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Sawdust burner

by Diane Putnam
These were banned in the '70s but this one was left standing after the mill burned down in 1966 for the second time. This big lumber mill in Dorris, California, was just as much a part of Oregon's logging industry as California's.

Usually called wigwam burners because of the shape. There is also an older, cylindrical type. Photo from 2015, same one in Dorris:

Wigwam sawdust burner
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27 comments

Ulrich John said:

Impressive ! Great from this POV ! Good Morning, Diane !
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Ulrich John:

Hello, Ulrich, vielen Dank!
5 years ago ( translate )

Gabi Lombardo said:

wow - what a terrible POV ;-)))
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Gabi Lombardo:

I almost fell backward taking that shot! ;-o
5 years ago

tiabunna said:

Yes, I remember these here also. A striking image and POV, Diane.
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to tiabunna:

I saw some pictures of Australian ones when I was reading about these. Interesting history. Thank you, George!
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

A really eye-catching image Diane............taken from a great perspective!

I especially like the image in the PiP though - it's fantastic - I love the rust and the detail and especially the shape! Straight out of the realm of science fiction. It's a little like a giant Dalek (perhaps a MkI version) :-))

Two awesome images!!
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Keith Burton:

Yes, many people mentioned Dalek when I posted the complete one in 2015. I had no idea what that was and when I searched online I a as surprised! Thak you, Keith!
5 years ago

Annemarie said:

great perspective.....
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Diane Putnam replied to Annemarie:

Thanks very much Annemarie!
5 years ago ( translate )

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

Now I became interested to find out more! Burning saw dust? Why? Can't one even use it to heat something? Or burn to get energy? And what is done with saw dust today?
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…:

There you go, Mr. Researcher! Very little sawdust is burned these days, it is now a valuable resource.
5 years ago

Léopold said:

Just a little bit of rust displayed !
5 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Léopold:

Just a little, yes! Thank you, Leopold!
5 years ago
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