About Us
Learn about Versatile Woodwork and what sets us apart from the rest.
Our Process
Tree removal jobs can be a wasteful line of work, so we set out to take a more resourceful approach. On a typical tree removal job, all of the logs and brush will be hauled to a local dump or landfill where it decomposes or is burned. Rather than taking brush and logs to a local dump, we salvage and process logs into boards and slabs for our woodshop. Smaller limbs and brush are made into woodchips or firewood. We air dry and kiln dry all of the material in-house and supply our woodshop with well over a thousand board feet of various local hardwoods every year. These materials make up over 90% of the total wood used in our woodshop to make tables, countertops, mantels and so much more.
Founded Versatile Woodwork
Before starting a tree service Austin was a woodworker who saw the waste involved in disposing of large trees. A vision of salvaging urban timber from tree removals and repurposing it in a woodshop was born.
Milled First Salvaged Log
It wasn’t long before the first log was milled. This is one of the only parts of our process that we outsource. We hire a local sawyer who brings his portable bandsaw to our log yard. All dimensional and slab lumber under 24″ is processed with this bandsaw.
First Company Vehicles Purchased
A bucket truck was the first vehicle purchased. It allowed the safe removal of larger trees that would later be salvaged and milled. A pickup and trailer were soon purchased after.
Chipper & Chipper Truck Purchased
A chipper and chipper truck were game-changing pieces of equipment. Multiple tree jobs could be completed without the need to unload brush at local landfills.
Built A Kiln & Started Drying Lumber
One of the most overlooked steps in creating high-quality wood products is drying wood to a proper moisture content. To prepare salvaged lumber for use in the woodshop, a storage unit was outfitted with a Nyle dehumidification kiln. Lumber is dried to 6-8% moisture content before it is ready for interior use.
Started Woodworking With First Kiln Load
Within a few months, the first load of dimensional walnut lumber was ready to be worked with. The rough-sawn lumber was planed and worked into a kitchen island as one of the first commissioned projects for the woodshop.
Stump Grinder Purchased
A stump grinder was purchased in the spring of 2021 to round out the tree services offered.
Parterned With EcoPoxy & Starbond
We officially partnered with EcoPoxy and Starbond Adhesives to bring industry-leading resins and bonds to our shop. We don’t just sell these products; we use them every day to ensure our custom pieces stand the test of time.
Upgraded the Fleet
We retired our original chipper truck and replaced it with a second, higher capacity one. This upgrade significantly increased our on-site efficiency and allowed us to handle larger residential and commercial clearing projects with ease.
Purchased a storefront
A storefront in downtown Saint Charles was purchased to expand the woodshop and open a retail space to sell woodworking supplies and epoxy.
Officially Transitioned Into New woodshop
After outfitting the back of the building for the woodshop, tools and materials were transferred into the new woodshop
Our First Signature Table
We designed and sold our very first custom river table. Crafted from a Black Walnut tree removed by our own tree service, this piece marked the beginning of our mission to give local timber a second life as high-end furniture.
partnered with Rubio Monocoat & Titebond
Two trusted brands were added. Every brand we carry is trusted in our own custom projects. Rubio Monocoat and Titebond are no exception.
Grand Opening
After two and a half years of remodeling, a grand opening was celebrated in February of 2024.
Grand Opening
After two and a half years of remodeling, a grand opening was celebrated in February of 2024.
Partnered with Freud & Diablo
We officially became authorized retailers for Freud and Diablo. Bringing these industry-leading cutting tools into our shop allowed us to provide our community with the same precision blades and bits we trusted for our own custom builds.
Broke Ground on the Kiln Addition
We officially started construction on our new kiln-drying addition at the shop. This expansion was a major step in our mission to provide the highest-quality, stabilized lumber by bringing the entire drying process in-house.
Meet Our Team:
Austin
Austin oversees Versatile Woodwork as a whole and is the primary contact for tree services and business inquiries.
Nathan
Nathan manages woodshop projects from start to finish. He is the primary contact for current and future woodshop commissions.
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