Milling a 6" x 12"x 20' Douglas Fir Beam - Wood-Mizer LT35 HD

This video features a milling process where a large Douglas Fir log is transformed into a 6" x 12" x 20' structural beam using a Wood-Mizer LT35 HD portable sawmill. Process Highlights: Log Preparation: The operator uses a tractor to carefully load the massive log onto the sawmill bed (0:00 - 1:40). Initial Milling: Precision cuts are made to square the log, removing the rounded outer edges and bark to establish a clean, flat surface (2:00 - 20:00). Beam Sizing: The sawmill is meticulously adjusted to dimensions to carve out the specific 6" x 12" size required for the 20-foot beam, demonstrating the capability and power of the LT35 HD (21:00 - 45:00). Finishing Touches: The final beam is cleaned up, showcasing the smooth surface quality achieved through the milling process (46:00 - 49:00). Cascadia Lumberworks LLC Copyright © 2026