Saw Milling
Custom saw milling tailored to your project, from raw logs to precisely cut slabs and dimensional lumber.
Saw Milling Services
Your Logs, Cut to Your Specifications
Whether you’re bringing us a freshly felled tree or sourcing a log from our yard, our milling service is built around your project’s needs.
We cut slabs, beams and dimensional lumber to your specifications using professional-grade equipment designed to handle logs of all sizes and species.
Every cut is made with intention, taking into account the log’s grain pattern, natural character and structural integrity to get the most out of every piece of wood.
Our Process
From Forest to Furniture
Every piece of wood in our shop started as a standing tree. We manage every step of the journey in house, from sourcing and milling to drying and surfacing, so the lumber that reaches your project is properly conditioned, carefully inspected and ready to build with.
Sourcing the Wood
We rescue trees from local trimmers, utility companies, farmers and homeowners, evaluating each log for species, size and potential before hauling it back to our yard.
Milling & Air Drying
Each log is slabbed into thick cuts and restacked with spacers for airflow. The slabs are tagged in our inventory system and left to air dry naturally for up to three years.
Kiln Drying & Inspection
Once moisture drops to around 20%, the slabs move into our kiln to reach furniture-grade levels while eliminating bugs and fungi. Every piece is scanned for moisture pockets before moving on.
Surfacing & Inventory
Dried slabs are run through our flattening machine to reveal the natural grain and create a clean surface, then photographed, cataloged and added to our inventory.
Why Milling Matters
Proper Milling Makes a Difference
Proper saw milling is the foundation of any successful wood project. The way a log is cut directly impacts its strength, stability, appearance, and long-term durability. Our careful milling process ensures that every board is structurally sound and visually appealing, setting your project up for success from the very beginning.
With our milling process, you benefit from:
- Cleaner, more consistent cuts that reduce material waste and maximize usable lumber from every log
- Proper grain orientation for improved strength, stability and resistance to warping over time
- Slab thicknesses tailored to your project, whether you need thick live-edge slabs or standard dimensional cuts
- Preservation of natural features like live edges, burls and figured grain that add character to finished pieces
- A stronger starting point for drying, finishing and building, reducing the risk of defects down the line
Precision Milling for Every Project
We understand that every build has different requirements. That’s why we mill lumber according to your specific dimensions and intended use.
What we offer:
- Custom slab milling in thicknesses ranging from standard dimensional cuts to oversized live-edge slabs
- Log breakdown and quartering for furniture, countertops, mantels, beams and architectural elements
- Species-specific cut strategies that account for grain direction, density and drying behavior
- On-site log evaluation to determine the best milling approach before the first cut is made
- Milling from your logs or from inventory available in our Bakersfield yard
Project Gallery
Our Work Speaks For Itself
From raw slabs to finished statement pieces, these projects highlight the quality, detail, and care that go into everything we build.
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