Milling Services

We can mill your logs into lumber or live edge slabs.

Before we start milling, we discuss with you your goals. If we can begin with the end in mind, then we can get a better result for you. Sometimes, however, your logs may not be best suited for your goals. We will share with you our experience to help you make the best decision on how to mill up your logs.

Dimensional Lumber

We custom mill your logs based on your needs. That way we maximize the board footage yield from your logs.

Quarter sawing

If you have Oak logs that are at least 18 inches in diameter, we can quarter saw them to help capture the beautiful ray flecks (some folks call it Tiger Oak).

Wide Slabs

We do mill live edge slabs. We do have a width limit, however. If you have an oversized log (more than 34 inches in diameter), what we do is square up one side so that you end up with a single live edge slab board (one side is square and one side is live edge). Customers then join two slabs together to build a wide table.

Let's turn some fallen trees into stories!

Give us a call at 770-740-2684 for a free consultation about your logs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

How do I get the logs to you?

We work with different companies that have grapple trucks. They will pick up your logs and deliver them to us.

What can you cut?

We like to begin with the end in mind, where possible. In other words, we talk to you about the final product. We discuss with you the possibilities that your logs contain and what you could possibly build out of them, like hard wood flooring, tables, beds, shiplap siding, etc. Then we work backwards to make sure we cut the logs as best we can to achieve the final product. We can turn the logs into dimensional lumber, live edge slabs, and quarter-sawn boards.

How long does it take?

We do have a current backlog that we are working through. After we saw up the logs, we let the lumber air-dry for 3 to 6 months to get it down to 30% moister content. Then we move it into the kiln when a spot opens up. Once in the kiln, the length of time depends on the wood species and the thickness of the wood. The thicker the wood, the longer it takes. For more information about how long the kiln takes, check out our Kiln Services page.

How much does it cost?

We will put together a proposal for you to give you a ballpark of the costs. The proposal is based upon board feet, which is a measurement of volume in wood. In order to put together the proposal, we need the length of each log, along with the diameter at the shortest end. Typically, the money you spend with us to turn your fallen trees into stories is less than if you went to a store to purchase the same wood.

Can you finish/flatten the slabs/lumber?

We have a slab flattening mill as well as a 25 inch industrial planer with a helical head. If you wish for us to flatten your lumber or live edge slabs, we can do that for an additional cost.

Do you make furniture or hardwood floors too?

We work with local partners who use the lumber/slabs we have milled and kiln dried to either make beautiful furniture, hardwood flooring, tongue and groove ceilings, shiplap walls, etc.