Saw-Rite touchscreen sawmill controller in a lumber mill

Built by a sawyer, for sawyers

Automated sawmill controls. Made simple.

Saw‑Rite brings repeatable cuts, touchscreen control, and practical automation to compatible portable sawmills—without the cost and complexity of a full hydraulic system.

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RepeatableBoard sizing

FlexibleManual or automatic

AdjustableKerf, depth and speed

AccessibleTouchscreen plus physical controls

Affordable automation

Spend less time measuring—and more time milling.

Saw‑Rite combines a digital position scale, straightforward touchscreen menus, physical Start and Stop controls, and a hardwired emergency-stop button in one operator-focused controller.

Set the reference position, choose a board thickness, account for blade kerf, and let the controller handle repeatable positioning on a properly configured mill.

Introductory pricing

Choose the Saw‑Rite system that fits your mill.

Every package below includes the iGaging Easy‑View DRO. The complete controller package also includes the cable-operated throttle control.

Complete automation

Saw‑Rite Complete Controller

$1,799

Includes the complete controller, iGaging DRO, and throttle control.

Please allow 3–4 weeks for delivery.

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Powered head positioning

Saw‑Rite Setworks

$649

Includes the Setworks controller and iGaging DRO.

Please allow 3–4 weeks for delivery.

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Manual mill guidance

Saw‑Rite Saw Guide

$499

Includes the Saw Guide controller and iGaging DRO.

Please allow 3–4 weeks for delivery.

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Introductory prices are subject to compatibility, availability, shipping, applicable taxes, and installation requirements.

How it works

Four straightforward steps

Set zero

Establish the sawhead reference point before beginning a cutting sequence.

Choose a size

Select 4/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, or enter a custom board thickness.

Set kerf and speed

Match the blade kerf and choose suitable feed and return percentages.

Start cutting

Use Manual, Single, or Multi mode while remaining at the controls and observing the mill.

One controller. Clear choices.

See every Saw‑Rite screen

Each screen keeps related controls together so the operator can quickly see the current mode, position, settings, and next action.

Direct control

Manual Mode

Jog the sawhead, run feed forward or reverse, set zero, and start or stop a manual cutting cycle. Live position and feed settings stay visible.

Repeatable production

Automatic Mode

Choose Single or Multi cutting, select the number of cuts, and monitor actual position, next position, kerf, feed, and return settings.

Navigation

Main Menu

Quick access to presets, kerf selection, inch or millimeter units, throttle testing, and the previous operating screen.

Board sizing

Preset Sizes

Select common lumber sizes—4/4, 6/4, 8/4, and 10/4—or use Custom for another finished target.

Blade compensation

Kerf Selection

Choose the kerf value that matches the installed blade so subsequent sawhead positions account for material removed by the cut.

Mill-specific setup

Parameter Settings

Set maximum cutting depth and tune maximum forward and return speeds for the mill and operating conditions.

Setup and service

Diagnostics

Review scale input, front and rear limits, feed status, and maximum-depth configuration during installation or troubleshooting.

Operator-focused design

Touchscreen convenience with essential physical controls.

The 30A On/Off power switch and physical Start, Stop, and emergency-stop controls remain easy to identify. Saw‑Rite is a retrofit controller—not a replacement for proper guarding, safe operating practices, machine-specific limits, or power isolation.

Physical Start and Stop buttons
Prominent emergency-stop control
Front and rear travel-limit inputs
Maximum-depth setting
Diagnostics for commissioning and service

Common questions

Before you add Saw‑Rite

Will Saw‑Rite fit every sawmill?

No. Saw‑Rite is a retrofit control system. Compatibility depends on the mill's mechanical drive, motor voltage and current, travel limits, scale installation, guarding, and electrical system. Each installation must be evaluated and commissioned correctly.

Can I still operate manually?

Yes. Manual mode provides direct sawhead and feed controls, while Auto mode provides Single and Multi cutting sequences.

Can board size, kerf, and speed be adjusted?

Yes. The interface includes common lumber presets, a custom size option, selectable kerf values, adjustable maximum depth, and separate forward and return speed settings.

Is it safe to operate unattended?

No. The operator must remain at the controls, maintain a clear view of the machine and work area, and follow the sawmill manufacturer's safety procedures.

Purchase interest

Interested in Saw‑Rite?

Complete controller introductory price$1,799iGaging DRO and throttle control included

Tell us about your mill and when you may be ready to purchase. We’ll use this information to discuss compatibility, available accessories, availability, and ordering.

Questions? Email info@saw-rite.com.