Saw Dust Collection

Tree surgery. Tree surgeon using a chain saw to trim the branches of a tree

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sciure; Saw-dust; Sagemehl (engraving)
7197512 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sciure; Saw-dust; Sagemehl (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciure; Saw-dust; Sagemehl)

Sawdust at a sawmill. Tractor moving piles of sawdust and wood shavings at a sawmill. Sawdust and shavings are produced when logs are cut into pieces of timber

Using a Chainsaw
A man sawing branches off a tree with a petrol chainsaw, with woodchips and sawdust flying everywhere

Girl Takes Doll to Shop
A young girl takes her doll to a carpentry shop and asks them if they would mend her doll, whose head has fallen off. Date: 1879

River cargo. Tug towing a barge of sawdust down a river. Photographed on the north arm of the Fraser River, Canada, as the barge passes Twigg Island

Wood Turning, Tunisia
A carpenter turns wood supported using his feet

Tunisia - Wood Turning
A wood turner in Tunisia, making an elegant table leg - the basic lathe appears to be foot-operated

A tree surgeon pruning a large Oak tree
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Sawdust rug or carpet on the street, Good Friday, Semana Santa, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

Men carry a huge wooden float of Christ over coloured sawdust carpet during the Easter procession in Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

Close-up of coloured sawdust rug on the street on Good Friday during Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

The Carpenter 1827
A carpenter planing the edge of a board; a Turkey stone for sharpening his tools is in his work box and a newly made door and roof rafters behind him

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"Sawdust: The Silent Witness of Tree Surgery in Honduras, Copan" In the heart of Honduras, Copan stands as a testament to the artistry and precision of tree surgery. As chainsaws roar through dense forests, skilled arborists delicately prune towering oak trees with utmost care. Sawdust dances in the air like confetti, marking their progress. Le Vocabulaire Illustre captures this scene perfectly - sawdust; sagemehl; sciure - all words that embody the essence of this craft. Engraved images depict sawmills where mountains of sawdust accumulate, evidence of countless hours spent shaping timber into works of art. The Harland & Wolff Collection at National Museums NI showcases another facet of sawdust's story. Here it is not just a byproduct but an integral part of shipbuilding history. From Benjamin Franklin's era to modern times, workers feasted on "sawdust-pudding" during breaks while constructing mighty vessels that sailed across oceans. Beyond its industrial uses, sawdust finds itself entwined with everyday life too. A girl brings her beloved doll to a shop where craftsmen use woodturning techniques passed down through generations in Tunisia. With every delicate stroke against the lathe, fine particles fill the air - a reminder that even playthings have their origins rooted in nature. Sawdust also plays a role in river cargo transportation as barges laden with logs float downstream towards bustling markets. It serves as both cushion and camouflage for these precious resources on their journey from forest to consumer. But amidst these diverse contexts lies one constant: sawdust remains an unsung hero silently witnessing each step taken by tree surgeons worldwide. Whether pruning majestic oaks or sculpting intricate designs from raw timber, they rely on its presence as much as their trusty tools. So next time you catch sight or scent of sawdust, take a moment to appreciate its significance.