Service Area · Dexter, MI

Urban Timber Reclamation & Custom Woodwork for Dexter & Scio Township

Serving Dexter and Scio Township with custom log milling, vacuum kiln drying, and live-edge slab preparation. 100% reclaimed local Michigan wood.

Direct Answer · Dexter, MI Service

Where can I get custom sawmilling and live-edge slabs near Dexter, MI?

John's Urban Timber is located just 12 minutes from Dexter in Whitmore Lake, MI. We specialize in in-house log sawmilling (up to 60" diameter), low-temperature vacuum kiln drying (6%–8% moisture content), helical planing (51" wide), and wide-belt sanding (42" wide). Call 734-741-9499 for shop appointments or log drop-offs.

Local Services

Sawmilling & wood preparation for Dexter

Bringing 25+ years of urban timber reclamation directly to Dexter homeowners, builders, and woodworkers.

01 · Dexter

Dexter Log Milling & Salvage

Transform local Dexter hardwoods into custom slabs, countertops, and dining tables.

02 · Dexter

Vacuum Kiln Moisture Conditioning

State-of-the-art vacuum kiln drying ensuring stable 6-8% moisture content for Dexter woodworking projects.

Convenient Access

Just 12 minutes from Dexter

Our 1-acre workshop in Whitmore Lake is equipped with 4 sawmills and 2 vacuum kilns. Bring your logs directly to our shop or select from our pre-surfaced inventory of Michigan hardwood slabs.

Near Downtown DexterNear Hudson Mills MetroparkNear Mill CreekNear Scio TownshipNear Webster Township

Whitmore Lake Workshop

Shop hours & location

6559 Nollar Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

By Appointment Only · 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Saturday

Call John · 734-741-9499

Craftsmanship

Custom woodwork for Dexter homes & builders

All projects
Live-Edge Bar Countertop

Bar & Countertops

Live-Edge Bar Countertop

Wide single-slab bar top milled, vacuum kiln dried, and finished in-house in Whitmore Lake.

Natural Edge Coffee Table Top

Custom Tables

Natural Edge Coffee Table Top

Surfaced flat on our 51" wide planer and wide-belt sanded through 120 grit.

Bookmatched Black Walnut Pair

Dining Slabs

Bookmatched Black Walnut Pair

Consecutive cuts from a salvaged Michigan black walnut log, kiln dried to 6%–8% moisture content.

Local FAQ

Frequently asked questions in Dexter

Do you service Dexter and Scio Township woodworkers?

Absolutely. Dexter is less than 15 minutes from our Whitmore Lake workshop. We frequently mill, dry, and surface logs for Dexter homeowners and craftspeople.

Whitmore Lake, Michigan · By Appointment

Have a log or custom project in Dexter?

Give John a call with the rough dimensions and what you have in mind. He'll tell you straight what the log can become — slabs, boards, beams, or a finished piece.

6559 Nollar Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 · By appointment · 8 AM – 5 PM, Mon–Sat

Call John · 734-741-9499