Portable Log Milling in Milwaukee
We bring the sawmill to you — turning your felled trees into beautiful, usable lumber.
What We Can Mill for You
| Product | Best Species |
|---|---|
| Live-edge slabs | Walnut, maple, cherry, oak |
| Dimensional lumber | Oak, ash, pine, elm |
| Fireplace mantels | Walnut, oak, maple |
| Custom beams | Oak, pine, elm |
| Turning blanks | Cherry, maple, walnut, fruitwood |
| Fence boards | Cedar, pine, oak |
The Urban Loggers Approach to Milling
Most tree services chip or landfill your trees. Urban Loggers LLC brings a portable sawmill to your property and mills felled logs into usable lumber — live-edge slabs, dimensional lumber, fireplace mantels, and custom beams. It's sustainable, beautiful, and turns a loss into an asset.
Sustainability in Action
Every year, millions of board-feet of high-quality hardwood are chipped, mulched, or landfilled because tree services don’t offer an alternative. Urban Loggers does. We believe a 100-year-old walnut deserves better than the chipper — and so do you.
Whether it’s a spectacular live-edge dining table, a custom mantel for your fireplace, or rough-sawn lumber for a barn project, we’ll work with you to get the cut that makes the most of your tree.
How the Process Works
- We assess the log for quality and mill-ability during your tree removal
- Our portable bandsaw mill is set up alongside the log
- You choose the cuts — slabs, dimensional, beams, or mixed
- Green lumber is stickered and stacked for air drying (or kiln-connected)
- You keep the lumber — or we can arrange delivery and storage
Frequently Asked Questions
What species can you mill?
We mill virtually any hardwood or softwood — oak, maple, walnut, cherry, ash, elm, pine, and more. Walnut and cherry slabs are especially popular.
How long does milled lumber need to dry?
Green lumber needs 1 year of air drying per inch of thickness. We can kiln-dry smaller batches or connect you with local kiln services for faster results.
Can you mill a tree I already had removed?
Yes — if you have logs stored on your property, we can schedule a milling session. Logs should be kept shaded and off the ground to preserve quality.
Do I need a large property for portable milling?
We need enough space to set up the mill alongside the log — typically a 20×20 ft clear area is sufficient. We work in backyards, driveways, and rural lots.