Wood Sanding
At John’s Urban Timber, our wood sanding services bring out the natural beauty of every slab. All slabs are sourced from locally reclaimed logs — never from commercial harvesting — and are carefully sanded in-house at our Whitmore Lake workshop.
All Slabs Sanded In-House
At John’s Urban Timber, all sanding is performed right here in our Whitmore Lake shop — we never outsource. Every slab is locally reclaimed from homeowners, tree services, or supplied by our customers. We do not use commercially harvested logs.
Precision Sanding
Most slabs begin rough-sawn at 2 ½″–3″ thick. Through our sanding process, they are carefully leveled and brought to a smooth, even finish. This highlights the wood’s natural grain, character, and color while making the surface ready for fine woodworking, finishing, or installation.
Attention to Detail
Each slab is sanded to an even thickness, then inspected before being placed into inventory. Many customers bring in logs with sentimental value, such as family trees or storm-damaged wood, and we take special care to ensure the finished surface honors the story of the material.
Custom Orders
While we don’t keep dimensional lumber in stock, we can sand customer-supplied material or prepare boards for larger orders. If you have unique project needs, our team will work with you to achieve the exact finish you’re looking for.
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What You Can Expect:
In-house sanding – all slabs are finished at our Whitmore Lake workshop.
Smooth surfaces – sanding highlights the natural grain and character.
Custom options – we sand customer logs or prepare slabs to order.
Made-to-order results – surfaces smoothed to your preferred finish.
Sustainable sourcing – all slabs are reclaimed or customer-supplied.
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What I Do
With three different size sawmills, John’s Urban Timber saws logs into unique slabs and then uses a vacuum kiln to properly and thoroughly dry the wood.
Vacuum Kiln Drying
Our vacuum kiln carefully dries each slab, ensuring stability, durability, and the perfect moisture content for woodworking.
Slabs & Lumber
Browse our wide selection of kiln-dried slabs and reclaimed boards, each piece full of natural character and unique grain.
Jointing
Precision jointing up to 30" wide delivers flat, true surfaces that make glue-ups and fine woodworking seamless.
Planing
We offer expert planing services to create consistent thickness and smooth finishes on rough or reclaimed lumber.
Sanding
With a wide-belt sander up to 42", we achieve flawless, polished surfaces that bring out the grain and beauty of the wood.
Do You Need Professional Wood Sanding? Contact Us Today
Our in-house sanding services give your slabs a smooth, even finish that’s ready for fine woodworking or installation. Since 1998, John’s Urban Timber has specialized in reclaiming local logs and preparing them with care and precision.