S2 E3 Luke Janes and the Firewood Factory:
the bricoleur as engineer
Luke in the office aka Mike’s Manor
As part of our interest in all things bricolage Luke Janes’ Firewood Factory immediately caught our attention. At first glance, of course, the Firewood Factory might simply appear to be a business that process logs and sells firewood. But, at the same time, we believe it represents a prime example of the bricoleur as engineer.
Luke with repurposed mechanical diesel engine
Main controls for hydraulic driven systems
Bundling shed, with bundles, showing wooden cover over hopper
Interior of bundling shed showing the hydraulic units
Log transfer system from salvaged steel and logging chains
Main ‘Processor’ - Log rolling into processor to be chainsawed
SAW
PLUNGER
WEDGE
Two End Views: showing sorting tray, chainsaw, plunger, splitting wedge and split junks