Houtzagerij Twickel
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member frederikhendrik
N 52° 15.751 E 006° 44.040
32U E 345359 N 5792655
Naast de huidige houtzagerij ligt de oude Twickeler Houtzaagmolen uit 1771 die nu dienst doet als museum. Oorspronkelijk werd hier op windkracht gezaagd, vervolgens met een stoommachine, daarna een diesel aangedreven machine en tot slot elektrisch.
Waymark Code: WM13T1A
Location: Overijssel, Netherlands
Date Posted: 02/13/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Windsocker
Views: 6

Next to the current sawmill is the old Twickeler Wood Sawmill from 1771, which now serves as a museum. Originally sawing was done here using wind power, then with a steam engine, then a diesel-powered machine and finally electrically, until the sawmill opened a new building in 1975.

Het terrein is dagelijks toegankelijk
Het museum is open op:
- woensdag en zaterdag van 13.30 - 16.00
- in juli en augustus op woensdag en zaterdag van 11.00 - 16.00
Year built?: 1771

Is the mill or gin still in operation?: Yes

What is or was processed here?: Wood constructions, facade cladding, floors, furniture wood and for customization

Are tours available?: Yes, on a regular basis.

How is or was it powered?: Started as windmill followed by steam engine, diesel machine, electro machine

Related link to this waymark.: [Web Link]

What is it used as today?: Houtzagerij (sawmill), museum

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