October, 2006 

A note from Carl . . .

Now that the Lucas court case thing is more or less behind me (the Supreme Court ruled in my favour against Lucas), it is good to be back talking about - and selling - the Peterson portable sawmill.

During the many months of my semi-retirement I have missed all those interesting, informative, and uplifting telephone conversations with Peterson mill owners around the world.

If you think I know a lot about sawmills, I've got to tell you that I've learned a lot of it from my own customers. Those conversations have been just as valuable to me as I hope they have been for you.

Anyway, I'm back (by choice) and I'm eager to take on the world with an even better product, and with the support of an amazing creative and productive team.

And so, whether you are already a Peterson mill owner, or just thinking about the possibility, I'm looking forward to talking with you. Your questions have always formed the basis of this business, so keep talking and keep those questions coming. How else can we know how to take those last tiny, refining steps that will complete the 'perfect sawmill'? 

That is me in the picture above, with one of my first portable sawmills that I made when I moved to New Zealand, way back in 1988.

Until next time

Carl Peterson

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Photo of the Month . . .

Following on from the September newsletter, our Photo of the Month is actually a Photo Diary of Layla's first show in Hamburg, New York, USA. While it is not Layla's first time to the States, she is currently learning a lot about the people, the place, and the wood!

Chris and Layla are currently touring the US to demonstrate the recently released SKILLMILL as well as the commercial Peterson Portable Sawmill range. Read the journal, see the remaining dates for the US roadshow, or find out more info about the mill on the Skillmill website.

And in other news . . .

* We are currently planning a South Island Roadshow to happen in November and December. If you or your neighbour want to host a demo day, or get your logs milled for free, send an email through to Nicky.
* Did you know that we actually boil our rollers in the microwave before putting them onto a Peterson mill? It stops the bearings from falling out later on.

* And another little game for you to kill some time. All you have to do is hit the red, avoid the purple, and aim for the bonus yellow!