A pit saw is a large, specialized saw operated by two people to cut logs into planks. One person, the pitman, stands in a pit or under a trestle below the timber being sawed while the other person stands on top of the wood and pulls the saw.

Though this log cabin was designated as a Pit Saw at Hart Square and used for such activity, it was surprising to see various-sized grinding stones hanging on it, which have nothing to do with cutting wood.

Pit Saw

Pit Saw Sign

Pit Saw Side View

Pit Saw Corner View