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Dispatches from the Frontier
Photos and text by Joel McCarty

Background
May 31 Report
May 31 Part 2
May 31 Part 3
May 31 Part 4
June 1 Report
June 2 Report
Final Report

Friday, June 2, 2000
Kendallville, Indiana

A beautiful day, cooler than yesterday, overcast with a good stiff wind to discourage the bugs and disguise the sunburn. Work continues apace, with even more civilians wandering around the site than the day before. Guild members are pretty comfortable about answering questions and meeting people 'where they are.' It is now possible for us to feel like we're behind schedule, a position we're comfortable with. The windshaft is ready to go, thanks to David Crocco and his pals from the museum, who laborously fitted the alternating stipes of steel and maple that make the bearing.


Dave Crocco (with fangs), Museum Main Man Tom Wiese on left.

Windshaft
The windshaft, which won't be installed today, as we're still chugging along on the bearing receivers.

Rick, Alex
Rick Collins and Alexandra Kwiatkowski.

All 'round us, the Festival is literally picking up steam, with demos, and a flea market, shingle making and all sorts of stuff swirling about.

Steam tractor

Steam tractor

Steam sawmill
Photos of a steam tractor and sawmill.

All in all, a pretty good day, but much anticipation for tomorrow.


Final June Report and Photos

Common rafter

common rafter

The cutters in the backshop have done a nice job with the commons and their let in half-doves. Al Wallace, Mike Spear and David Wilson leading the charge on this fussy work.



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