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.
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