Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2021.040.007a |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Robin E. King working his tie mill. Later moved to BCFM. |
Image File Name |
unk-King's Tie Mill-Cowichan Valley-2021040007a-jpg72-001 |
Date (y/m/d) |
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Place |
Cowichan Valley |
Provenance |
Robin King designed and built his own portable sawmill in 1942. Was easier and cheaper than a permanent sawmill. In 1952, a fire left the mill in need of full repairs. After reconstruction, his biggest contract was making ties for M&B hence the name King's Tie Mill. The mill operated until 1982 when it was then donated to the BC Forest Museum. |
Search Terms |
King's Tie Mill Portable mill cant hook BCFDC interior saw guide Sawmill |
Collection |
BC Forest Museum Collection |
People |
King |
Subjects |
People Documentary, Cowichan Valley Sawmills |