Established in 1994,
Lucas Mill is a family owned and operated business. The factory originated in a
small farm shed on a sheep property nestled within the native stringy bark and
red box trees in a locality called Wooragee. With low expectations, it came as
a welcome surprise that orders for over 50 machines were placed in the first
month of manufacturing – a quantity the Lucas family would have welcomed as a
typical annual output.
Initially the company
specialised in manufacturing the model 6 sawmill with a 6¼” cut until early
1996 when a model 8 was launched capable of cutting 8½” and powered by a 20H/P
engine.
Original style model 6 mill manufactured in 1994 with the cable end-frames and steel tracks. Photo courtesy of mill owner James Eagleson, photo taken at Toorloo Arm via Lakes Entrance, Victoria.
In 1996 Lucas Mill
manufactured the first dedicated slabber, a machine specifically designed for
cutting timber slabs. The electrically powered swing blade sawmill was the next
addition to the range in 1998 powered by a 3 phase electric motor. Our portable
sawmills continued to grow over the next twenty-one years with 5 different
circular swing-blade machines now available, from 6¼” model up to the versatile
10” model. Optional attachments are available for each model including
slabbing, planning, sanding and weatherboard.
March 2019 represents
Lucas Mills 25th anniversary in manufacturing their popular and
proven portable sawmills. We are pleased to announce that the first Lucas
portable swing blade sawmill ever made, a model 6 is still operating 25 years
later.
The Lucas Portable
Sawmill can be transported to almost any location and set up to select harvest
timber with minimal impact to the surrounding environment. Whether your project
is cutting timber for private fencing, building or furniture making, hobbyist
or if you are a sub-contractor, there is no doubt that there is a strong demand
for a quality Australian made product such as the Lucas Mill.
Current style mill being operated by Ian Schulz (technical advisor), photo taken in Wooragee, Victoria.
To date over 18,500 Lucas
Mill portable sawmills have been sold into more than 100 different countries
around the world.
If you would like to
learn more about the Lucas Mill contact us!