Your logs. Your lumber. Your next opportunity.

From backyard projects to paying customers, the Junior Peterson swingblade sawmill at Timberstar Tractor puts lumber production in your hands. Whether you’re a homeowner building a shed, an acreage owner turning your timber into fencing, or a small commercial operator cutting lumber to order, the Junior Peterson gives you the flexibility to make every log work for you.

Compact, portable, and designed for one-person operation, its swingblade design switches between horizontal and vertical cuts to produce edged dimensional lumber directly from the log—without a separate edger. Cut timber up to 6" × 6", or double-cut wider boards up to 6" × 12". A durable circular blade that sharpens right on the mill helps keep maintenance simple and production moving.

For homeowners, it’s the freedom to build with your own timber. For small businesses, it’s a practical way to produce custom lumber, take on milling jobs, and turn logs into a saleable product.

Build something for yourself—or build a business around it. Contact Timberstar Tractor in Vernon to find out what a Junior Peterson sawmill can do for you.

Built for your property. Ready for your next business opportunity. The Junior Peterson combines practical portability, straightforward adjustments, and versatile timber production in a sawmill that makes sense for homeowners and small commercial operators alike. Mill lumber for your own projects, supply custom orders, or add on-site milling to your services—with features that make ownership just as appealing as the cutting process.

Take the mill to the timber. Whether your next job is across the acreage or at a customer’s property, the Junior Peterson can travel in a suitable pickup or trailer. Included jockey wheels help you reposition the mill by hand on suitable ground. That mobility gives homeowners flexibility around their property and gives small operators the opportunity to offer milling where customers already have their logs.

Handle substantial logs with a compact mill. With a maximum log diameter of approximately 1.1 metres, the Junior Peterson has capacity for serious timber. Its standard operating footprint is approximately 6.9 × 18.7 feet, making it a practical option for an acreage, woodlot, or small milling site.

Keep production moving with simple, accurate adjustments. Designed for one-person operation, the Junior Peterson allows all four corners of the mill to be lowered evenly from a single adjustment point. That means less walking between adjustments and more attention on the next board. Its locking, chain-and-sprocket sizing system helps you set and hold your cutting dimensions—valuable when you’re working through a personal cut list or filling a customer’s order.

Put Honda power behind every cut. Timberstar’s JP-6H12 configuration uses the Honda GX390, a commercial-series, four-stroke engine with 389 cc displacement and 11.7 net horsepower. Gasoline power gives you the flexibility to work away from an electrical connection, whether you’re milling at home or setting up for a job elsewhere.

Spend more time milling and less time managing blades. Peterson’s circular blades use tungsten-carbide cutting tips, and routine sharpening can be performed with the blade still installed on the mill. Worn tips can also be replaced, extending the useful life of the blade. For the occasional sawyer, that simplifies upkeep. For a small operator, it makes routine blade maintenance easier to fit around the day’s work.

Add custom siding to your capabilities. Built-in weatherboard cutting lets the Junior Peterson produce tapered boards for lap siding, bevel siding, and similar applications. Adjust the board dimensions and angle to suit the job. It’s an appealing feature for homeowners finishing a shed or cabin, and another product that a small milling business can offer alongside conventional boards and posts.

Grow beyond your first project. The standard tracks accommodate logs up to approximately 13 feet long, and optional track extensions let you configure the mill for longer timber as your needs develop. Start with the capacity your current work requires, then expand when a longer custom order or a larger personal project calls for it.

An optional Clip-On Slabber opens up another direction, allowing slabs up to 36 inches wide and 6 inches thick for projects such as tabletops, benches, and counters. Optional planer and sanding attachments add further ways to work on large slabs and beams. For a creative homeowner or an operator exploring specialty wood products, those options give the mill room to grow with your ambitions.

Built for ongoing use, with practical equipment included. Manufactured in New Zealand, the Junior Peterson uses a steel structure protected with zinc treatment and a powder-coated finish. Timberstar’s listed package includes two circular blades, a sharpening kit, basic tools and spares, safety equipment, jockey wheels, and operating documentation—useful equipment for getting started and keeping your mill maintained.

Make your next project—or your next customer order—a Peterson project. Talk to Timberstar Tractor about the Junior Peterson and the accessories that suit your timber, workspace, and goals. Whether you’re buying your first sawmill or adding milling to a small business, we’ll help you put together your package.

Build and price online, call 250-545-5441, or visit Timberstar Tractor at 7861 Highway 97 North in Vernon.