TURNING LOGS INTO LUMBER

When a tree is determined it needs to be taken down, a tree company schedules a removal and falls the tree. Once the removal is complete, the saw log portions of the tree are delivered to the mill. We ensure each log is trimmed to the proper length and deck them by species. Logs are milled into boards, slabs and book match sets on our Woodmizer LX 450 all hydraulic bandsaw mill. We sticker and stack lumber as it comes off the mill to allow it to air dry. The air drying process takes 6-12 months for softwoods and we air dry hardwood lumber one year per inch of thickness, for example a 2” thick board will air dry for two years. After the wood is air dried sufficiently, we kiln dry our lumber to completely dry the wood, add stability and heat treat for insects. Once out of the kiln, lumber is surfaced in order to highlight its appearance and level of quality. Finally our lumber is planed, graded for quality and made available to our customers.

Urban tree removal using a crane to avoid damage to the landscape and structures.

Logs trimmed and decked, ready for processing

Logs are loaded onto our Woodmizer bandsaw mill where they are milled and turned into lumber.

Boards and slabs are stacked with stickers (small wood spacers) to allow air flow during the air drying process.

Black walnut book matched set.

Once out of the kiln, our wood is surfaced top and bottom to reveal the magic of each slab and board!