Responsible Timber explores woodworking, portable sawmilling, entrepreneurship, and philosophy—through the lens of building a sustainable business and a meaningful life with your hands.
There's more to sawmilling than turning logs into lumber. Before the first cut, I'm studying the wood, asking questions, and thinking about what someone hopes to build. Every log presents different possibilities, and every decision matters. In this article, I share a closer look at the craftsmanship, problem-solving, and satisfaction that go into an ordinary day behind the sawmill.