The Frontier Story
Frontier Portable Sawmills by Norwood
Legendary Norwood Innovation applied to a more affordable portable sawmill.
For over 30 years, Norwood has built sawmills for hard-working people who take pride in doing things themselves. We’ve never wavered from delivering reliable, accurate, no-nonsense equipment at a fair price, with zero compromise on quality.
We heard from many of you. You wanted the strength and reliability of a Norwood, but at a more affordable price. And you were tired of being misled by glossy ads and cut-rate sawmills that simply don’t measure up.
So we built a better option.
Frontier Sawmills — engineered by Norwood, priced for everyday value, and supported by real people here in North America.
No Gimmicks. Just Everyday Value.
With Frontier Sawmills, you get the best price, every day, not just during a flash sale.
Frontier mills are built to deliver serious performance at a fair price — always.
Built with North American Engineering & Experience
While other companies rebrand overseas sawmills, Frontier mills are designed by Norwood engineers in North America. This is the same team that is behind over 85 patents on portable sawmill technologies. Then, they’re built to spec overseas and supported by live sales and service teams in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Engineered here. Supported by live Customer sales and service teams, right here in the US and Canada.
Frontier Sawmills Comes With 30 Years of Experience, Not 30 Months of Importing.
Some sawmill companies have been around a few years. Others are just reselling budget offshore manufactured mills with a fresh coat of paint.
Norwood has spent 30+ years engineering real milling solutions, backed by experience in the field and over 85 patents. That same experience drives every Frontier sawmill.
Built Tough for Real Work
Frontier sawmills come with the same rugged backbone as every Norwood:
- Patented laminated sawhead construction – stronger, more rigid cuts
- Auto-locking sawhead – no cranking or fiddling with knobs
- Powder-coated & zinc-plated components – for long-term durability
Other mills flex. Bind. Break down. Frontier mills run smooth, remain stable, and keep cutting.
Steady Milling Solutions Always.
Navigate the chaos of the times and take control of your success because having the right tools matters more than ever. Frontier sawmills give you the power to mill your own lumber, maintain your land, and build what matters to you most—on your own terms.
Own your wood. Own your future.
Built for the Long Haul. Supported by Experts Who Care.
Every Frontier mill is built to international safety standards. And if you need help? Our North American support team is just a call away, no runaround.
Your sawmill is only as good as the people behind it. With Frontier, you’ve got Norwood.
What Makes Frontier Different?
- Designed by Norwood engineers in North America
- Over 85 patents in sawmill innovation behind it
- Backed by real North American tech support
- Auto-locking sawhead system saves time
- Built heavier and stronger than typical offshore mills
- Expandable with mobility towing, blade-lube, and other options
- Easy to assemble — sawhead is already pre-built
- 1-Year Non-Commercial Warranty
If You’re Going Offshore, Go With a Name You Trust
Yes, Frontier is built overseas. But that’s where the similarities with other low-cost mills end. Frontier mills are built smart, with North American design, real support, and honest value.
The others? Mostly paint jobs and promises.
“Most folks figure that out after the second weekend trying to cut logs with a discount mill.”
Norwood or Frontier? Either Way, You Win.
If a premium North American-made Norwood isn’t in the cards yet, Frontier gets you in the game with no compromise.
Dependability. Durability. Honesty.
That’s the Frontier difference.
Discover the portable sawmill that’s right for your land, your goals, and your future.