De Ster, Wind powered sawmill in Utrecht, Netherlands
De Ster features a single sawing frame with two counterweights, operating through a mechanical system that transforms wind power into sawing motion.
The mill, constructed in 1739, underwent partial demolition in 1911 but maintained its sawing operations through electric power until its complete restoration.
The mill complex includes repurposed wood storage buildings that now serve as spaces for daycare, art studios, and music practice rooms.
Visitors can explore the operational sawmill during public hours every Saturday between 13:00 and 16:00, with additional tours available by appointment.
The mill utilizes a specialized three-crank shaft system with a gear ratio of 1:2.17 and maintains a sawing frame width of 94 centimeters.
Location: Utrecht
Inception: 1739
Part of: Molenerf de Ster
Address: Jan Pieterszoon Coenstraat bij 5
GPS coordinates: 52.08972,5.10056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:44
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