Expert urban sawmilling and heritage woodcraft services in SE Grand Rapids. From tree to treasure, we create beautiful furniture and building materials with sustainable practices.
With over a decade of experience in urban sawmilling, we've built our reputation on transforming local trees into beautiful, lasting pieces that tell a story.
Every tree we mill would otherwise become waste. We give urban trees a second life as beautiful furniture and building materials.
We provide certificates of age and species, maintaining the historical significance and story of every piece we create.
Based in SE Grand Rapids, we understand the unique characteristics of Michigan trees and the needs of our local community.
"Every tree tells a story — we help that story continue in your home."— David Williamson, Founder
From portable onsite milling to complete custom woodworking projects, we offer comprehensive services for all your urban sawmilling needs.
We come to your property with our portable sawmill for convenient onsite cutting.
Drop off your logs at our facility for professional milling when schedule allows.
Accelerate the seasoning process from years to weeks with our solar kiln technology.
Expert guidance on felling, sawing, seasoning, and milling processes.
Complete project management from tree to finished furniture with local craftsmen partners.
Historical certificates, biochar processing, vacuum kiln drying through partners.
See our latest projects and the beautiful transformations from urban trees to finished pieces.
Contact us for a free consultation and quote. We're here to help transform your vision into reality.
616-304-9261
WilliamsonWoodworks.GR@gmail.com
SE Grand Rapids
Near Hall Street Bakery
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Get answers to common questions about our services and processes.
No setup fee for drop-off milling. Onsite milling is charged from the time I leave my house. Travel distance may be discussed for jobs significantly outside SE Grand Rapids.
Urban logs often contain metal (nails, bolts, screws) that can damage or dull saw blades. The $25 blade fee helps cover blade replacement and maintenance costs when metal is encountered.
Air-drying typically takes about one year per inch of thickness. Our solar kiln speeds this process to 5-8 weeks, depending on wood species and thickness. Solar kiln availability is limited, so early scheduling is recommended.
Complete project management from initial assessment and milling through final crafting. This includes transport, proper seasoning, surfacing, and custom woodworking. We collaborate with skilled local craftsmen for specialized finishing work.
