Gen. Pro Sagi Samstagern (Sagimuseum)
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Intro
The sawmill in Samstagern has been using the water power of the Sagibach since 1656. It is one of the last witnesses to past craftsmanship and, with all its machines, the largest in Switzerland.
The sawmill in Samstagern has been using the water power of the Sagibach since 1656. It is one of the last witnesses of past craftsmanship and, with all its machines, the largest in Switzerland. Between 1988 and 1991, the old sawmill was thoroughly and lovingly renovated and transformed into an active museum. Of all the work carried out, the complete reconstruction of the overshot waterwheel with a diameter of 7 meters, 56 blades and a shaft power of 4 HP deserves special mention. Another special feature is the single gang saw, which is over 100 years old. It only cuts one board from the log per pass. The bone stamper, which was still in use until around 1900 - the only facility of its kind in the canton of Zurich - has also been restored to working order.
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General information
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Gen. Pro Sagi Samstagern (Sagimuseum)
Chrummbächliweg 27 8805 Richterswil 044 785 07 79 (privat, Thomas von Atzige) sagi@sagi-samstagern.ch |
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Group & pricing information
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Admission is free for the public show sawing, donations are very welcome. Thank you very much in advance!
We are happy to organize individual guided tours for you for a fee. Details can be found on our homepage. We look forward to your visit! Schools are very welcome. |
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Genossenschaft "Pro Sagi Samstagern" (Sagimuseum)
Sagi 2
8833
Samstagern
Switzerland