The basics of processing are the cutting rounds and splitting into sizes that fit your fireplace. We offer cutting, splitting, and stacking in your storage area. 

 

If you'd like to purchase split wood we offer Douglas fir mainly, but  

Having a cut list is a good start, but depending on your logs you might want to think down the road of some larger, more valuable cuts. Depending on the purpose of your lumber different angles from the center of the tree can be had to make stronger cuts and view a grain at various angles. Make sure not to over estimate your logs, and pick the straight ones because twists in the tree cause twists in your lumber.

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Stacking the lumber and disposing of the scrap is an essential part to keep the milling steady. Trees breath when standing and they need to do the same once they're down. Having all sides of the cuts exposed to air is the best way for them to dry evenly and avoid cracking and twisting. Placing spacers between rows is the best way to stack. The space should be out of direct sunlight, and well ventilated.

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If you're going to mill for structural builds the wood is going to have to be inspected and stamped by a licensed lumber grader. I have the contact for one and he charges a very fair rate. With my cuts I keep it first grade as much as possible. If you're in need of the maximum out of the timber some second grade cuts will come from the outer boards.

Whatever your needs are we can put a package together for you from start to finish. Services will vary in cost so let us know what you need and we'll put a package together for you at a great rate. 

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Trees to the Ground

Services range from falling a tree whole to trimming and taking down in sections. If it's an open area that the tree can fell whole then the cost will be minimal. If you'd like to get the trees taken down in sections, branches and/or chips disposed of off-site then we will determine all of that cost after a site visit. 

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Site Preparation & Clean up

Machine for moving logs and removing debris is available. Stump grinding, 1-4 stumps per hour depending on size. Grinding can go 6-10" below ground level. 

Chipping of waste wood, building burn piles, or waste bin removal are all options. Basic machine on-site for milling preparation and brush clean up start at $100/hour + transportation cost. 

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Milling

Bandsaw milling will include the mill and operator. For best efficiency 1-2 people are required for basic labor of offloading scraps and lumber. If you're not able to help, a milling assistant can be provided. The milling assistant can take care of clean up as we go, removing and stacking lumber, moving the offcuts into the scrap pile, and cutting pieces into firewood. 

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Cost will vary by cut sizes, or hourly. If there is trimming, partially rotten logs, awkward sawing area, etc. we work on an hourly basis to be fair. If sawing the logs is all that's needed then we can do a board foot rate. 

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If you have a smaller piece of work and would like it cut you can bring it to me and I will do the cuts at a minimum of $100.

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Mobilization and accommodation fees vary depending on location from Nanaimo.