Traction Engine – Whistle
A traction engine is a steam engine used mainly in agriculture for driving farm machines, and in particular threshing machines. Traction engines…
Band saw
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About the sound
Scheppach Basato 5-4 band saw
Made in Germany in 1998.
This band saw is in use in Jyväskylän Uusiotuote ry, a workshop specialised on recycling. They repair and restore furniture at the woodwork shop.
Bandsaw is used mostly in cutting irregular or curved shapes.
Sound and video recorder: Leena Ahonen
Photographer: Leena Ahonen
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