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The old sawmill, set right in the woods.
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The boiler off to the side.
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Renewable energy left over from the logs provides the power.
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And scores of tubes put that power into making steam.
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Select a log from the pond.
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Next lock it onto the trolley.
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Apply power to the saw and let 'er rip.
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First cut: good for boiler fuel.
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As long as it gets trimmed up.
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About time to rotate the log on the trolley.
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Finally, a bark free block to rip.
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Stack 'em up as they are cut.
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Until the entire tree is made into boards.
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Finally, cut up the scrap so it fits in the firebox.