Discover Gustaf-Guard™

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Meet Gustaf-Guard™

Eliminate unnecessary stress from your sawmill operations

Simple to Use

Using Gustaf-Guard™ is simple and user-friendly. Just insert the shorter leg of the device into the hollow of a log stop tube with the “wing” arm extending away from the sawmill bed.

Tool Free Installation

Using Gustaf-Guard™ is a breeze – no tools required. Simply drop it into the log stop, listen for the reassuring “klink,” and you’re ready to start sawing. When you’ve finished, removing it is just as effortless.

Easy to See

We’ve opted for a high-visibility poppy red finish for Gustaf-Guard™. This choice ensures that the device is incredibly easy to spot while you’re sawing and even when it’s not in use.

Woodland Mills HM 130 MAX log stop

Tailored for Woodland Mills Sawmills

The innovative design of Gustaf-Guard™ is crafted with compatibility in mind for various Woodland Mills sawmills. The vertical leg, tailored to seamlessly fit into the standard log stop’s hollow, measures 1.5 inches in width. This ensures a smooth yet secure fit within the log stop.

Gustaf-Guard™ has the potential to be compatible with sawmills from other manufacturers such as Frontier® and Range-Road. To ensure a proper fit, be sure to measure the diagonal inside dimension of your log stop. This step will help determine the compatibility of Gustaf-Guard™ with your specific sawmill model.

Frontier is a registered Trademark of Norwood Industries Inc.

How Gustaf-Guard™ Works

Ensuring Complete Protection

While it’s recommended to employ Gustaf-Guard™ in all of your log stops, it can still be highly effective if used in just the first log stop. Simply drop Gustaf-Guard™ into the top of the log stop and listen for that distinctive “klink.”

For comprehensive protection we strongly recommend the use of Gustaf- Guard™ in all log stops on the mill bed, including those that may not be engaged with a log or cant. In cases where log stops are not equipped with Gustaf-Guard™, it’s essential to ensure they are always secured at a lower position than the first log stop equipped with Gustaf-Guard™.

By following these steps, you can have complete protection against unintended saw blade contact with log stops, helping you avoid costly blade damage and ensuring safe and efficient sawmill operation.

Log Stop Disaster (Courtesy of Tom Jones)

The Gustaf-Guard™ Story

I was a new sawyer with a Woodland Mills HM 130 MAX, and I soon learned that a common hazard other sawyers faced was cutting into a log stop with the sawblade. Many sawyers joked that this was a rite of passage, but I wanted to avoid it.

Read the rest of the story here.

Benefits of Using Gustaf-Guard™

Putting Your Mind at Ease

  • Confidence: Gustaf-Guard™ offers peace of mind and confidence to sawmill operators.
  • Relief: Gustaf-Guard™ relieves the stress of damaging your sawmill blade.
  • Ease: Embrace ease of mind with this simple yet effective solution.
  • Safety: Prioritize safety and protection with Gustaf-Guard™.
  • Trust: Achieve trust with a blade protector that really works.

“Ban The Club!”

Our mission is to put an end to the initiation of sawyers into the “Log Stop Club.” We believe that every sawmill operator deserves a hassle-free and productive work environment. With Gustaf-Guard™, we’re committed to providing a simple and effective solution to keep your sawmill blades and equipment safe from unintentional contact with log stops. Say goodbye to costly blade damage and hello to peace of mind in your sawing routine. Your success is our goal.

Gustaf-Guard™ in Action

Who Are We?

Family Owned and Operated

We are the guys who run the HM 130 MAX sawmill at “A Farm West of Boring”

Making Sawdust

Hard Working

Turning Logs into Lumber

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Have Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

No. But for comprehensive protection we highly recommend a Gustaf-Guard™ in every log stop! We want “total” Protection!

We are convinced that Gustaf-Guard™ will serve its purpose well. In the unlikely event that the device is shown to be defective we will either repair or replace it. Exchange Policy

We warrant Gustaf-Guard™ devices to be free from defect in either material or fabrication. Our warranty does not cover cosmetic conditions. Limited Warranty

We have a simple billing system which allows you to pay for Gustaf-Guard™ with a credit card or many other payment options.

You can use the optional lanyard to attach Gustaf-Guard™ to the mill bed when not in use. Please ensure that the lanyard is not attached to Gustaf-Guard™ while sawing.

We utilize USPS and UPS for our shipping services, and the delivery time depends on your location. In-stock items are typically shipped within 2 business days. At this time we only ship within N. America.

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