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lumberjack

the questions and answers
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How were trees felled before the advent of the chainsaw?

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Who worked as a lumberjack in Ticino?

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What were the main uses of wood and timber?

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When are trees typically cut down?

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What is the axe and what was its use?

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What is the axe and what was its use?

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What is the difference between an axe and an axe?

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What is a two-handled saw and what was its use?

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What is the roll-up saw and what was its use?

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What is the roadsaw pliers and what was its use?

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What is the wedge and what was its use?

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What is the mace and what was its use?

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What were the operations following the felling of the tree?

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What is the billhook and what was its use?

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Who were the sawyers?

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What is the Trentino saw and what was its use?

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What brought about the end of the sawyers' activity?

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What is the axe and what was its use?

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Why do saw blade teeth look irregular when looked at closely?

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Who is the lumberjack?

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How were the logs transported from the forest to the valley?

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What is a log harpoon (wad) and what was its use?

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WED 1.30pm - 5.30pm

SA and SU 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 17:30

 

Closed on official holidays of the Canton of Ticino, closed for special events ( click here ).

Summer closure from June 30th to September 2nd inclusive.

Winter closure from December 19th to January 14th inclusive.

Entrance tickets:

Entrance to the Museum is free for everyone.

 

Accessibility:

The Museum is equipped with a lift (length 140 cm, door width 90 cm, internal width 110) and an access ramp and is accessible to people with mobility difficulties.

 

Guided tours and openings outside of opening hours :

By reservation only, writing to: museo@stabio.ch
Click here to read all the information about guided tours.

 

Rates (maximum 25 students/people):

- kindergartens (30 - 45 min.): 130 CHF
- elementary, middle and third cycle schools (1h - 2h): 150 CHF

- groups: 180 CHF

 

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