From Logs to Project-Ready Lumber

Custom Sawmilling LLC provides the equipment and experience to help customers turn logs and rough lumber into material ready for the next stage of a project. Based in Rentz, Georgia, we work with landowners, homeowners, builders, contractors, woodworkers, and customers throughout Central Georgia who need custom milling, drying, surfacing, or specialty lumber profiles.

Our services can begin with logs from your property or lumber you already have. We can custom mill logs to requested dimensions, prepare lumber for drying, kiln dry suitable material, plane rough-sawn boards, and create specialty profiles such as shiplap and V-groove paneling. We also offer resawing and can discuss specialty timbers, live-edge slabs, mantels, and project-specific lumber needs.

Every project is different. Wood species, log size, lumber condition, desired dimensions, moisture level, and intended use all affect the best path forward. Contact us before bringing material in so we can discuss your project and help determine the services that fit your needs.

Explore Our Full Range of Services

We offer a variety of sawmilling services, including:

Custom Sawmilling – Turn logs into custom-cut lumber, boards, and live edge slabs sized for your project. We can review log requirements, dimensions, and material goals before milling begins.
Lumber Planing – Surface rough-sawn lumber for smoother faces and more consistent thickness. Ideal for boards, slabs, mantels, and project-ready material.
Kiln Drying – Prepare suitable hardwood and softwood lumber for woodworking, furniture, trim, and other finished projects through controlled kiln drying.
V-Groove – Create custom-profiled boards for walls, ceilings, porches, wainscoting, siding, cabins, and specialty wood projects.
Resawing - Recut suitable lumber into different thicknesses, widths, or dimensions for a specific project.

Working closely with landowners from start to finish, we strive to produce the highest-quality lumber possible from your logs or ours.

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At Custom Sawmilling, LLC, we accept logs ranging from 8 to 55 feet in length and 8 inches or more in diameter at the small end. These dimensions are ideal for our sawmills, but we are also able to cut logs outside of this range. Please note that logs shorter than 8 feet or longer than 16 feet may incur additional fees.

The Milling Process

Transforming raw logs into high-quality lumber is a multi-step process that typically takes several days to complete. The exact timeline depends on factors such as:

Number of logs being processed
Weather conditions that may affect operations
Preferred lumber dimensions requested
Potential mechanical maintenance or adjustments

Our goal is to ensure precision and quality at every stage of the sawing process.

Drying & Stacking Your Lumber

Once your logs are milled, the lumber needs to air dry for approximately three months or longer, depending on thickness. To facilitate proper drying, we use a strategic stacking method that promotes airflow around the wood.

We carefully place 1-inch square spacers, known as "stickers," between layers of lumber to enhance circulation. You can choose to use your own stickers, or we can cut and place them for you for an additional fee.

At Custom Sawmilling, we prioritize flexibility and customer satisfaction.

Log Requirements & Custom Sawing

To ensure the best results and an efficient sawmill experience, we highly recommend preparing your logs in advance by following these key steps:

1. Mill While Logs Are Still Green

For the highest-quality lumber, logs should be milled within a few weeks of being felled while they’re still green. While we can saw older logs, freshly cut wood typically yields better grain patterns, reduced cracking, and overall superior lumber quality.

2. Stack Logs Properly

When bringing your logs to the sawmill, stack them in the same direction with the large ends together. This makes handling and processing much smoother.

3. Inspect for Metal & Foreign Objects

Check your logs for nails, screws, fence wire, rocks, or other embedded materials that could damage the saw blade. If you find anything, clearly mark the spot. If a foreign object damages a blade, a replacement fee will be charged.

By preparing ahead of time, you’ll ensure a faster, smoother, and more productive sawmilling experience. Have questions? Contact us today!