4 Archival description results for Tshikapa (Congo)

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A mobile saw in Zaire

CA MHC 280-23.0-001
Item
1977

Part of Mennonite Central Committee Photograph Collection

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.

Dyck, Ernest, 1922-2009

Felling a hardwood tree by axe in Zaire

CA MHC 280-23.0-002
Item
1977

Part of Mennonite Central Committee Photograph Collection

This is a photo of an employee on the Tshikapa sawmill crew felling a huge hardwood tree with an axe.

Dyck, Ernest, 1922-2009

Mobile saw in Tchikapa, Congo (Zaire)

CA MHSBC 160-19-10-2010.119.068
Item
1977

Part of Mennonite Central Committee BC fonds

The mobile saw used at Tshikapa, Zaire (now Congo), is inexpensive and efficient for developing countries. Horizontal and vertical blades move on a frame while the log remains stationary. This saw is powered by a VW engine and pulled to location by pick-truck.