This is a photo of three men using a mobile saw, at Tshikapa, to cut a log. This is inexpensive and efficient for developing countries. Horizontal and vertical blades move on a frame while the log remains stationary. The saw is powered by a VW engine and pulled to the location by the pick-up truck.
Composite photograph of the Lake Mechasie saw mill site, with Lake Cowichan visible in the background. Caption in album reads: "Composite photo of Lake Mechasie saw mill site + Lake Cowichan in back ground C-4."
The old saw mill in Pauingassi, Manitoba. The mill was used by Mennonite Pioneer Mission and later Native Ministries for mission station construction projects.
The remains of the old Mennonite Pioneer Mission/Native Ministries sawmill that was used for mission construction projects. Location is Pauingassi, Manitoba.
Alternative Service workers designing and testing a portable saw near Vancouver. The saw would be used to cut wood for the winter due to a fuel shortage. See Hist.Mss.22.1_1-15 to 19.
Alternative Service workers designing and testing a portable saw near Vancouver. The saw would be used to cut wood for the winter due to a fuel shortage. See Hist.Mss.22.1_1-15 to 19.
Alternative Service workers designing and testing a portable saw near Vancouver. The saw would be used to cut wood for the winter due to a fuel shortage. See Hist.Mss.22.1_1-15 to 19.