About Board Edgers
Board edgers, or lumber edgers, are essential machines used by large sawmill operations and small private lumber-processing businesses. The gas-, diesel-, or electric-powered machines quickly and efficiently trim the uneven edges off rough-sawn boards, creating rectangular boards with straight, smooth edges.
2022 Wood-Mizer EG200 Twin Blade Edger
Using lumber edgers enables companies to improve the appearance and value of their lumber while at the same time producing boards much faster and more cost-effectively compared to manual processing.
Find The Right Types Of Board Edgers For Sale
With several types of board edgers available in the market, you can typically find one to meet your operation’s specific requirements. Options include:
- Single-blade models with one sawblade that produce boards with one smooth edge
- Dual-blade models with one fixed blade and one that’s adjustable to custom board widths
- Gang edgers, or gang saws, that use multiple blades to generate multiple strips at once, each with smooth edges
Depending on the model, a board edger may include powered conveyor belts or roller feed tables, carbide-tipped sawblades, guide rollers, laser guide systems, return rollers, and electronic operator controls to configure the machine according to precise board requirements. Manufacturers may offer optional equipment such as safety guards, hold-down rollers, and a trailer for easy transport.
How Board Edgers Can Help Your Operation
From a one-person, portable outfit to an industrial sawmill, operations of all sizes can benefit by buying a board edger. Benefits can include:
- Improved appearance and value of the lumber
- Processing more lumber in less time
- Significantly less waste for higher yields
- Cost savings due to reduced labor and maintenance expenses
- Better worker safety via features such as board kickback prevention
Where To Buy & Finance Board Edgers
Explore TreeTrader.com and Tree & Landscape Equipment Trader magazine to find new and used board edgers for sale from such manufacturers as Wood-Mizer, Crosby, and others. Also, check out the large, varied selection of portable sawmills, stationary sawmills, bandsaw mills, and resaws for sale.
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