
Fallen Timber
The following is a brief pictorial overview of the preparation and milling process conducted between April and September of 2012. Hurricane Irene had knocked down more than 200 sizable hardwoods in area thinned to improve hardwood quality. This event was the catalyst that inspired the eventual creation of WMK Woodmark Studios. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge and view caption.
A few of the 70 logs retained with 5 gallon bucket for scale.
Sorting logs by species.
Old 50’ power line poles dragged in for staging.
White oak logs loaded.
Preparing level drying area for lumber.
Level stacking area with stickers and covered logs.
Staging of lumber near mill.
Moving lumber to drying area.
Completed drying structure utilizing a repurposed greenhouse and vinyl billboards.