Sawmilling

We prefer the logs to be between 8 and 16 feet in length and approximately 8" and greater in diameter on the small end.  We prefer the large end not to be larger than 36" in diameter , these are the ideal size for the sawmill.  We can also cut other size logs.

It may take several days or several weeks to complete your job depending on how back logged we are, how well the weather cooperates, how many logs you may have, and any type of breakdowns we may have.

Below are a few ideas on what you can do in advance:

-    Keep the logs clean.  Dirt, rocks, and mud can dull a sawblade very
         quickly, if the logs are dirty they will need to be cleaned before they
         are cut.

-    Check for any nails and other foreign materials.  Rocks, nails, wire,
         fence insulators etc can damage or destroy a blade.  If we damage or
         destro a blade we will have to charge you for the damaged blade.

-    Remove any limbs and large forks.  Make sure are limbs and any
         forks are flush cut to the tree.  When moving logs on our infeed rails
         they need to be able to roll very easily.

-    Check to make sure logs are straight.  Logs that have crook or twist
         to them makes it more difficult to handle and could cause a decreased
         amount of lumber produced.

-    Green logs are better to saw.  Logs can be sawed regardless of the
         length of time since they were taken down, however for the best
         quality lumber green is preferrred.

Drying lumber can take between 3 months to 1 year depending on the type of wood and the thickness.  To air dry your lumber you will need need to use a simple stacking method to allow the air to flow around it.  Stickers (square sticks) are carefully placed to space out each layer of lumber.  Make sure to directly align the stickers above each other on each row, this will keep the lumber straight while going through the drying process.