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Case Study
Georgina Colman
Sourcing the Stand – Douglas fir

In 2023, Whitney Sawmills worked with Studio Bark to successfully fulfil their brief to source UK grown Douglas fir timber that is trackable back to the stump. This Douglas fir can be seen as the timber fins making up the Stand. Read the full case study to find out more.

Sourcing the Stand – Douglas fir
News, Meet Your Makers
Georgina Colman
Meet Your Maker - Andy Dix

Andy Dix is a lifelong cyclist, an engineer and, for the last twenty years, a furniture maker. Four years ago, he decided to mix his passion with his proficiency and he founded Twmpa Cycles, then the UK’s sole ash bicycle frame builder. Today, Andy buys all his Ash from Whitney Sawmills.

Meet Your Maker - Andy Dix

Whitney Sawmills Open Day 2024

Whitney Sawmills Open Day 2024

On the 20th of June 2024, Whitney Sawmills held its first-ever open day. Well over 100 people visited the Sawmill and were guided on tours. There was a wide array of exhibitors, including Woodland Heritage, Border Oak, Grown in Britain, Twmpa Bikes, Samuel Souter, The Kings Foundation, Bella Bathurst, Origin Pizza and the Boat Building Academy. With demonstrations from makers Rolf Hook & Jason Wilkins, it was a fantastic day of networking with faces new to us and old friends. Thank you for coming. We are already looking forward to and planning the next open day.

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Seeds to Sawdust - Matt Estlea Collaboration

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Seeds to Sawdust - Matt Estlea Collaboration

If you’re here, chances are you’ve stumbled across this blog thanks to Matt Estlea’s video. Welcome! This probably means you already know who Matt is, and no introduction is needed, but for those who’ve found the blog by other means, this is a quick note to welcome you and share more about this exciting collaboration! Join the fun below by reading more about the collaboration & watch Matt’s video.

Sourcing the Stand – Douglas fir

Sourcing the Stand – Douglas fir

In 2023, Whitney Sawmills worked with Studio Bark to successfully fulfil their brief to source UK grown Douglas fir timber that is trackable back to the stump. This Douglas fir can be seen as the timber fins making up the Stand. Read the full case study to find out more.

Trainee Sawyer Vacancy

Trainee Sawyer Vacancy

We need a trainee sawyer and sawmill operative to join us and help support and grow the business. The trainee sawyer will, with development and training, be able to operate our log sawing and resawing equipment and contribute to the effective operations of the mill. Previous experience of sawmilling equipment is not essential, but other relevant transferrable skills, such as working with machinery, and flexibility in a busy working environment and with a small, focused team, will be necessary. Full training will be given for the suitable applicant.

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Opinion Piece - Hugh Williams on Ash

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Opinion Piece - Hugh Williams on Ash

The future of ash in the UK is not optimistic. The much hoped-for “natural resilience” of ash against ash dieback is proving elusive. So, rather than wait and risk this tree succumbing to disease, why not fell it and convert it into products where the beauty of ash can be seen and treasured?