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Arborsculpture trees from your wildest dreams!!
The Circus Trees were originally grown and created by Axel Erlandson, son of a Swedish immigrant. Inspired by observing a natural graft between two sycamore trees, Erlandson began to shape trees using intricate techniques. His techniques resulted in woven wonders made from living wood. The branches were carefully bent rather than cut and became complex and compound designs.This botanical adventure began in Hilmar, CA in the 1920s. Erlandson planted the "Four Legged Giant," surprising his family when he brought the four trees together into one. In 1946, Erlandson moved his family and his trees to Scotts Valley, CA. A year later he opened "The Tree Circus" for locals and tourists to experience the wonder of the "World's Strangest Trees." By 1957 Erlandson had created more than 70 Circus Trees. Ripley's Believe It Or Not featured the trees in the 40s and 50s. In 1957 a Life magazine article gave the trees notoriety. After Erlandson's death in 1964, the trees became part of a Scotts Valley attraction know as "The Lost World." In 1977 the property was sold with only 40 trees surviving.A local Santa Cruz architect, Mark Primack, led a valient effort to save the trees, even risking arrest for trespassing in order to water and feed the trees. Keeping as many alive as he could, Primack's efforts finally took root when they attracted the attention of tree lover Michael Bonfante. In 1985, Bonfante rescued the surviving 29 Circus Trees and gave them a home in Gilroy, CA.There are 25 Circus Trees still alive today.
The basket tree Chain link tree
Figure 8 with face Emblem
Revolving door
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The ripping chain myth!
Your trying to find a ripping chain for your chainsaw mill and you realize they are hard to find, well let me tell you that you dont need to go out and look for a special chain. Ripping chains are over rated, just a way to get some extra money out of the average joe.
Ive have run chainsaws as a hand faller on a helicopter logging operation for many years of my life, ive split logs in 2 in the bush many times because the helicopter couldn't lift a full size log, in all that time I have never needed a ripping chain to do the job, I file my saw 3 times a day and it cuts like cheese weather I cut against the grain or with the grain, some times the long string like slivers of sawdust get piled up in the dogs of the saw but its never been a problem.
I say ripping chain is a scam to get more money out of everyone who thinks they need one,"hey are you an idiot, trying to cut that log with regular chain" tell them they are idiots to pay extra for a ripping chain. all you need to do is file the chan with less angle on the tooth
Normal chain
Ripping chain
And keep the raker as high as possible to prevent the chain from cutting too fast and stalling the saw
Just my two cents
Wooden computer real not a joke!
Mahogany computer peripherals $5,450.00
Wood Contour Inc., proudly presents an exquisite line of
solid wood and stone PC peripherals, executive gifts and corporate logo products specifically designed for the non-compromising among us. Our company's extensive experience in the demanding field of luxury executive gifts and corporate logo programs ensures that you will receive the highest quality products available. The products offered by Wood Contour display a unique quality in that each item is crafted from one piece of solid wood and is not made from the wood veneer offered by other companies with similar products.
Wood Contour offers a wide range and variety of hardwoods from which each device is constructed including cherry, mahogany, beech, oak, ash, and maple. Other woods are also available upon request
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Am I on the right track here??
Ok ive been at this blog for almost a month now with very few comments on the articles, what am I doing wrong? are you people bored with the articles I post, do you people even know you can post your comments, what do I have to do to get some friendly conversation going here, does anyone ever return here after they have seen it once? what the hell do you people need to stimulate your interest? if you have been here before just post a comment on an article, let me know if the article is crap point me in the right direction, something anything
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1 log builds a house its true!!
Yes a House made from 1 log
The inside
This famous Northern California attraction was the result of a three month search for the perfect specimen Sequoia Sempervirens, which was finally located near the town of Orick, in Humboldt County, California. After felling this 13 foot diameter forest giant, Art Schmock and a helper needed 8 months of hard labor to hollow out the log into a
room 7 ft. high and 32 ft. long, weighing about 42 tons. His plan was to take it on a cross country tour to promote the redwoods. However its excess size caused problems. Its first permanent home was at Clam Beach, in Northern Humboldt County. It then became a redwood knick knack shop at Leggett, Mendocino County, just off of the Redwood Highway. During a sojourn in Phillipsville, it slid into decay until the current owners bought and lovingly restored it to a new life along the Redwood Highway. It is now near Richardson Grove Sate park at Bear Creek Meadows near the entrance to the Reggae on the River music festival site at French's Camp, California highway #101 in Humboldt county.
