The Lone Star Steam Sawmill was Founded in 2019 in Plano, Texas.
TXLABMAN is the Founder and Sole Shareholder. Teddy Roosevelt is the General Manager. There are currently three employees: a Boilerman and two Millrights. The Boilerman and two Millrights are from the Peacock Island Workshop.
This is a two line Sawmill consisting of a Saw Timber (Large Log) Line and a Chip & Saw (Small Log) Line. The mill will produce 60 mmbf of dimensional lumber on a 40 hour shift.
The Saw Timber Line’s Primary Breakdown Saw is a Doll 699 Vertical Saw. This Doll 699 Vertical Saw is featured on page 104 of Morton A. Hirschberg’s book, “Steam Toys, A Symphony in Motion” and was acquired at the Pook & Pook Antique Toy Auction of Mr. Hirschberg’s personal collection in December 2018.
The Chip & Saw Line’s Primary Breakdown Line is a Doll 682 Vertical Saw. The Doll 682 Vertical Saw was also acquired at the Pook & Pook Antique Toy Auction of Mr. Hirschberg’s personal collection in December 2018.
The Steam Power Plant for the Lone Star Steam Sawmill is a Doll 365/1. The Doll 365/1 Steam Engine was acquired from ScottLand Steam in 2018.