9 Things That Have To Happen Before Your Purchase Is Ready For Delivery

Step 1: Log Selection

• Harvesting: The process begins with the responsible and sustainable harvesting of timber from our Mountain Estate. On going maintenance and care for our forest requires continual removal of dead or fallen timber. No healthy trees are harvested and only suitable logs are selected and retained for milling. Factors such as tree health, size, and wood quality are assessed.
• Transport: Once selected, the logs are transported to a staging area, where they are air dried, and prepared for milling. This may involve cutting the logs into manageable lengths for easier handling and milling.

Step 2: Debarking and Cleaning

• Debarking: The first task in the workshop is to remove the bark from the logs. This is typically done using specialized debarking machines or tools. Debarking not only prepares the logs for milling but also helps in revealing the natural beauty of the wood.
• Cleaning: After debarking, the logs are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and any remaining bark. This ensures that the milling process is as smooth as possible.

Step 3: Milling

• Log Preparation: Before milling, each log is inspected for defects, such as knots, cracks, or rot. Logs that do not meet the desired quality standards may be set aside or used for other purposes.
• Cutting to Size: Depending on the specific product being created, the logs are cut into appropriate sizes and dimensions. This step ensures that the wood pieces are ready for the milling process.
• Milling: The actual milling process begins with the logs being fed into milling machines. These machines shape the logs into the desired profiles, such as boards, beams, or other custom designs. The choice of milling tools and techniques may vary depending on the project’s requirements.

Step 4: Drying

• Kiln Drying: After milling, the freshly cut wood pieces contain a high moisture content. To make the wood stable and suitable for use in furniture or other products, it needs to be dried. Kiln drying is a controlled process where the wood is placed in a specialized kiln and subjected to carefully regulated heat and humidity levels. This process removes excess moisture, preventing warping, cracking, or other issues that can arise from using wet wood.

Step 5: Quality Control

• Inspection: Every milled and dried wood piece goes through a rigorous quality control process. This includes checking for imperfections, ensuring dimensions are accurate, and inspecting the overall quality of the wood.

Step 6: Customization

• Custom Designs, Colors, and Finishes: At this stage, if your customers have specified custom designs, materials, colors, bases, or finishes, these are applied to the wood pieces as per their requirements. This customization adds a unique touch to the final products.

Step 7: Final Assembly

• Assembly: Depending on the product being created, the milled and customized wood pieces are assembled into the final product. This may involve joinery, fastening, or other assembly techniques to create furniture, cabinetry, or any other wooden items.

Step 8: Quality Assurance

• Final Inspection: Before the products leave the workshop, a final inspection ensures that they meet the highest quality standards. Any necessary adjustments or refinements are made at this stage.

Step 9: Packaging and Delivery

• Packaging: The finished products are carefully packaged to protect them during transportation. Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging materials may be used, aligning with Mountain Dog Millworks’ commitment to responsible practices.
• Delivery: The products are then delivered to your customers, ready to enhance their homes with the beauty of locally sourced and expertly crafted wood.