Portable Sawmill Blade Sizes NZ
Portable sawmills use specific blade lengths, widths and tooth pitches depending on the machine design, wheel size and timber being milled.
United Products supplies portable sawmill bandsaw blades throughout New Zealand, custom welded to length for common portable mills including Wood-Mizer, Woodland Mills, Norwood, PortaMill, Logosol and Logsmith / TopmaQ sawmills.
The reference guide below covers some of the most common Portable sawmill blade sizes used in New Zealand.
If you are unsure which blade your mill requires, contact us with your machine model or existing blade markings.
Common Portable Sawmill Blade Sizes
| Portable Sawmill Model | Common Blade Length | Common NZ Blade Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| PortaMill PM14 | 2845 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Woodland Mills HM122 | 3150 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Logsmith 560 mm | 3150 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Norwood LumberMate LM29 / MN26 | 3651 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Woodland Mills HM126 / HM130 | 3658 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Logsmith 660 mm | 3670 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 or 35 mm x 1.07 |
| Logsmith 730 mm | 3790 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 or 35 mm x 1.07 |
| Wood-Mizer LT10 / LT15 Start | 3960 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Logsmith 813 mm | 3973 mm | 34/32/1 1/4, 35 mm or 41/38/1 1/2 x 1.07 |
| Wood-Mizer LT15 / LT15 Wide | 4010 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 or 41/38/1 1/2 x 1.07 |
| Logsmith 915 mm / 36” | 4115 mm | 41/38/1 1/2 x 1.07 |
| Norwood LumberPro HD36v2 | 4241 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 or 41/38/1 1/2 x 1.07 |
| Wood-Mizer LX50 | 4470 mm | 34/32/1 1/4 x 1.07 |
| Wood-Mizer LT20 / LT40 / LT70 | 4670 mm | 34/32/1 1/4, 41/38/1 1/2 or larger |
Understanding Portable Sawmill Blade Sizes
Portable sawmill blade widths are commonly referred to using nominal industry sizing rather than exact measured blade body width.
For example:
- “34 mm” portable sawmill blades are typically around 32 mm actual width (1 1/4″)
- “41 mm” portable sawmill blades are typically around 38 mm actual width (1 1/2″)
Portable sawmill tooth pitch terminology also varies between manufacturers.
For example:
- “1.1 TPI” blades are commonly the same as 22 mm / 7/8″ pitch blades
- These are also commonly listed as 1.14 TPI portable sawmill blades
Common Portable Sawmill Blade Thicknesses
Portable sawmill blades are commonly manufactured in:
- 0.9 mm (.035″)
- 1.07 mm (.042″)
- 1.14 mm (.045″)
United Products commonly supplies portable sawmill blades in 1.07 mm thickness for improved beam strength and cutting stability in demanding NZ timber conditions.
Portable Sawmill Blades for NZ Timber
Different timber species place very different demands on portable sawmill blades.
Factors affecting blade performance include:
- Green vs dry timber
- Dirty bark and silica contamination
- Dense hardwoods such as Eucalyptus
- Resinous softwoods
- Knot density and log condition
Selecting the correct blade width, thickness and tooth pitch helps improve cutting speed, blade life and cut quality.
Custom Portable Sawmill Blades NZ
United Products custom welds portable sawmill blades to length in New Zealand using high-quality coil stock.
We supply portable sawmill blades for:
- Wood-Mizer
- Woodland Mills
- Norwood
- PortaMill
- Logosol
- Logsmith / TopmaQ portable sawmills
- Custom and home-built mills
If your sawmill is not listed above, contact us with your blade length or machine model and we can help identify the correct blade size.
