Mike Nielsen Logging

About Mike Nielsen Logging — Firewood Supplier in Ely

Mike Nielsen Logging has been supplying premium firewood to Ely, Minnesota and surrounding communities for years. They serve homeowners heating with wood stoves, cabin owners, campers, and local restaurants with wood-fired equipment, delivering reliable fuel for warmth and cooking throughout the region’s long winters.

Their inventory includes seasoned hardwood species like oak, maple, and birch, available as full cords, face cords, and split logs ready to burn. They also provide kindling bundles and can deliver directly to your property, with proper stacking services available upon request.

When you buy from Mike Nielsen Logging, you’re supporting a local contractor who understands Minnesota wood and climate conditions. Unlike big box stores selling green or improperly seasoned wood, they ensure their firewood is properly dried for optimal BTU output and minimal smoke production.

The Ely market demands reliable firewood suppliers due to the area’s remote location and harsh winters. Local knowledge of the best burning species and proper seasoning techniques makes Mike Nielsen Logging an essential resource for anyone depending on wood heat in this wilderness region.

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What to Expect When You Visit

When you contact Mike Nielsen Logging, expect to work directly with experienced logging professionals who understand firewood quality. They’ll discuss your heating needs, delivery timeline, and help you determine whether you need a full cord or face cord based on your usage patterns.

Delivery typically involves stacking the wood in your designated area, and they can advise on proper storage techniques to maintain the wood’s seasoned condition. Their local knowledge means they understand access challenges common to Ely-area properties and can navigate difficult driveways and remote locations.

Products & Materials

Mike Nielsen Logging specializes in seasoned hardwood species that burn efficiently in Minnesota’s climate. Their oak provides long, hot burns perfect for overnight heating, while maple offers excellent heat output with pleasant aroma. Birch lights easily and burns hot, making it ideal for quick warming or kindling purposes.

Wood is available in full cords (128 cubic feet), face cords, and smaller quantities for occasional use. All firewood is properly seasoned to 15-20% moisture content, ensuring clean burning and maximum BTU output. They also supply kindling bundles and can provide different log sizes based on your stove or fireplace specifications.

For commercial customers like restaurants or lodges, they can arrange regular delivery schedules and larger quantities. Their logging background ensures consistent supply even during high-demand winter months when other suppliers may run short.

Who Shops Here

Mike Nielsen Logging serves a diverse customer base including year-round Ely residents heating with wood stoves, seasonal cabin owners preparing for winter visits, and Boundary Waters outfitters needing reliable campfire wood. Local restaurants with wood-fired pizza ovens and grills also depend on their consistent quality, along with resorts and lodges throughout the area.

Serving the Ely, Minnesota Area

Ely’s location in Minnesota’s arrowhead region, surrounded by Superior National Forest, creates ideal conditions for quality hardwood harvesting and a strong local logging industry. The area’s reliance on wood heating due to remote locations and harsh winters has fostered experienced firewood suppliers who understand the critical importance of properly seasoned, high-BTU wood for reliable home heating.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Ask about moisture content – properly seasoned firewood should be 15-20% moisture for optimal burning
• Understand the difference between full cords (128 cubic feet) and face cords when comparing prices
• Order early in fall before peak demand drives up prices and reduces availability
• Discuss delivery and stacking options, especially important for remote Ely-area properties
• Inquire about mixed species loads to get variety in burning characteristics
• Ask about their seasoning process and how long wood has been drying

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Ely, Minnesota

Woodworkers in the Ely, Minnesota area can connect with the Arrowhead Woodturners Association, which serves the greater Duluth and Iron Range region with meetings and demonstrations for turning enthusiasts. The Mesabi Range College in nearby Virginia, Minnesota offers woodworking and carpentry programs that provide access to professional-grade equipment and instruction. For supplies and workshops, the closest Woodcraft store is located in Minneapolis, about four hours south, making local guild connections and the college programs particularly valuable resources for northern Minnesota woodworkers.

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