The Woodshop, 2003

Lyle Opperman, of Baraboo, is shown here turning a chair spindle on the foot powered wood lathe. Lyle has spent a lot of time working on getting the wood shop set up and operational, and you have to see it in person to appreciate it. Thanks Lyle!

Jack Rhodes, of Beaver Dam, is shown here working on building a door for the cupboard in the background. Not only is Jack a well known and highly regarded collector and restorer of early tractors, but an accomplished woodworker.

Wayne Hatz, of Baraboo, WI is seen here working on making a replacement handle for one of the hammers in his collection. Wayne is sitting on a "schnitzelbank" or shaving horse.

Wheelwright Warren Sveum can usually be found demonstrating the art of the wheelwright, making and repairing wooden wheels for wagons, buggies and other horse drawn implements. Wayne has been doing this work for a number of years, having learned his trade from his father, Tom.

Just outside the woodshop, we find Jim Hoefler, of Watertown, showing off his carving skills as he carves a troll.