Blog | Black Oak Timber

Bridging the Gap Between Lumber Production and Native Plant Restoration

The story of our sawmill collective is rooted primarily in the shared vision of being able to build whilst maintaining a healthier impact...

Backyard Milling

At the start of 2022 we responded to a craigslist posting that offered logs for sale. Little did we know these folks Johnny and Jen would...

Lucas Mill:Our Beginnings

Here I explain how Black Oak Timber Sawmill Collective started. You can also see our portable sawmill in action. It fits through small...

2023 Timber Frame Workshop

Last summer was a chance to bring friends together to help cut and raise a 3 bent timber frame pavilion at Xannadu lavender farm for my...

Building a Sustainable Future: Black Oak Timber Collective's Mission

Building a Sustainable Future: Black Oak Timber Collective's Mission At Black Oak Timber Collective, we are more than just a design and...