The Story Behind a Portable Sawmill, a Home Project, and Passion For Craftsmanship

TLDR; The Story Behind a Portable Sawmill, a Home Project, and Passion For Craftsmanship

  • What began in 2006 as a simple project to clear our own woodland with a portable Wood-Mizer sawmill soon became the heart of our family business. Cutting trees turned into crafting projects, which turned into custom sawing and fine furniture making—a journey that shaped both our skills and our story.
  • Today, we still use slabs from our own lumber to create live-edge tables, lighting, and custom furniture that reflect the same care and craftsmanship learned years ago. From tree to fine furniture, every piece carries our family’s passion for real wood.

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Sawmill with Kiln in Background

LT40 Wood Mizer Portable sawmill parked on a gravel driveway in front of a wooden shed

In 2006 we purchased an LT40 Wood Mizer Portable sawmill. It started out just as a project to clear our own back forty (i.e. the backside of a property).

In this case, it was our own woodland with trees that were ready to harvest.

With all this new lumber available, we started creating all sorts of wooden projects. It was a great way for dad (Nathan Yoder) and the boys to work together. 

After a few years of these wood projects (and hands on training for the boys as they grew up), we eventually we got into custom sawing work. This lead to more requests for custom wood products, and over time it grew and played a large role in the business we are today.

Cutting logs into valuable lumber

Two workers operating a Wood-Mizer sawmill in a forested area, one loading logs onto the sawmill and the other overseeing the process. The sawmill is set up in a natural outdoor environment with sawdust scattered around, showcasing the equipment in use for wood processing.

Cutting Slabs

Two workers operating a Wood-Mizer sawmill in an outdoor setting with a cloudy sky. One worker is positioning a log on the sawmill while the other oversees the operation. Sawn lumber is visible in the foreground, and the sawmill is surrounded by a workshop with various materials and machinery

Lumber Stacked in the Kiln to dry

Stacks of freshly cut wood planks stored in a well-lit storage space. The wood is neatly organized with green-painted edges, and an air conditioning unit is visible in the corner, along with electrical cords and tools, indicating a climate-controlled environment for wood storage.

From Tree to Fine Furniture!

A person sanding a wooden piece of furniture with an air-powered sander, working on the lower part of a wooden frame. A cordless drill is placed nearby on the work surface, and the background shows a well-lit workshop environment, indicating woodworking in progress.

We love using slabs from our own lumber for live-edge tables and other unique pieces, such as this light fixture

A unique wooden ceiling light fixture made from a large, rough-hewn wood slab with embedded LED lights. The fixture also features small green plants, adding a touch of nature to the rustic design. The ceiling and room have a soft focus, highlighting the artistic, organic look of the light.

This journey in woodworking has led to hone wonderful craftsmanship and skill in building fine real wood furniture.

What started off as a home project, turned into a lifelong passion and business for our entire family.

We have enjoyed every step of the journey and love making custom-made furniture!

From cutting your hardwood trees into lumber, to creating your very own custom piece of real wood furniture with said lumber, to everything in between.

We love wood work!

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