I have used both volunteers and staff. I usually set up a log and a two man saw with a staff person at one end and a visitor at the other, also a froe and maul to split logs. for a demostration, sometimes with a bench and drawknife to shape them, a wood lath is neat but too dangerous for visitors, unless it is a spring pole and no cutting tools. Sometimes have kids cut a dovetail or two or use a wood plane. all of these tools are available new or easily made so collection items are not harmed. Hope this helps.