- All of our wood is native, local hardwood from the Driftless Area, harvested and processed in small batches.
- Driftless Wood is processed to meet specifications of serious woodworkers and professional craftspeople
- Driftless Wood cures green wood by air drying to 20% moisture. This can take up to 12 months.
- Final kiln drying to 6% moisture after air drying yields wood with natural colors retained
- Air drying also preserves the flexibility of individual cell walls of the wood
- The end result of initial air drying, before the kiln, yields dry wood that is not brittle, for improved workability, described by professionals as “hard but creamy”.
Stickered for air drying to 18% to 20% moisture
Our experience: As a logger and a woodworker, I know what most woodworkers are looking for when they source material. When processing dimensional lumber from logs I look for those special grain patterns and colors that can make a wood project exceptional. Below are typical 4/4 and 8/4 walnut boards.
Milling Service: If you want your lumber purchase straight edged, planed, or sized just let us know what you need. Milling is available for an extra fee to your specifications.
