Mission - Developing camaraderie among men with an interest in mechanical
technology and wood craft related fields while working on special projects
of interest.

Gatherings
Every Thursday, from 9AM to 4PM, the Over The Hill Gang (OTHG), meets in the
Mechanical Technology area of historic Joanna Furnace. Lunch is served to
all in attendance for a donation.

Projects

• Sawmilling
  Every spring until winter sets in, the sawmill at Joanna is running and producing rough-cut lumber for future use in projects.
• Property Care
  Seasonal work continues year round and the faithful OTHG volunteers take care of numerous projects related to grounds care, repairs and maintenance.
• Carpentry
  Recent projects of the OTHG include:
  

  Carpenters are building authentic doors for the Charcoal Barn Museum and preparing railings for new steps, which now take you from floor to floor with the newly installed lower level floor.

Future Projects

• Wheelwright Shop
  New construction of a replica of the Wheelwright building is currently being planned. This building will be constructed using methods authentic to the 19th century and with as much lumber from our sawmill as possible. Today you will see the active archaeological dig-taking place in advance of reconstruction.
• Underground Line Installation
  All overhead utility lines are being placed underground. This project
  continues as materials are prepared by volunteers.