Horse logging, portable band sawmill, timber frame and live-edge furniture

From the woods to the finished piece

Custom sawing, careful woods work, and remarkable wood.

Dark Horse Timbers connects recovered logs, custom milling, rare forest forms, practical lumber, and finished-project ideas in one honest inventory.

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Utica custom sawing: fall and possible winter openings Merrillan launch: spring 2027 or possibly earlier Horse team: Wisconsin service only

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The visual weight follows the present business focus: specialty wood and Utica custom sawing lead, with careful logging, future Wisconsin milling, lumber, project inspiration and useful residual products supporting them.

Custom sawing — Utica, PA

Custom sawing — Utica, PA

Some openings remain this fall and possibly into winter. Mobile milling, yard milling, or logs supplied and cut to dimension.

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Custom sawing — Merrillan, WI

Custom sawing — Merrillan, WI

Anticipated spring 2027 or possibly earlier.

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Tree removal and horse-drawn logging

Tree removal and horse-drawn logging

Careful extraction, site beauty and complete utilization. Horse services begin in Wisconsin.

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Live Edge and Other Forest Specialties

Live Edge and Other Forest Specialties

Slabs, matched sets, log hollows, furniture rounds, burls, crotch figure, root forms and useful oddities.

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Dimensional lumber inventory

Dimensional lumber inventory

Green, dry, surfaced, oversized and custom-cut stock.

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Projects you can build

Projects you can build

Buy the material, see a finished example, and understand the possible retail market.

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Firewood, shavings, sawdust and chips

Firewood, shavings, sawdust and chips

Useful residual products instead of waste.

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Actual products published to the Shopify Online Store appear here automatically. The theme groups them into forest specialties, dimensional lumber, residual products and other current inventory.

31 products currently in the storefront catalogue Grouped automatically from product titles, product types and tags. Exact products remain linked to their Shopify product pages and checkout.

23 current items

Live Edge & Other Forest Specialties

Slabs, burls, crotch figure, hollows, rounds and other character wood.

8 current items

Dimensional & Milled Lumber

Boards, planks, timbers, surfaced stock, kiln-dried lumber and project packs.

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Custom sawing Utica, Pennsylvania Some openings remain · Up to 32 ft long and up to 28 in wide

Some openings remain

Utica, Pennsylvania

We expect to continue accepting selected custom-sawing jobs through the fall and possibly into winter. Timing depends on workload and the eventual move.

CapacityUp to 32 ft long and up to 28 in wideLimited species — check with us before planning the job.
01

We bring the mill to you

Mobile milling at a firm, accessible site with room for safe log handling, mill setup, outfeed and stacking.

02

You bring the logs to us

Deliver suitable logs to the yard and reduce the setup charge. Confirm length, diameter, species and unloading before arrival.

03

We provide the logs

Name the dimensions and intended use. We quote from available logs and limited species when a suitable match exists.

Mobile milling

We bring the mill to you

Setup feeIncludes travel time up to 5 miles
$125
Beyond 5 milesAdded for each project day
$5 per mile per day
Milling hourly rateProduction time varies by logs, handling and dimensions
$75 per hour
Blade damage from metalNails, wire, bolts and other hidden objects
$30 per blade
Minimum chargeMobile project minimum
$600

Yard milling

You bring the logs to us

Setup feeYou bring suitable logs to us
$75
Milling hourly rateProduction time varies
$75 per hour
Blade damage from metalCharged when metal damages a blade
$30 per blade
Minimum chargeYard-milling minimum
$250

Before we schedule

Final scheduling depends on site access, log condition, safe handling, desired dimensions, species and available time.

Hidden nails, wire, bolts and other metal can damage blades and equipment. Blade-damage charges apply when metal is encountered.

Custom sawing Merrillan, Wisconsin Coming to Wisconsin · Up to 32 ft long and up to 28 in wide

Coming to Wisconsin

Merrillan, Wisconsin

The current target is spring 2027 or possibly earlier. Dates and availability will be confirmed after the move schedule is settled.

CapacityUp to 32 ft long and up to 28 in wideLimited species — availability will depend on local logs and inventory.
01

We bring the mill to you

Mobile milling at a firm, accessible site with room for safe log handling, mill setup, outfeed and stacking.

02

You bring the logs to us

Deliver suitable logs to the yard and reduce the setup charge. Confirm length, diameter, species and unloading before arrival.

03

We provide the logs

Name the dimensions and intended use. We quote from available logs and limited species when a suitable match exists.

Mobile milling

We bring the mill to you

Setup feeIncludes travel time up to 5 miles
$125
Beyond 5 milesAdded for each project day
$5 per mile per day
Milling hourly rateProduction time varies by logs, handling and dimensions
$75 per hour
Blade damage from metalNails, wire, bolts and other hidden objects
$30 per blade
Minimum chargeMobile project minimum
$600

Yard milling

You bring the logs to us

Setup feeYou bring suitable logs to us
$75
Milling hourly rateProduction time varies
$75 per hour
Blade damage from metalCharged when metal damages a blade
$30 per blade
Minimum chargeYard-milling minimum
$250

Before we schedule

Final scheduling depends on site access, log condition, safe handling, desired dimensions, species and available time.

