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Sawmill a popular attraction at Reunion
was like 50-100 years ago, is run complete
ly by steam engines, I0 in all, which come
from Lucknow, Auburn, Moorefield,
Mitchel), St. Thbmas, London and includes
two Sawyer Masseys from Watford.
The engines used range in horsepower
from 10-75. They have great lugging power
and each size is useful for specific woods.
The I0 hp is used for softwoods and the 75
hp is used for beech logs.
The logs are sawed to rough lumber and
are then used for the construction of furni
ture. There is no waste with a steam pow-
ered sawmill because the scrap wood is then
used to fire the engine.
The mill used by the Threshers was
donated to the club more than 20 years ago.
It has an all-steel track and cuts nice and
true. The mill has a 54 inch blade and an
edger for edging the logs.
The sawmill will be set up near the steam
engines display area, in the central section
of the park.
THE CUTTING EDGE
A pooular attraction at the Reunion is the antique sawmill with a 54-inch blade.
The engines used range in horsepower from 10-75, with the lowest being for soft
woods and the top end for beech logs. The sawmill is set up in the central section
It is a sight for both young and old as the
huge blade begins to whir and the logs are
stripped of their bark.
Each September, the members of the
thresher reunion haul the steam powered
sawmill out of storage and spend a couple
of days reassembling and oiling the equip
ment and sharpening the blade.
A group gathers a few days before the
event to put the machine together because it
has to be dismantled and put in storage after
the annual show.
The belts and blades are removed for the
safety of children playing in the area
throughout the year.
The mill, which shows spectators what it
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