See Our Process

Our unique process combined with deep sources of material, exceptional people, clean facilities, and the highest quality milling equipment make a serious difference. When we say our time machine is stuck on quality, we not only mean it, we live it everyday.

Our Time Machine Is Stuck On Quality

Our 100% real-wood materials, respect for the environment and commitment to quality craftsmanship have established Elmwood as one of the country’s premier providers of custom wood products. Look below to see what we do to turn raw wood into the most beautiful wood products in the industry.

Receiving Inventory

Stacks of wooden planks are neatly arranged outdoors on a gravel surface. Each stack is secured with metal straps, illustrating a well-organized process under a partly cloudy sky, suggesting a clear day.

We take pride knowing our reclaimed inventory is second to none.

Denailing

In the workshop, a person wearing a plaid shirt, with a star tattoo on their wrist, skillfully uses a hammer to pull a nail from a wooden beam. The process is meticulous, while nearby, a measuring tape rests on the bench.

It’s a tough job…. We denail well over a million feet of lumber per year!

Rough Milling

A person wearing safety gear expertly navigates our process, operating a large blue industrial machine in the workshop. The space is filled with various tools and stacks of wooden planks in the background.

The first step in bringing the lumber to a target thickness.

Kiln Drying

A close-up view of stacked wooden planks, arranged horizontally. The image reveals the process, showcasing the texture and grain of the wood in varying shades of brown, which highlights the natural appearance of this material.

Properly dried wood is critical to the long-term stability.

Planing & Ripping

Workers in a timber processing facility meticulously operate machinery to process wooden planks on a conveyor belt in a large warehouse. The expansive space is filled with stacks of wood and industrial equipment, ensuring efficiency at every step.

Sizing material prior to molding is a step we take seriously.

Molding

In a bustling factory setting, workers expertly operate large industrial machinery. Two people diligently inspect and adjust equipment, surrounded by metal frames and control panels. The well-lit and organized space highlights our process, conveying a strong sense of productivity.

At the heart of it all! The molder is where the product is finished.

Crosscutting & Defecting

A person operates a large industrial cutting machine labeled "590" in a workshop, efficiently streamlining the process. Wood planks are neatly stacked on the floor, and the workstation features a digital screen alongside assorted tools on a cart.

Computer driven saws give our operators time to make the best decisions.

Packaging & Shipping

A person in a blue shirt operates a woodworking machine, skillfully guiding several wooden planks through the process. Our green machine, equipped with a control panel on the side, hums steadily. Nearby, wood shavings scatter as testament to the active craftsmanship you can see unfold.

The last step is to properly protect it from the hazards of shipping.

Surface Cleaning

A person in shorts and sneakers is power washing wooden beams, a process that creates a mist as it cleans, making the wood appear wet and shiny. A blue hose is visible in the background.

Removes the unwanted dirt and debris from the wood and gives it a uniform look.

Custom Shop Projects

In a spacious workshop, a person operates the "Viet Italia S3" industrial machine, showcasing part of their intricate process. Nearby, wooden boards are stacked neatly as they wear headphones for protection.

Tops, stair parts, you name it. The custom shop makes it happen.

Inventory Controls

In a bustling workshop, a person meticulously adjusts the controls on the "vieri ITALIA S3," expertly managing the process. Wooden planks are stacked nearby, and shelves line the background as they navigate this industrial marvel.

It’s all about being effective for our customers.

Production Meetings

A group of people is seated around an oval conference table in a meeting room, intently watching a television screen displaying an SEO presentation. The process is illuminated by overhead lights, and a door stands quietly in the background.

Good communication and technology keep it all smooth.