Loooonnnnngg boards!

[ErikC]

I have 33'. My mill is an older style wpf, but the tracks are extruded. I added to them with recent tracks and it all worked. We're going to need some extra track joints to put this all together, aren't we? Anybody have some?

Erik

[Fla._Deadheader]

Make 'em outta wood. I did

[Captain]

I'll fabricate track joints if necessary...

[Furby]

This idea go belly up

[zopi]

The longest bed I've heard of lately was an LT30 (WoodMizer) that was sold to the U.S. Navy for use in rebuilding the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides). It was, as I recall, 110 feet long and its purpose was to help saw the masts.

The Article is, no doubt, in the archives of Wood Mizer's house organ.

More useless information....this past year was the tenth anniversary of the Chief's initiation onboard Old Ironsides,
and I was one of the lucky 275 some odd selected chiefs to attend..We spent a week living onboard and learning to sail her,
and at the week's end, we sailed her down past Ft Independence to the turning basin at King's Roads...What an awesome
experience, to have sailed on those decks which have been defending our country for so many years..

It's 90 feet to the fighting tops...and it is one heckuva climb.

And yes, the decks are bloody hard.

ok...back on topic..reckon we can get a skillmill with enough track to mill the worlds longest toothpick?

[sbishop]

that is one long board, how do you stretch 16ft board into a 40ft?

 

Sbishop

[scsmith42]

that is one long board, how do you stretch 16ft board into a 40ft?

 

Sbishop

It's easy.... just cut up one of them trees that they get rubber from, and chain each end to a tractor and pull!   

Furby - definitely not belly up - I'm just snowed under right now and not in a position to pursue.  Hopefully someone on the left coast will come up with a log, and when that happens we can start kicking ideas back around about going for a record.

[HSV]

Hi guys 

What can I do?

This is something I had suggested to the group here in NZ early last year, to find the longest log and to mill it with a Peterson. Unfortunately, everyone here thinks I'm a bit crazy , so they ignored my emails! 

But now the FF has bought it up, I'm sure they'll be behind us!

So, the first step is finding a long log on the West Coast?  Want help?

[solodan]

So, the first step is finding a long log on the West Coast?  Want help?

Or, NZ. I am sure you guys could come up with a long log as well, but I think you would have to send a boat to pick us all up.    I'm still game. 

[HSV]

The only boat I've got is about 13' long, has 2.5 seats and a V8 engine.  So A. it ain't even big enough for 10 supermodels and B. I'd have to buy shares in an oil rig to make the round trip 

I'd love to though, believe me.

For the USA though, I was thinking about running a couple ads and talking about it in our e-newsletter (coming out on Friday) and stuff, so if you want, I can do that to get the ball rolling?

[HSV]

Every month we feature a 'site of the month' in our e-newsletter which goes out to thousands of people around the world, and this month I'm wanting to feature the 'Guiness World Records' website to coincide with this brilliant idea.

BUT, I want the go-ahead from at least three FF members involved in this idea before I do so.

I am telling people you're looking for a long log (200') in the USA, and I'm also letting people know that if they want to partake in any way (including sponsorship) to contact me.  Of course I'm referencing the Forestry Forum seeing the idea was brought forth here.

So, I need a yay or nay before Wednesday evening (USA time) please.

What do you think?

[Haytrader]

I will give my nod of approval, if that helps.
I do not have a swinger but would be willing to travel to be a part of said endeavor.
I do have a manual bandmill that I could make some serious track extension for and be involved if needed.

[scsmith42]

Well, since I'm one of the instigators on this topic, you have my blessings to pursue. 

I will provide a 10" WPF, and 66' of track to the endeavor.  Craig Blake is also in, and can contribute track as well, but we're going to need another 100' or so depending upon the log length.

In addition to finding a log, we also need to find a "finished application" for the milled boards that is close to the log (since it will not be easy to transport it).  Something like a high-end lodge or country club, or

Scott

[Burlkraft]

Since I have an ATS I can't add track, but I'll be there to do anything else. This is a great idea and I hope it comes to fruition. This could be a really fun FF event that includes our Left Coast members     

Of course some one out there is gonna have ta find us great home made burger joint or the deal is off      

[HSV]

Hi guys,
Cool, I'm going to run with it then.
I'll let you know when we get some feedback.
 

[Steve]

Where might this take place?

[Captain]

Burlkraft, you can MOST DEFINATELY add track, the tracks are all the same from your vintage mill. 

CAPTAIN

[Dave Shepard]

See what you started Scott?

This sounds like it will be a ton of fun. I say try to make a timber, someone will want to own the Guiness record timber. Burlkraft, you gonna hafta submit a signed petition from 100 forum members to the CFO (chief food officer) to eat that homemade burger?


Dave

[Burlkraft]

Burlkraft, you can MOST DEFINATELY add track, the tracks are all the same from your vintage mill. 

CAPTAIN

Well....   Count me in for my 20'         

There's 2 requirements for a location. 1) There's gotta be a big tree   2) There's gotta be a GREAT burger place near by....(with healthy food too, of course)

[LOGDOG]

Is it feasible to haul a 200' anything down the highway? I got to thinking that if you were near a Helicopter logging operation they could pick one and drop it in a clearing somewhere. But after it's cut, can it go down the road? What about these folks that I see doing the logging out west that have their website under construction (mentioned here on the Forum)? Could they provide the log?

LOGDOG