Hidden nails, wire, bolts and other metal can damage blades and equipment. Blade-damage charges apply when metal is encountered.

Careful woods work Tree removal & horse-drawn logging Lower-impact extraction, complete cleanup and useful recovery

Lower-impact woods work

Tread softly. Clean up entirely.

Our focus is the appearance and usefulness of the site after the work is finished. We remove selected material carefully, lumber what is suitable, and turn the balance into firewood or chips wherever practical.

Service areaWisconsin after the moveThe horse team is not available for Pennsylvania work.
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Orchard tree removal

Remove declining or unwanted orchard trees while preserving the appearance and usefulness of the site.

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Storm cleanup

Evaluate fallen and damaged material, recover usable logs and clear the balance safely.

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Cleanup behind logging crews

Collect overlooked material, improve appearance and convert suitable residue into useful products.

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Right-of-way cleanup

Cleanup behind power-line, gas-line and road crews where access and risk are suitable.

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Selective woodland removal

Bring a few selected trees out of the woods with lower-impact horse-drawn extraction.

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Complete utilization

Lumber what is suitable and turn the remainder into firewood or chips wherever practical.

Horse logging in woodland
Selective horse-drawn extraction
Recovered logs at a sawmill
Recover useful sawlogs
Stacked firewood
Use suitable remainder as firewood
Portable sawmill processing logs
Mill recoverable logs when practical

Published starting charges

Specialized crew, horses and complete cleanup

Minimum scheduled jobSmallest accepted scheduled project
$900
Half day — crew and horsesSubject to access, risk and production needs
$1,100
Full day — crew and horsesNormal specialized full-day service
$2,000
Difficult or production-heavy dayQuoted when conditions demand higher production or risk
$2,800
Emergency storm responseDepends on crew size and conditions
$300–$425 per crew-hour
Mobilization within about 25 milesFinal amount depends on distance and equipment
$150–$250
ChipperOther specialty equipment is additional
Provided

Extracted sawlog value can be credited on the invoice after species, condition, handling cost and recoverable value are evaluated. Chipper service is included where stated; specialty equipment is additional.

How we accept work

Each job is evaluated for available time, risk, distance from home, site conditions and the extractable value of the material. Emergency response and difficult production work are quoted according to the actual crew and equipment required.

Inventory catalogue Character wood with an honest description Forest-specialty inventory · Search, filter and inspect available material

Forest-specialty inventory

Character wood with an honest description

When the collection is populated, the live Shopify products replace these representative category cards.

Catalogue families: Live-edge slabs; matched slab sets; log hollows; furniture rounds; burls; crotch figure; root flares and branch unions; mantel, shelf and sign blanks; sculptural forest oddities

Ready to order

Review exact dimensions, condition and fulfilment before checkout.

Unique pieces should use photographs of the exact item. Large items may require pickup, local delivery or a separate freight quote.

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Inventory catalogue From green rough stock to project-ready material Lumber inventory · Search, filter and inspect available material

Lumber inventory

From green rough stock to project-ready material

Select the live Shopify collection when products are loaded. Until then, these cards show the planned product families.

Catalogue families: Green-cut boards and planks; kiln-dried hardwood; planed and surfaced lumber; oversized timbers; long heavy planks; matched sets; maker packs; custom-cut blanks

Ready to order

Review exact dimensions, condition and fulfilment before checkout.

Unique pieces should use photographs of the exact item. Large items may require pickup, local delivery or a separate freight quote.

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Maker inspiration See the product hiding inside the wood Buy the material, picture the finished piece, then return to inventory

Projects you can build

See the product hiding inside the wood

Each idea connects a material you can buy with a real finished-product photograph and an illustrative retail range. The purpose is to help makers recognize opportunity, then return to the inventory for the exact piece.

1. Start with the exact materialMeasure thickness, width, length, moisture, defects and usable shape.
2. Choose a repeatable productBuild around the character already present instead of forcing every piece into the same design.
3. Price the whole jobThe comparison is gross retail, not profit. Labour, tools, finish, overhead, delivery, fees and tax remain separate.

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Live-edge slab

Live-edge slab

$300

Representative slab from the supplied layout.

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Live-edge console table

Live-edge console table

$1,200

Illustrative comparable retail before labour, base, finish, selling costs and delivery.

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Hollow log section

Hollow log section

$400

Representative hollow log from the supplied layout.

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Glass-top hollow-log table

Glass-top hollow-log table

$1,700

Illustrative comparable retail; glass, stabilization, finish and safe support are separate inputs.

