Dive into the everyday ingenuity of Maine’s logging past. Learn how traditional tools worked, discover the trades that shaped the woods economy, and meet the craftspeople reviving these skills today.
The scaler stood between crew and company, ensuring every log was measured fairly and accurately. Step into the world of this essential — and often mistrusted — figure in Maine’s logging history.
How a Water-Powered Mill Works
Explore how early Mainers harnessed the power of water to saw timber and build communities. Learn how Leonard’s Mill, a faithful reconstruction of an 1800s water-powered up-and-down sawmill, operates using centuries-old technology.
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