McDonough Manufacturing Co.
Since 1888 McDonough Manufacturing has been the industry leader in Quality built Sawmill Machinery. The Canadian office in Mactaquac, NB opened in 2017.
Since 1888 McDonough has been located in Eau Claire, WI and has been manufacturing high production, quality sawmill machinery for the world. A majority of the machinery is provided to the United States, but McDonough also has done recent business with Canada, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, and others. McDonough has over 1.600 current Sawmill customers and over 3,300 current Drill Grinder customers.
Since 1888, McDonough Manufacturing has been more than just a business. We've been a part of countless stories, helping customers, communities, and families thrive. Our foundation is built on trust, and it's something we've been proud to uphold for over a century.
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We’ve had many conversations about material handling, but let’s be honest—no one handles it quite like Sheldon Cooper. Precision, efficiency, and a little bit of quirkiness—just the way we like it.
08/27/2024
Fifty years is a long time! 50 years ago...
- Atari came out with Pong
- Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' premieres
- NASA begins research on a manned space shuttle
- The first Popeyes opens, located in Louisiana
- Matt Tietz was but a wee lad!.. and McDonough joined the National Hardwood Lumber Association
Thanks for everything that's happened between then and now - we look forward to the next 50!
Please join us in celebrating our milestone members! Your commitment empowers and strengthens the hardwood community every day. Here’s to many more years of growth and success together!
McDonough Manufacturing Co.
Kennebec Lumber Company
Fox Hardwood Lumber
Jeff Miller Inc
LPS Equipment & Acquisition
Lumber Marketplace
Merchant Cost Consulting
Richard Murray & Co.
Wible Lumber
Whitewater Forest Products
Yoder Saws Inc
08/22/2024
One of our favorite topics to discuss is our band mill wheels! We take great pride in every wheel we send out to our customers, ensuring they perform at their best. To keep your wheels running smoothly, it's essential to follow a few key maintenance tips—starting with knowing your Bandmill Wheel Bearing Grease Schedule. Check out the details below to keep your wheels in top shape!
Band Mill wheel bearing grease schedule One of the most common issues we see arise is that of improper Wheel Bearing greasing. Find out when you should grease your equipment.
08/16/2024
We're not sure if anyone else caught it, but McDonough made it to the Olympics! Yep, our band mill wheels were right up there on the Eiffel Tower. We're wheel-y famous.
08/13/2024
Bob Bell, our sales representative and slalom ski enthusiast, has called Tuscarora Lake in Erieville, NY home since 2018. He and his wife Chelsea, being the DIY pros they are, took on some major renovations, including refinishing their beautiful red oak floors.
During the process, Bob discovered a unique stamp on the wood from Cotton-Hanlen, a mill that once operated in Cayuta, NY and is now owned by the Baillie Group. Fast forward to 2024, and we stumbled upon a vintage McDonough catalog from 1950. Guess what? Cotton-Hanlen was a McDonough customer back then!
It’s likely that the very floors in Bob’s home were crafted on a McDonough band mill. Talk about a piece of history right underfoot!
08/09/2024
Our dedicated team takes great pride while inspecting and refurbishing our re-built machines to ensure they perform like new! We stand by our certified rebuild work and offer the same factory warranty as a brand new McDonough.
And now, entering the arena, we have the reigning gold medalist and proud dual citizen of the United States and Canada!
Competing in the Edger Olympics, this machine is a powerhouse in both speed and accuracy, making it a double threat. Keep your eyes on the McDonough OptiFit edger—it’s set to claim the gold when the competition wraps up! 🥇
Meet the McDonough Curve Sawing Gang!
🪵Delivers top-notch accuracy and yield for both hardwood and softwood sawing
🪵Built to handle the job with precision and durability
07/22/2024
A trip down memory lane – we recently discovered a cherished product guide from 1952! It's amazing to see that while our '60 years of experience' has more than doubled, the core values and quality McDonough was celebrated for back then remain just as true today. Some things really do stand the test of time.
07/15/2024
We're teaming up with the folks at Koval to bring you an instructional animation video that will guide sawmills on the key aspects to consider when purchasing an edger.
