• Log buying – our niche is smaller stands – 1 to 75 trees that larger operators are generally not interested in. We use the Illinois Dept. of Forestry timber price guide and will gladly give you a bid for your standing timber or felled logs. If your log is of exceptional (veneer) quality we will help you with contacts to get the most for your log.
• Machine rates – are generally $75/hour with a $20 minimum
•  Log sawing
  • Band saw mill at the yard that is capable of cutting logs up to 36” in diameter and up to 20’ long
  • Portable mill capable of cutting logs at your location up to 60” in diameter and 17’ long 
• Cookies – we have the capability of making cross-cuts (slices/cookies) 3″ to 3′ thick from logs up to 5’ (60 inches) in diameter.
• Transport– If you need help in transporting your logs to the mill and your lumber back to your location, the rate is $1.25/mile up to 50 miles from our location. For distances beyond we would be happy to provide a quote.
• Drying
  • Most lumber needs to be air dried first which reduces the moisture content to a minimum of 11%
  • Kiln drying then reduces the moisture content further, usually 8% is the target for flooring and woodworkers
• Planing – we have the capability to plane boards up to 30” wide. We utilize a Byrd shelix cutting head to drastically reduce tearing that is common with straight knife heads.
• Sanding
• Moulding
• Straight lining
• Storage – we can sticker and store your lumber while it dries for $.01 bd/ft / month (250 bd/ft minimum)