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EG250 Edger

The EG250 is a Wood-Mizer edger designed for primary processing of lumber. It efficiently removes bark and wanes from boards to produce finished lumber.

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11 kW / 15 kW
Power
550 mm
Max. Material Width
410 mm
Max. Width of Cut
6 cm
Min. Width of Cut
Overview

The EG250 Edger is a primary processing machine designed to convert rough-sawn lumber into finished, square-edged boards by removing bark, wanes, and irregular edges from both sides of boards simultaneously. As a mid-range edger in Wood-Mizer's product line, it serves as a critical step in the lumber milling workflow, bridging the gap between initial breakdown at the headsaw and final grading operations. The EG250 delivers consistent edge quality through precision blade positioning and feed control, enabling operators to optimize yield by removing only necessary material while preserving board width. This machine is engineered for reliable performance in continuous-duty sawmill environments, supporting repeatable processing of mixed lumber grades and species without requiring frequent adjustment or maintenance downtime. The EG250 is sized for small to medium-scale sawmill operations processing 50,000 to 200,000 board feet annually. It handles standard lumber widths and is particularly suited to operations producing dimension lumber, hardwood specialty boards, and construction-grade material. This machine pairs effectively with complementary Wood-Mizer equipment in vertically integrated mills seeking to maximize recovery rates and reduce waste. Within its product class, the EG250 balances affordability with functionality, offering operators a capable entry point into two-sided edging without the complexity and capital investment of larger automated systems. It is well-suited for mills transitioning from single-blade edging or looking to increase processing capacity while maintaining cost-effective operation.

Applications
hardwood specialty milling
Medium workshop
Hardwood mills use the EG250 to edge specialty boards for furniture blanks, flooring strips, and craft lumber. The machine's consistent blade control preserves board width while removing defects, critical for maximizing recovery on higher-value species like oak, cherry, and walnut.
sawmill waste reduction
Industrial
Mills integrate the EG250 into lean processing workflows to reduce material loss and improve yield. By precisely removing only necessary wane and bark, operators increase recoverable board width compared to manual or single-blade edging, directly improving profitability on mid-range production volumes.
sawmill dimension lumber
Industrial
Small to medium sawmills use the EG250 to process dimension lumber (2x4, 2x6, 4x4, etc.) and construction-grade boards. The machine removes bark and wanes from rough-sawn material, delivering finished lumber ready for grading and bundling. This application is ideal for mills producing 50,000–200,000 BF annually.
timber reclamation processing
Medium workshop
Reclaimed lumber operations use the EG250 to clean and edge salvaged beams and boards before resale or secondary processing. The machine handles variable sizing and defects common in reclaimed material, enabling operators to maximize usable output from recovered timber.
Specifications
Engine/Motor
Power11 kW / 15 kW
Sawing Capacity
Max. Material Width550 mm
Cutting
Max. Width of Cut410 mm
Min. Width of Cut6 cm
Max. Board Thickness60 mm
Min. Board Thickness10 mm
Min. Board Length75 cm
Blade
Blade Diameter350 mm
Blade Thickness3.9 mm
Blade Kerf4 mm
Number of Blades2 - 5
Number of Teeth24
Rotational Speed2940 / 3520 rpm
Blade AdjustmentManual
Features
Feed Speed0 - 20 m/min
Feed System Type4 powered rollers
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EG300 Multirip Board Edger
Power
11 kW / 15 kW
Max. Material Width
550 mm
550 mm
Max. Width of Cut
410 mm
420 mm
Min. Width of Cut
6 cm
Max. Board Thickness
60 mm
60 mm
Min. Board Thickness
10 mm
16 mm
Min. Board Length
75 cm
75 cm
Blade Diameter
350 mm
350 mm
Blade Thickness
3.9 mm
Blade Kerf
4 mm
4 mm
Number of Blades
2 - 5
2 - 5
Number of Teeth
24
Rotational Speed
2940 / 3520 rpm
Feed Speed
0 - 20 m/min
Feed System Type
4 powered rollers
4 powered rollers
Blade Adjustment
Manual
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