A Series Band Mills

The Industry’s leading Band Mill manufacturer for over 100 years! You will see a McDonough in more mills than another other brand.

Available in the following sizes:
-54" — 12,500 pounds. 8" wide x 30' long saw blades. 75 to 125 HP required.
-62" — 18,000 pounds. 10" wide x 36' long saw blades. 150 HP required.
-6' — 25,000 pounds. 12" wide x 40' long saw blades. 200 HP required.
-7' — 35,000 pounds. 14" wide x 47' long saw blades. 250 HP required.
-8' — 44,000 pounds. 14" wide x 52' long saw blades. 300 HP required.
*Custom saw lengths can be accommodated.

  • Double Column Frame constructed from Heavy Duty plate Steel. Independent Column and Base.
  • Exclusive McDonough Air Strain is the simplest, most effective system to increase feed speeds and minimize miscut lumber.
  • Cartridge Type Pressure Guide System assists in faster feed speeds and increased accuracy. Guide Block Dressing Machine to resurface Guides is included with each Band Mill.
  • Cast Iron Wheels. Preferred by saw filers because they prevent saw blades from getting hot and loosing tension, unlike steel wheels.
  • Other standard features: Hydraulically operated top guide and top wheel lift, Timken railroad car bearings in lower wheel, saw blade cleaning and lubricating device.
  • Options available: Electric remote top wheel tilt, belt table, steel slat table, UHMW slat table, steel wheel guards, 17 degree slant, motor and drive packages. *Single, Twin and Quad configurations available