Zephyr Sawmills is a small, owner operated sawmill in North Dorset that is focusing on sustainability and promoting locally grown timber.
Owner Sam began this sawmill journey in 2016 as a hobby alongside working in forestry and tree surgery. Seeing the amount of timber that was being left behind or thrown into firewood piles, he decided to start collecting bits of timber to mill with his first chainsaw mill until it became an obsession and the first bandsaw mill was bought a few years later.
By 2023 the second sawmill was ordered and Zephyr Sawmills became what it is today
We do no go further than 100 miles to collect our timber or import any timber from Europe or beyond – why? There is no need! We can source high quality timber from within this catchment area. Not only is this reducing the environmental impact, but by keeping things local we can put money into the local economy, upkeep more jobs and support the livelihood of those involved
Having come from a farming background, Sam has always had a passion for machinery and making things. There are many old machines and tools he has have kept alive and built, but also a small workshop where select pieces of wood are brought in to create exciting surfaces and other wood creations.
When we decided to have a rebrand in 2022, the name was the biggest decision we had to make. Why Zephyr? Well he is our dog! You may have already met him if you’ve come to the yard and will already know he is the bestest boy, so why not dedicate our business to him.
