Wood-Mizer LX50START
For hobby sawyers who want a 26 in mill from a known brand at a low price and can live with a small engine.
Amazon $4,195 Wood-Mizer $3,195$3,195
The Wood-Mizer LX50START rates 3.2 among up to 26 in logs bandsaw sawmills; the Norwood LumberMan MN27 rates 3.0 among over 26 in logs ones. The Wood-Mizer LX50START costs $1,800 less ($3,195 vs $4,995).
Norwood LumberMan MN27
#13 in Over 26 in logsFull review
For hobby sawyers who want a little more than a compact mill takes at a compact mill price.
Norwood $4,995$4,995
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different log capacity classes (up to 26 in logs and over 26 in logs), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own log capacity peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Wood-Mizer LX50START | Norwood LumberMan MN27 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 57 $3,195 | 100 $4,995 |
| Capacity 15% | 100 logs up to 26 in | 10 logs up to 27 in |
| Engine 15% | 54 9.5 hp engine | 37 14 hp engine |
| Features 20% | 30 track extensions | 30 track extensions |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wood-Mizer LX50START | Norwood LumberMan MN27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Largest log | 26 in | 27 in |
| Widest board | 23.5 in | 23 in |
| Log length | 10.2 ft | 12.8 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes | Yes |
| Engine and head | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | Kohler 9.5HP | Kohler OHV 14hp |
| Displacement | - | 429 cc |
| Engine power | 9.5 hp | 14 hp |
| Blade length | 132 in | 144 in |
| Feed | Manual | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual | Manual |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 798 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |