$20.00
Beginner
From Tree to Table
with Brandon BerdollSaturday, June 27, 2026, 10 AM - 11 AM
From forest to finished lumber, understanding the full journey of wood is essential for any woodworker. In this workshop, Brandon Berdoll will guide students through the entire process of transforming a standing tree into a kiln-dried, surfaced slab or lumber that is flat, consistent in thickness, and ready for woodworking projects. Students will learn how a good sawyer: • Selects logs with desirable characteristics for furniture and fine woodworking • Properly saws and processes logs to maximize yield and quality • Dries wood efficiently, including kiln drying and monitoring moisture content • Flattens and planes lumber to uniform thickness for ready-to-use boards • Stores kiln-dried lumber correctly to prevent warping or damage The workshop emphasizes both practical techniques and design considerations, helping students understand how early decisions in log selection and milling affect the final usability and aesthetic of the wood. With clear illustrations and a guided overview, participants will gain the knowledge to take a tree from the forest all the way to their workshop bench with confidence. Brandon Berdoll is a seasoned woodworking professional and owner of Berdoll Sawmill in Cedar Creek, Texas. He is known for sustainably sourcing, milling, drying, and surfacing high-quality Texas hardwood slabs and lumber. Brandon also teaches educational seminars for the AIA and the Texas A&M Forestry Program, sharing his expertise in timber selection, processing, and responsible wood utilization.