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The worlds largest tree crusher
The tree crusher in action
Built to kill trees
THE MACHINE AT WORK
The Le Tourneau G175 Tree Crusher, similar in principle to a steam roller, was fabricated in Louisiana, U.S.A. in 1960. On November 9, 1964, the machine arrived at Kennedy Siding on six flat cars. It required four days to unload and assemble.
From November 21, 1964, to December, 1964, an attempt was made to drive the machine across country to the work area, which was approximately four miles away. Various problems were encountered: the machine got stuck a number of times; one hill had to be cut before the machine could climb it; the weather took a turn for the worse, and the rollers iced up stopping all further activity. The machine was left for the winter about two and one-half miles in from the assembly site.
During the first part of the summer of 1965 the machine was plagued with troubles. It became stuck a number of times, and mechanical failures were common. A total of 340 acres were downed from mid-May to the end of July.
During the latter part of the summer, production was increased and the whole operation began to function more smoothly. From August 1, 1965, to November 17, 1965, the tree crusher downed 2,250 acres. The crusher operation was shut down for the winter at Cut Thumb Creek on November 17, 1965.
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Tree crusher
Found some info on a Tree crusher, the worlds largest ill post it in a few days.
Nothing to do with Sawmilling but very funny!
Bedroom Golf
1 Each player shall furnish his own equipment. Normally one club and two balls.
2 Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
3 Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the CLUB in the hole and keep the balls out.
4 For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins.
5 Course owners reserve the right to restrict shaft length so not to damage the hole(s).
6 The object of the game is to take as many strokes as necessary until the course owner is satisfied that the play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to play the course again.
7 It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately upon arrival at the course. The experienced player will take time to admire the entire course with special attention to the well formed bunkers.
8 Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played or are currently playing to the owner of the course being played. Upset course owners have been known to damage a players equipment for this reason.
9 Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear for their own protection.
10 Players should assure themselves that their match has been properly scheduled, particularly when a new course is being played. Previous players have been known to become irate if they discover someone else playing on what they consider to be their private course.
11 Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all times.
12 Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation. More advanced players will find an alternate means of play when this occurs.
13 Players are strongly encouraged to obtain permission before playing the Back Nine.
14 Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be prepared to proceed at a faster pace, at least temporarily, at the owners request.
15 It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match.
Too bad we can't cut in the bush any more
All you old loggers out there know what I am talking about, there was a time when you could drag your sawmill into the bush find a good spot and start cutting your product, those days are gone, I guess the enviromentalists have won the battle to protect the forest, I guess picking flowers and growing pot are more important than making a living for your family. when was the last time you saw a hippie with a real job working for a living? they are all waiting for guys like us to hand them their welfare check. I believe we should be allowed to go into the bush and make our product just like the old days, there would be more jobs out there, and there wouldnt be a wildfire problem every summer, hell id even hire a few hippies.
Just my opinion
Canfor Unveils World's Largest Sawmill
February 9, 2004, Houston, BC David Emerson, President and CEO of Canfor Corporation (CFP:TSX) was joined
by Premier Gordon Campbell, Forests Minister Mike DeJong, Mayor Sharon Smith and guests to unveil the recent
capital upgrades to Canfors Houston sawmill. The $26.4 million capital investment increases the mills annual
capacity by over 30% from 450 million board feet to 600 million board feet. The Houston sawmill will now be the
largest capacity sawmill in the world.
