Tree & Log Selection - Because each tree has its own individual characteristics, we begin the selection process by searching for the extraordinary. Giant logs with large limbs, knots, burls, and multiple trunks…anything of interest that might create spectacular figuring, or rare and unique graining patterns when opened up are what we look for.

We acquire domestic hardwood logs from professional arborists and tree services. These trees are mainly harvested from urban areas as a result of weather damage, or because of safety concerns related to the tree’s maturity and eventual decay.

Our goal is to give these trees a second life as an object of artistic beauty, rather than see them burned, chipped, or dumped in a landfill.

Milling - Because different sawing methods have an effect on grain pattern, each log is carefully analyzed prior to sawing. Thickness, direction of the cut, and positioning of the log is determined in order to maximize the inherent beauty of each log’s figure and graining.

Logs capable of producing the widest planks are flitchsawn from edge-to-edge and cut relatively thick to prevent splitting, with boards coming off the log in sequential order. Smaller logs can be quartersawn to produce a ribbon grain pattern.

 We saw all of our logs over 24 inches in diameter with our custom chainsaw mill. With this mill, we have the capability of sawing up to 70 inch diameter logs, producing truly exceptional, one-of-a-kind pieces. Smaller pieces can be sawn on a vertical band-mill.

Drying - Southern Idaho’s low relative humidity and annual rainfall produce excellent climatic conditions to air-dry all of our wood. Log flitches are stickered and stacked in boule form as they came off the log This allows our customers to select consecutively numbered boards to book-match color, figure, and grain patterns for their projects.