Vounteering
One of the things I’ve been doing to keep myself busy is to volunteer down in Brooks, Oregon at a Power Equipment Heritage site known as Antique Powerland. Specifically in the steam-powered sawmill. About a year ago I was asked to help out on the roller line (moving fresh cut boards out of the mill) and have been coming back regularly ever since.
Today I spent about 5 hours moving boards that will eventually be used for various projects on the grounds. At this point we cut all lumber that is used for building projects. The mill has electric power for lights, but all the power equipment is powered by three steam engines (with another expected to join to run a new/old trimmer saw before July). Forgot my camera this morning, but I’ve got a shot of head rig (saw and carriage) and boiler unit that powers the whole thing, from a run late last year.
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Barbara-Kay wrote:
Do be sure you are up to date on your tetanus vaccine. I knew a man who died from tetanus after getting a splinter at a sawmill. Not a “fun way to go”, and so preventable.
Posted on 10-Jun-07 at 5:09 am | Permalink
Pat DuBrucq wrote:
Great photos! And I’m glad to reach you. I would love it - if you have in your files - the wonderful photo of a very patient cat wearing a lime peel helmet. It was posted in Dec ‘03 and I smile out loud every time I see it. I love your blog.
another knitter, Pat DuBrucq
Posted on 03-Jul-07 at 1:39 pm | Permalink