quick-Lock Drop-In Side Supports
Four strong tube steel quick-lock drop-in side supports (two short and two long) use a convenient and secure notching system for fast adjustment between cuts and when turning logs (two quick-set up/down side supports included with the LX50SUPER). Comparable drop-in style side supports without notches and small fastener screws can loosen and allow the log to move when loading, handling, or sawing. An additional built-in bed side support on each cross section eliminates the need for quick-lock side supports while sawing a squared cant and allows for final cuts within 1” of the bed.
Clean Blades with Gravity-Fed Blade Lubrication
Keep the sawmill blade cool and free of pitch, sap, and sawdust while sawing with the gravity-fed blade lubrication that applies directly to the blade. A water tank conveniently located close to the operator is easier to refill and features an on/off valve for consistently distributing lubrication to the blade.
Premium Quality Manufacturing
Manufacturing the LX50START portable sawmills by the Wood-Mizer owned and operated factory in Poland provides for the best combination of premium quality equipment at a low cost to you. With decades of manufacturing experience, Wood-Mizer employees in Poland have been manufacturing high-quality Wood-Mizer equipment for global markets since 1990. Sales of parts and blades, service, and support are always available through your local Wood-Mizer representative.
Optional GO Trailer
Go completely portable by adding the GO Trailer to an LX50 model sawmill! Includes durable steel frame, single axle with suspension, two wheels with removable fenders, set of six adjustable outriggers, two transport clamps, and hitch for off-road towing.
Easy Shipping and Assembly
The LX50START portable sawmill ships on a single pallet and requires minimal assembly time so you can start sawing within a few hours of receiving your sawmill.
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Selections | 9.5HP gas |
| Cutting Capacity | |
| Max Width of Cut | 23 1/2" (.60m) |
| Max. Log Diameter | 26" (.66m) |
| Max Cant Width | 21 1/2" (.55m) |
| Max Depth of Cut | 8" (.20m) |
| Max Log Length | 10' 2" (3.1m) |
| Max Log Length (with extensions) | Unlimited |
| Blade | |
| Blade Length | 132" (3.35m) |
| Blade Wheels | |
| Blade Wheel Diameter | 16" (400mm) |
| Blade Wheel Type | Belted Cast Iron |
| Head Features and Options | |
| Head Forward/Reverse | Push Feed |
| Head Up/Down | Hand Crank |
| Bed Features and Options | |
| Side Supports | 4 Quick-Lock (2 Short and 2 Long) |
| Log Leveling | N/A |
| Log Turning | Manual |
| Log Loading | Manual |
| Trailer Package | N/A |
| Additional Bed Options | 4' 4" (1.33m) Bed Extensions |
| Machine Dimensions and Requirements | |
| Delivery Methods | Pallet |
| Weight (heaviest power option) | 362kg (798lbs) |
