As of Jan 31st 2026, we have a one-week turnaround for bandsaw blades sharpening in Maine. So if you go through blades like crazy with frozen wood and pesky nails—we can make those blades last longer and work harder.

We offer our sawmill blades sharpening services for $8 per blade for a min of 10 blades. For orders under 10 bandsaw blades, it’s $10 per blade due to set up time.

We saw a need for bandsaw blades sharpening in Maine for sawmills back when we had a mill on the farm. We recently upgraded to a shiny new sharpener and moved to a more central location in Bradley, Maine. Being only 15 minutes from Bangor we are able to conveniently service a much larger part of the state.

The need for bandsaw blades sharpening in Maine has seen an uptick again in recent years. Now more and more men do it as a hobby. There was a peak in sawmills in backyards across Maine during the COVID crisis. It was a way to both stay at home and to enjoy the great outdoors, but a lot of folks don’t realize they are work to run. Now many are for sale. But nothing like the sheer scale of what Bangor used to have for sawmills.

Did you know that Bangor, Maine was once the lumber capitol of the world?

If you want the real story of Bangor, you have to look past the 31-foot Paul Bunyan statue in the park depicting the legendary lumberjack with an axe and peavey.

Bangor, Maine was once the Lumber Capital of the World:

At the peak in the 1860s, the Penobscot River was jammed with over 3,000 vessels annually. Locals used to say you could walk across the decks from Bangor to Brewer without getting your boots wet. Between 1832 and 1888, Bangor shipped 8.7 billion board feet of lumber. In 1872 alone, they moved 250 million board feet. If you’re trying to wrap your head around that, one 1833 report claimed three-quarters of all pine houses in the northern U.S. were built with timber from the Penobscot Basin.

Us hardy Mainers didn’t just cut and move lumber; we invented the tools to do it. The Peavey cant hook, still used in logging today, was dreamed up right here to maneuver logs and break up jams during river drives. Kevin bought one last year at Peavy Manufacturing Company, still in operation 160 years later in Eddington, Maine not far from our home in Bradley near the Maine Logging Museum.

Lumber Barons built extravagant mansions on Broadway—now the “historic district”. I have friends that recently had an $80,000 estimate to replace their slate roof—a house built on the backs of men who survived on salt pork and beans in the deep Maine winter 160 years ago. In tight quarters. Imagine the smell.

Is it better to have my bandsaw blades sharpened?

Having bandsaw blades for sawmills sharpened is worth it because it provides significant long-term cost savings, extends the lifespan of quality blades, ensures optimal performance, and offers environmental benefits compared to frequently buying new blades. 

Sharpening a blade is generally a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new one. A new high-quality blade can be over $100. High-quality blades are designed to be sharpened multiple times. Investment in a quality blade can yield many “fresh starts,” maximizing its value over time. Regularly rotated and professionally sharpened blades maintain consistent performance, ensuring reliable, high-quality output even after multiple sharpenings.

Dull blades require more energy and put more strain on the saw’s motor and mechanical parts, leading to higher energy bills and potential repair costs. Sharp blades operate more efficiently. Dull blades require more force to cut and are more likely to bind or cause kickback. Sharp blades operate more predictably and safely.

Sharpening your bandsaw blades minimizes industrial waste and is a more sustainable business practice. Sharp bandsaw blades allow for a smoother, faster workflow, which is crucial for meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity. When production slows due to dull blades, you lose time and money.

Call or text Kevin Wheaton today to set up a drop-off time for bandsaw blades sharpening in Maine. *His number is in the logo only to avoid posting it in text where bots can nab it and scam call.