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Live-edge Hickory Board

Live-edge Hickory Board

$75

Green cut in August 2026

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Dining table and bench

Dining table and bench

$2,800–$4,800

Range depends on size, base, flattening, joinery, finish and delivery.

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Crotch-figure maple slab

Crotch-figure maple slab

$650

Statement material with figure, changing width and defects documented.

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Statement writing desk

Statement writing desk

$1,800–$3,200

Cable planning, base, usable width and finish quality change the market.

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Cherry mantel blank

Cherry mantel blank

$325

Thick rough blank; moisture and checking verified before processing.

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Finished fireplace mantel

Finished fireplace mantel

$850–$1,450

Installation, code clearances, brackets and wall conditions are not included.

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Oak burl cap

Oak burl cap

$240

Price the usable figure after voids, checks and bark inclusions are inspected.

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Burl accent table

Burl accent table

$900–$1,600

Stabilization, flattening, filling, base and finish determine the result.

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8/4 oak project pack

8/4 oak project pack

$210

Defined board count, dimensions, moisture and usable yield.

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Bench pair

Bench pair

$700–$1,200

A repeatable design can improve production time and market clarity.

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Thick furniture round

Thick furniture round

$175

Round checked for stability, bark condition and usable face.

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Round side table

Round side table

$550–$950

Drying, flattening, edge treatment and the base drive the finished value.

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White oak heavy timber

White oak heavy timber

$1,180

Large green rough timber; structural grading and engineering are separate.

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Timber-frame entry feature

Timber-frame entry feature

$2,500–$4,500

Joinery, design approval, installation and site work remain project-specific.

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Kiln-dried maple bundle

Kiln-dried maple bundle

$165

Matched, dry stock sized for a compact top or small production run.

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Desk or workbench top

Desk or workbench top

$650–$1,100

Final value depends on joinery, thickness, base, finish and local market.

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Hollow log shell

Hollow log shell

$480

Advanced material requiring soundness, stability and weight evaluation.

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Hollow-log storage chest

Hollow-log storage chest

$1,200–$2,000

Lid, hinges, lining, stabilization and safe handling add substantial work.

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Slab offcuts and maker pack

Slab offcuts and maker pack

$95

Clean usable pieces grouped by dimensions and moisture, not mixed waste.

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Shelf and small-goods collection

Shelf and small-goods collection

$350–$750

A coordinated small-product line can use material too short for furniture tops.

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All finished-product prices are illustrative comparable-retail ranges, not earnings guarantees or appraisals. Verify current local and online comparisons before publishing a claim.

Inventory catalogue Useful products instead of an undifferentiated waste pile Residual inventory · Search, filter and inspect available material

Residual inventory

Useful products instead of an undifferentiated waste pile

Exact quantity, moisture, species mix, contamination limits, pickup and delivery are shown on each live listing.

Catalogue families: Split firewood; slabwood and kindling; planer shavings; sawdust; wood chips; rounds, blocks and rustic craft pieces
Split firewood
firewoodRepresentative photo

Inventory category

Split firewood

By bundle, rack or load

Species mix, seasoning condition, quantity and pickup terms shown per listing.

Clean fuelwood produced from material not suitable for higher-value lumber.

Ask about availability
Slabwood and kindling
slabwoodRepresentative photo

Inventory category

Slabwood and kindling

By bundle or load

Lengths, dryness and handling method described before sale.

Useful for boilers, campfires, maple operations, shops and customers who can process irregular pieces.

Ask about availability
Planer shavings
shavingsRepresentative photo

Inventory category

Planer shavings

By bag or bulk quantity

Species and contamination limits shown where practical.

Possible uses include animal bedding and other approved applications; customer confirms suitability.

Ask about availability
Sawdust
sawdustRepresentative photo

Inventory category

Sawdust

By bag or bulk quantity

Fineness, species mix and moisture vary with production.

Sold only with a clear description of source and condition.

Ask about availability
Wood chips
chipsRepresentative photo

Inventory category

Wood chips

By load or volume

Freshness, species mix, chip size and delivery terms shown per listing.

For paths, landscaping, compost mixes or other uses where the customer confirms suitability.

Ask about availability
Rounds, blocks and rustic craft pieces
specialRepresentative photo

Inventory category

Rounds, blocks and rustic craft pieces

By piece or bundle

Short useful material separated from ordinary fuelwood.

For signs, carving, camp projects, seasonal goods and makers who value irregular shapes.

Ask about availability

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Review exact dimensions, condition and fulfilment before checkout.

Unique pieces should use photographs of the exact item. Large items may require pickup, local delivery or a separate freight quote.

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Tell us which service or material interests you.

Include your location, desired timing, dimensions, species if known, photographs or a shared-photo link, and whether the inquiry is about custom sawing, Wisconsin woods work, lumber, specialty wood or residual products.