On this Saturday the GWA gathered at Louis Alexander's home (really a mini farm) in Lilburn to observe the milling of logs into lumber with a Wood Mizer band saw mill. First we were amazed that anyone would have that large of a track on land close to downtown Lilburn. But after driving way back into the woods behind the home we found Rick Clark who is the owner of Wood Genesis from McDonough all set up to cut lumber with his band saw mill. Louis had collected several logs for Rick to cut up. First up was a popular which was cut into smaller boards for use as sides and backs on cabinet drawers. After Rick made short work of that log, the wood was stacked to dry under a shed. Then Louis dragged up a red maple log which Rick started on next. Rick first cut some slabs off of the log. After turning those slabs over and looking at the grain pattern, the woodturners that were present promptly pulled them off to one side and cut several chunks off with a chain saw for turning pieces.

Gerald Jones, President