Sawing Wood, Any Way You Can

Whether by car or by Galloway engine, sawing wood was a chore that had to be done.

Reader Contribution by Staff
Published on November 2, 2015
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By Gas Engine Magazine Archives

Regular contributor David Babcock sent in two great photographs showing how wood was cut back in the day. The first photo shows a car (possibly a Dodge, judging by the shape of the rear fender where it meets the running board) powering a buzz saw, with the car on blocks and a belt running, it appears, from the inside of the left rear wheel to the saw. The second photo shows a family sawing winter wood. David identifies the engine as an early Galloway.

David Babcock; 3491 E. Deckerville Rd., Cass City, MI 48726

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