GEM Chain Bar

05/06/2026

We send our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Steve Henderson. Steve contributed immensely to the logging industry, especially in Idaho and even in New Zealand in later years. He was a mentor, a sharer and teacher of industry experience. He was a good customer and friend. We are grateful for the years we knew him; he will be sorely missed.

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of former ALC Member Steve Henderson of Steve Henderson Logging out of Lewiston, Idaho.

Services are planned as follows:

Friday, May 8
Viewing 12-6pm
Short’s Funeral Chapel
1225 E 6th St
Moscow, ID 83843

Saturday, May 9
Viewing 9am
Funeral 10am
Moscow Middle School Fieldhouse
1410 E D St
Moscow, ID 83843

Catered lunch to follow.
Notes of remembrance and flowers can be sent to Short's Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions can also be made to the ILC Foundation in his memory.
Please mail contributions to:
ILC Foundation
PO Box 482
St. Maries, ID 83861

12/18/2025

Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller on 12/5/25 to renew and expand Idaho’s Shared Stewardship agreement with the federal government — a move aimed at increasing the pace and scale of forest management across the state.
The new plan deepens joint efforts to boost timber production, accelerate wildland restoration, and expand forest health projects on national forests and adjacent state and private lands. The new terms dictate that annual sustainable timber sales are expected to reach up to 100 million board feet within five years — doubling current output. That increase will be achieved through the use of the Good Neighbor Authority, a program allowing state agencies to carry out forest management work on federal lands.
Read more: http://bit.ly/48ZCFXT

04/02/2025

We are all set up at the Intermountain Logging Conference in Booth #36! Come join us in Spokane Valley, WA at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Stop by and say "Hi" to Kim and Wade!

04/02/2025

Join us April 2nd and 3rd for the 85th Annual Intermountain Logging Conference at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center in Spokane Valley, WA. We're in booth 36 from 7 am to 5:30 pm on Wednesday and 7 am to 4 pm on Thursday. Stop by, say hello and check out our GEM harvester bars and sprockets!

04/01/2025

We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing facility and operating CNC machines. Position works Monday-Thursday 5:30 am to 3:00 pm, Friday 5:30 am to 9:30 am. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right detail oriented person. Pay depends on experience, ranging between $16-24 per hour, including benefits of health insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay and retirement.

Duties
- Operate and maintain CNC machines such as milling machines and lathes
- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet specifications
- Preparing and operating CNC machines to perform milling and turning operations
- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine
- Work with logic controllers to program machines for production
- Perform basic math calculations to verify dimensions and quantities
- Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large numbers of parts
- Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result
- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems
Requirements
- Experience in operating CNC machines in a manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and hand tools
- Ability to read blueprints and work instructions
- Proficiency in using logic controllers for machine programming
- Knowledge of materials handling and forklift operation is a plus

03/04/2025

Blake Manley along with experts Mark Mahon, Jim Shepherd and Heath Severson explain the role that timber harvesting plays in the health of our forests before and after natural disasters. Thank you for creating a video that creates a full picture of the importance of timber harvesting and illuminates the industry’s goal of creating and maintaining a healthy and thriving forest environment.
This great video highlights important needs of thinning to prevent fires from becoming large areas of complete devastation, decreasing the time between natural disaster and the salvage of dead timber, helping the forest to heal and regrow after natural disasters, mitigating the loss of habitat, being good stewards of the resources our national forest holds by being a part of the solution for healthy forests.

Often we talk about preventing catastrophic wildfire, which is critical. However, what do we do after a burn has taken place? Here is one solution the forest...

02/21/2025

Here at the Oregon Logging Conference in Exhibit Hall Booths 300, 301, & 302 we had our faith renewed in good people with good manners! While talking with few customers, we noticed two little girls took some candy and in return left something on the table. It turned out to be these really sweet thank you notes!
Thank you to them and their parents for their gracious manners!

02/20/2025

Welcome to the 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference! Feb. 20-22 we're back in Eugene and all set up at Lane Events Center in Exhibit Hall Booths 300, 301, 302. Stop by and say "Hi!" to Kim and Melisa. Debuting at the 2025 OLC, Gem Chain Bar is excited to announce our partnership with SSAB Hardox® as a proud member of the Hardox® in My Body program.
The Hardox® in My Body sign on our harvester bars indicates that they are made from the world’s no. 1 abrasion resistant steel Hardox® wear plate. Only product that has been certified to meet the strictest standards of quality in design and fabrication may display the Hardox® In My Body sign. The sign is an acknowledgement of our dedication to providing high-quality, high-performing and cost-efficient products.
Learn more about the program at www.hardoxinmybody.com.

02/16/2025

That’s an awesome machine Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment!! We’re proud to work with your incredible team!

02/14/2025

Update: Positions filled!! Thank you for the great response, we've found our new team members!

Gem Chain Bar (Grangeville, ID) has 2 positions open for Metal Product Finishers, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Metal finishing experience is preferred but not required, training is provided. Pay depends on experience and includes Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Holiday Pay and Retirement Benefits.
Please apply in person to Gem Chain Bar, 93 Hwy 95 N, Grangeville, ID 83530. Applications are available online at GemChainBar.com/careers.html or at the front office.