Pit
Saw with Gin pole crane
I built this set of trestles to demonstrate how lumber was sawn
into boards in the 18th century. The trestles are made from pine
and completely disassemble for transport. The Gin pole is a 6" diameter
tree 16' high, with a small limb at the top to hang the block and
tackle from in order to lift the log onto the trestles. The pole
is supported by three guy ropes attached to large pins driven into
the ground.
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