Log Handling in the Summertime
August 3, 2026
Most of our region has experienced extremely dry weather over the past month. The U.S. Forest Service terms the recent dry conditions “episodic drought.” Over
Most of our region has experienced extremely dry weather over the past month. The U.S. Forest Service terms the recent dry conditions “episodic drought.” Over
One of the most common questions I get from landowners is simple and reasonable: “Is now a good time to sell timber?” Behind that question
Thirty years ago, the hardwood lumber industry was cruising along as the preferred choice of homeowners, either building or remodeling, installing wood cabinets constructed of
When most people think of logging in Wisconsin, images of frozen rivers, horse-drawn sleighs, and frigid lumber camps come to mind. Winter dominates the folklore
Wood can be super finicky when it comes to storing it. As a natural product, it reacts to the environment around it. As a woodworker,
Most customers like to know how their lumber is sourced. Maybe you only buy sustainably sourced materials. Or perhaps you prefer to work with lumber
Cherry is debatably one of the most beautiful American hardwood species. Its rich reddish color makes it easily recognizable to just about anyone. It makes
Red oak is a popular species. Used in kitchen cabinets, flooring, doors, moulding, and millwork, just about everyone has heard of it. What is important
Hard maple is one of the most well known domestic hardwoods. People know of hard maple for a range of different reasons; finding maple leaves
In this blog, we walk you through our sawmill and discuss how lumber is produced in large quantities. Debarker Although it’s not in our video,