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Sawmills & Primary Processing · Wood-Mizer · US

HR500 Horizontal Resaw

An affordable, modular multi-head horizontal resaw that can grow with your business from one to six heads, producing up to six boards and one slab in a single pass.

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2 heads
Base Module Heads
6 heads
Maximum Heads
6 boards and 1 slab
Maximum Output Per Pass
1.2 m
Minimum Cant Length (with double roller)
Overview

The HR500 is a horizontal multi-head resaw designed to break down larger cant stock into finished boards and slab material in a single pass. Unlike traditional single-head resaws, this machine combines multiple saw heads in a modular configuration, allowing operators to produce up to six boards and one slab from a single pass through the machine. The HR500's modular architecture is its primary technical differentiator. Starting with a two-head base module, operations can scale incrementally by adding up to four additional heads without replacing core equipment—a cost-effective alternative to purchasing multiple machines. The saw heads feature a 0–8° tilt angle for angle cuts and bevel operations, while centralized hydraulic blade tension and lubrication systems ensure consistent cut quality across all heads. A separate control stand isolates all operational controls from the cutting area, improving operator safety and ergonomics. Head adjustment is available in both manual screw and electric up/down variants, accommodating different production workflows. The HR500 serves small to medium woodworking operations and industrial sawmills processing hardwood and softwood cant material. It is ideal for facilities running production volumes of 50–500 board feet per shift, where throughput efficiency justifies multi-head investment but capital constraints favor modular, scalable solutions. The machine processes cant lengths as short as 1.2 m (with double roller configuration), making it suitable for processing both full-length and shorter stock without waste. Within its class, the HR500 bridges the gap between single-head horizontal resaws and large, fixed multi-head systems. Its modularity eliminates the need for significant upfront capital expenditure while maintaining the throughput advantage of parallel cutting heads. This positions it as a growth-focused tool for operations transitioning from smaller capacity equipment toward industrial-scale production.

Applications
flooring production
Medium workshop
Hardwood flooring mills use the HR500 at 5–6 heads to resaw premium cant material into uniform flooring strips and matching trim stock. The centralized hydraulic tension system delivers the tight tolerances needed for tongue-and-groove milling, while the modular design allows mills to add capacity in response to species demand cycles without replacing existing equipment infrastructure.
solid wood crafting
Small workshop
Small furniture makers use the HR500's two-head base configuration to resaw 4×4 and 6×6 cant material into book-matched veneer pairs and dimensioned blanks for tabletops, panel frames, and structural components. The 0–8° tilt capability enables bevel-edge blanks for angled joinery and design features, while centralized blade tension maintains the tolerances required for visible wood grain matching and hand-tool finishing.
timber construction
Medium workshop
Timber frame and heavy timber builders deploy the HR500 at 4–6 heads to process large-dimension cant stock (12×12, 16×16) into finished beams, posts, and accent boards in single passes. The modular scaling allows operations to match cutting capacity to seasonal demand without idle capital investment, while the separate control stand keeps sawyers clear of flying debris and dust in outdoor or semi-sheltered milling environments.
industrial batch production
Industrial
Industrial sawmills processing mixed hardwood and softwood inventory scale the HR500 to maximum six-head capacity for high-throughput primary breakdown of long cant material. Electric head adjustment and centralized controls enable rapid reconfiguration between thickness specifications, while the 1.2 m minimum cant length compatibility maximizes yield from mill-run inventory and short-end recovery programs.
Specifications
Sawing Capacity
Base Module Heads2 heads
Maximum Heads6 heads
Maximum Output Per Pass6 boards and 1 slab
Minimum Cant Length (with double roller)1.2 m
Blade
Blade Tilt Angle0-8 degrees
Features
Head AdjustmentManual screw (electric up/down optional)
Blade LubricationCentralized
Hydraulic Blade TensionCentralized
Design TypeModular
Control StandSeparate
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