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Wind turbine

Sheer legs The sheer legs that you can see next to the barn of the Tommenmolen is a full-scale reconstruction that we made based on a copy from the MOT collection and from images.  What are they? Sheer legs are a two-legged hoist with which you can lift heavy loads and also move them to a limited extent. The device can be mounted and moved. For example, it has been used since ancient times on construction sites to bring up heavy stones. Until the early 20th century, such a device was used in shipping and the military. Sheer legs consists of two connected legs with a pulley at the top. A rope runs over the pulley to a windlass at the bottom, which has two long spokes that act as a lever. By turning, you can lift a load of several hundred kilos alone or with two without exceptional effort. The device is kept in balance by tethered ropes. This reconstruction nicely illustrates the principles of drive and transmission, which is the subject of the MOT & GO exhibition you can visit in the mill....

Photo contest "Wiki Loves Heritage" Wiki Loves Heritage is a photo contest in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels taking place from 15 June until 15 November 2018 in the context of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. During the contest you are welcome to upload photos from heritage in Belgium. Heritage includes immovable heritage and movable heritage, as well as immaterial heritage as maritime heritage. Participate by uploading photos of heritage from Belgium, enrich Wikipedia and make heritage more visible for the public! Make this museum more visible! In and around the MOT there is a lot of heritage to be seen. We would like to be even more present on Wikipedia and we can use your help! Take part of the photo contest and make Wikipedia more complete. How? By visiting the Guldendal (Guldendal 20), Liermolen (Vorststraat 8) and/or Tommenmolen (Tommenmolenstraat 18) and making photo's of: The historic buildings The collection (during opening hours) Events and activities (workshops, demonstrations...)....