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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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It's amazing the tool they used back then.
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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I'm guessing that the two wheels were further apart. It had to be different if is would cut logs that could build 2 houses.

Looks nice.
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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I think Karson must be right. To have a blade 56' long, the wheels would have to have been some 18' apart by my calculations. It must have been shortened up for display purposes.
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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They need a building around that saw! COOL COOL COOL COOL! I wonder if it was set up to cut rail road ties?Niece post Loren.
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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Would have love to see this in operation, nice pic's Loren thanks for posting…BC
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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to bad it is just left to rust outside

some protection would be nice
since it is still in working order
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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Incredible! I wish it had a roof over it.
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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Is that at Ganahl Lumber ?

you find couple of saw at their several location.

http://letsfixlosal.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/img_6407-youth-center-tree-lot.jpg
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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I loving going to Laguna Beach
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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Yes, Ganahl.

Apparently they have these sorts of saws at 5 locations… something
I had no idea about.

http://www.ganahllumber.com/index.php/about-us/
 

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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California

I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth.

My guess is the wheel diameter is 66"-72". Curiously the height capacity between
the guide blocks is only about 14", so the saw must have been used in a different
setup for initial slabbing of logs, or a different saw was used for the rough work
with the big trees and this saw was used for cutting dimensioned beams.

The upper guide is not adjustable, but it does appear to be removable so conceivably
there might have been another, higher guide arm allowing the saw to handle cuts
of 30" in height or more.

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Its a shame they left it outside to be rusted, it can be still used.
So how was Laguna Beach?
 

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