Spoiler alert: they're not all created equal. Stay tuned for the grand reveal!
07/04/2024
May your day be as bright and colorful as a Fourth of July fireworks display! 🇺🇸
06/28/2024
Wishing all of our Canadian team members, customers, friends and supporters a Happy Canada Day weekend! 🇨🇦
McDonough Canada will get the Stanley Cup back one of these years... 🏒
06/27/2024
With Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune, may we suggest Allen as his replacement? He's already an expert in wheels!
In our Canadian locations, we primarily focus on manufacturing edger systems, gangs and material handling. With the acquisition of , our capacity and footprint have expanded to meet the demand for our products.
Our Eau Claire location and McDonough in general are known for band mills and resaws, as well as the main center for parts and service. Take a look at some equipment built in Eau Claire in action!
Lights, camera, action! 🎬 Get your popcorn ready because the newest episode of 'Minute with Matt' has just dropped! Who needs the Oscars when you have Matt's riveting breakdown of our AutoMAXX system? 🍿🏆
Tune in to hear Matt chat about our rigorous testing process – we’re talking about everything that moves and grooves!
06/07/2024
Take a look at our linear edger infeed using a turn/pass in 'autopass' mode. This mode ensures maximized lug fill as there is no delay loading the next piece.
McDonough Linear Edger Infeed with Turn/Pass in "Autopass" mode This linear edger infeed is using a turn/pass that utilizes "Autopass" mode. This mode will ensure maximized lug fill as there is no delay on the part of th...
06/06/2024
Both McDonough Eau Claire and McDonough Canada would like to take a moment to recognize the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and pay tribute to those who selflessly served for our freedom. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
05/31/2024
Looking to make sure your edger stays in tip top shape? Be sure to look through our maintenance tips to keep your machine running just like new 👇
Maintaining linear edge performance: https://bit.ly/4aE1EPj
05/28/2024
Frank McDonough started the McDonough Manufacturing Co. in 1888 along the north bank of the Eau Claire River east of the Mississippi River Logging Company. The company sold sawmill equipment all over the United States. An innovative company, it adapted to changes in the lumber industry after the white pines of the Midwest were extracted. The company is still manufacturing industrial sawmill equipment and still operating in Eau Claire, making it one of the oldest businesses in the community. You can see McDonough Manufacturing machinery on display in the Gordy Wall Memorial Hall at the Wisconsin Logging Museum.
📷Interior of McDonough Manufacturing, about 1900. (Chippewa Valley Museum #622310-0015-001)
05/27/2024
Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
05/23/2024
Our Linear Edger Guide, written by Senior VP Hugh Hawley, outlines the simplicity of a McDonough linear edger, and how it eliminates so many sources of error that are typical on other edger systems. Take a look at the free guide below 👇
Linear Edger Performance and Alignment Guide Download Page McDonough Linear Edger Alignment and Calibration Guide. Free illustrated download of this 34 page guide.
Dive inside of a McDonough Linear Edger in 30ish seconds!
05/14/2024
Marvelous Marv was recently on hand at GreenTree Forest Products helping to install a new 7' McDonough band mill as part of a large mill upgrade. Everything in their mill is now a 2016 or newer and they can already see their investment paying off in their yield.
This week we visited a mill running one of our Sterling 44" Horizontal Resaws, a durable and affordable system by McDonough. This machine is ideal for mills wanting to take advantage of thin kerf technology without sacrificing feed rates.
05/08/2024
Today is Matt's 29th anniversary as an employee at McDonough! He and Sue are pictured here arriving for work this morning after his fresh new haircut.
05/07/2024
Two of the oldest and most historic establishments the world has seen - Stonehenge + McDonough!
A quick look at our OptiFit Edger infeed, showing how the board is scanned on a belt after it is placed and moving towards the saw. This process, combined with elements of our belt design that ensure reliable belt tracking, eliminate errors introduced during placement, acceleration or travel on a rollcase infeed.
04/24/2024
High five for another Minute with Matt!
We were happy to have Don from ThePostHouse in the Eau Claire shop to film the latest installment of our 'Minute with Matt' series. Stay tuned for the release of the full video!
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2320 Melby Street
Eau Claire, WI
54703
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |