Our Craftsmanship
At Rumbling Sawmill, our handcrafted wooden furniture stands out because each piece carries the narrative of its creation. It's not just furniture; it's a tangible result of years of organic growth, resourceful craftsmanship, and strong community ties. The wood itself, carefully selected and milled in-house, has a character and history that mass-produced pieces lack. Every joint, every finish, reflects the dedication and passion poured into the entire process, offering customers furniture with a soul and a story that sets it apart.
Our process starts with venturing into the woodlands near Dunkeld, Scotland. With our collection of second-hand heavy machinery, we carefully navigate the terrain to extract these incredibly heavy pieces of timber. We then bring these formidable logs back to our bandsaw mill and meticulously cut them into boards. But the work isn't done; we air-dry these boards for a patient two years, letting the wood naturally stabilize and develop its unique character. Finally, with a discerning eye, we carefully select each individual board, recognizing its unique grain and potential, to be incorporated into a specific piece of hand-crafted furniture, ensuring that every item tells a story from forest to finished form.
At Rumbling Sawmill, our commitment to the environment is woven into the very fabric of our operation. We exclusively use timber from sustainably managed forests near Dunkeld, ensuring that for every tree we use, the forest continues to thrive. Our reliance on second-hand machinery isn't just economical; it's a conscious decision to reduce our footprint, giving old equipment a new life rather than contributing to manufacturing waste. Even our air-drying process, while time-consuming, is an eco-friendly alternative to energy-intensive kilns, allowing nature to do its work. And when we craft our furniture, we minimize waste by utilizing every usable piece of wood, finding beauty even in smaller cuts. At Rumbling Sawmill, being eco-friendly isn't a marketing strategy; it's just how we do business, honoring the trees that become our art.
Quality and Longevity
We stand behind the quality and longevity of our hand crafted wooden furniture, tables, memorial benches, kitchen worktops, chopping boards, and and our larger projects ie oak framed sheds, garden sunroom. Each piece is crafted with sustainably sourced timber from near Dunkeld, using time-honored techniques and a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to craftsmanship.