Reclaimed Logs
Monster Log Showcase — Reclaimed Hardwood Timber
John shows off a massive urban salvaged monster log at the Whitmore Lake shop.
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In-House Workshop Service
Sawmilling
Shop Overview · Sawmilling
At John's Urban Timber, we provide in-house saw milling services with one of four different sawmills. At our Whitmore Lake workshop, we transform locally reclaimed or customer-supplied logs into premium slabs, beams, and boards — never outsourcing a single step.
Custom Milling Services
- In-house — logs milled up to 60" in diameter at our Whitmore Lake shop.
- Custom log services — bring your own logs, or we can source reclaimed wood for you.
- Made-to-order lumber — slabs and boards prepared to your specifications.
- Sustainable sourcing — no commercial harvesting; only reclaimed or customer-supplied logs.
Your logs, your story — milled to perfection.
Every board begins with a reclaimed or personally harvested log, not commercially cut timber. We handle the entire process — from sawing and surfacing to stacking and drying — with precision and care. Most slabs are milled at 2½″–3″ thick and finished to a smooth 1⅞″–2½″ surface, ready for planing, sanding, or joinery.
Common Questions
Questions about sawmilling
In the Shop
Sawmilling videos
Behind the Scenes
Meet John
Learn what John does and everything involved in custom urban timber processing behind the scenes.
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Log Preparation
Why We Paint Log Ends — Moisture & Checking Control
Why we paint and seal the ends of hardwood logs to control moisture loss and prevent splitting.
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