Week four at Abbott's Mill, replacing the sill beam along the front of the mill
Compare this with the photo below, from last week. The crew only has three or four feet to work in, between the mill and the guard rails.
Part of the old sill beam that is being replaced.
Judging by the growth rings, this Red Oak tree was at least 60 years old when it was sawn into this beam. If White Oak had been used, it might have lasted longer.
Some of the same beam, farther down.
The inside view of the same area where the old beam was removed.
A pegged mortise and tenon at the end of the beam. where the corner post fit in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwNxdaOk4og “What’s the Matter with the Mill?” I had a little corn, I put it in a sack, I went to the mill, but I come right back. What’s the matter with the mill?
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