This program is postponed until Spring 2020 due to the forecast for rain on Sunday.
Crosscut Saws, Bucking Logs & the Skills of a Climbing Arborist
During the week of November 18th, Historic Northampton will take down two dying sugar maples. This is a loss for us and although we will repurpose the wood and plant new trees next spring, we also wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of the tools and skills needed to cut trees in the ol' days and now.
Crosscut Saws
with Stephen Holt and Mark Gould Coming in Spring 2020 Stephen Holt and Mark Gould, local woodsmen from Westhampton, will provide a history of crosscut saws, show different saw styles, demonstrate how to use them and give attendees a chance to try using a crosscut saw to buck a white pine log. The two have competed as a team in Woodsmen competitions throughout New England for more than a decade. In addition to the crosscut saw demonstration, Steve will use his portable Alaskan sawmill to cut the sugar maple trunks into slabs, which Historic Northampton will later use to create benches and tables. |
Skills of a Climbing Arborist
with Rob English Coming in Spring 2020 Climbing arborist and Ward 3 resident Rob English will demonstrate the ropes, gear and knots he uses to safely climb trees - from simple ascents to hitchclimbers to throwlines - to access the canopy. He'll also have a variety of chainsaws on hand and will discuss their different uses -- e.g. top-handled saws for trimming limbs and rear-handled saws for more serious main trunks. Rob has worked as a climbing arborist for 16 years and will climb the impressive pin oak in the center of Historic Northampton's grounds. |
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