De Rat, Wind powered sawmill in IJlst, Netherlands
De Rat operates through a platform mechanism that lifts the mill structure higher to capture stronger winds for efficient wood processing operations.
The mill stands as a preserved example of industrial engineering from the Netherlands' historical period of wind-powered manufacturing and wood processing techniques.
Local wood processing traditions continue at De Rat, where visitors can observe the complete transformation of logs into construction materials using wind power.
The sawmill maintains regular operating hours from Tuesday through Saturday, offering guided tours that demonstrate the internal mechanisms of wood cutting processes.
De Rat maintains its original wood-cutting functions and mechanical systems, processing timber through traditional methods established centuries ago.
Location: Súdwest-Fryslân
Address: Sneekerpad 16 8651NE
GPS coordinates: 53.01278,5.62694
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:00
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