This investment reflects Canfors focus on high return capital projects that fit our overall strategy to enhance the
productivity of our mills and lower our conversion costs, said President and CEO, David Emerson. The magnitude of
this project alone is significant, reducing Canfor Houstons mill conversion costs by 24% and the entire Wood
Products Groups cost structure by 4%. By ensuring that our mills are among the most efficient in the world, Canfor is
in a position to run our operations continually and serve our customers consistently. This, in turn, creates stability for
contractors, suppliers, workers and the community tax base.
The Houston capital project includes new scanning equipment to increase volume recovery from the logs, two new
planers, two new Machine Stress Rating machines, new trimmer/sort lines and additional dry kiln capacity. Plant
Manager Dennis Hotte stated that, The investment that went into the Houston mill not only increases our capacity
and drastically reduces our conversion costs through economies of scale but also allows us to produce more
premium grade, higher margin lumber, which is good for the companys bottom line.
Canfor also completed major capital project upgrades at the Prince George and Fort St. John sawmills in 2003.
These projects, along with a large number of smaller, high return capital projects and management initiatives, are part
of the Companys ongoing Cost Reduction/Margin Improvement program.
Canfor Corporation is a leading Canadian integrated forest products company based in British Columbia. The
company has extensive woodlands operations and manufacturing facilities in BC, Alberta and Quebec, and a lumber
remanufacturing plant in Washington State. Canfor is a major producer and supplier of lumber, bleached kraft pulp,
specialty kraft paper and plywood for markets around the world. The common shares of Canfor Corporation are listed
on the TSX. The operating company is Canadian Forest Products Ltd. from which the name Canfor is derived
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For more information, please contact:
Lee Coonfer
Manager, Corporate Communications
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
Office: 604.661.5225
Cell: 604.209.7097
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Come on its feasable isnt it?
Ok Its not that funny
Youll never cut these trees on your little mill!
Try cutting those trees on your puny bandmill
The tallest standing Giant Sequoia has a height of about 94.8 metres (311 feet). This tree, named General Sherman, is shown in the photo at
our site. While not quite as tall as the highest Coast Redwoods, General Sherman, whose age is about 2000 years, is considered to be the world's biggest tree because it is so massive ... far thicker than most Redwoods. It is the most massive living thing; its total mass has been estimated at 10 times that of a blue whale!
Although General Sherman is the biggest Sequoia, it isn't the oldest. Some Sequoias are as old as 3200 years. But the General is still growing like a teenager; it adds enough wood to its total mass each year to make a brand new 30 metre tall, 30 cm wide tree!
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The cam over cluch, an engineering marvel!
The basic cam over clutch design is illustrated here if you ever wondered how many sawmill clutches work
Throw out your woodmizer its time for plastic wood!
Perhaps you woodmizer bandmill owners should trade in your mills for plastic shredders!
Plastic lumber made from post-consumer and post-industrial waste (including soda and milk bottles, plastic grocery bags, etc.) is available from many manufacturers. Plastic wood offers several advantages over natural wood. It is generally resistant to rot, mildew and insect infestation, making it desirable for seawalls, docks, and other marine applications. Decks, picnic tables, landscaping ties, benches and refuse containers are also common uses for plastic wood. Some plastic lumber is injected with dyes during the production process, which makes stains and paint unnecessary. Uncolored products can generally be painted. Most plastic wood cannot be used for load-bearing capacity. Like natural wood, plastic wood is subject to expansion and contraction with heat; however, the magnitude of expansion may be much greater than with natural wood and varies from product to product. Most recycled wood products can be cut and shaped with traditional wood working tools, but many manufacturers recommend the use of special fasteners in construction. Since most plastic lumber does not have the same bearing strength as natural wood, it is crucial that manufacturers specifications regarding the distance between supports be followed very carefully.
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Where Are all the comments?
Come on people coments on some odf these articles would make this thing more interesting, use your keyboards! and post something.
Wood Cone Speakers Breakthrough! not a joke!!
After 20 years JVC�s Wood Cone Speaker Dream Comes True
DNA cracks the case of the pilfered trees
INDIANAPOLIS - Maybe the crime-solvers at a Purdue University tree lab could inspire a new TV series: Law & Order: Special Botany Unit.
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