Heard from one of our long time PH260 users the other day. Marty Vincent is the owner of Great Lakes Log Laminators, and he told me they have been using the PH260 to mill their 2"X12" timbers for use in their laminated logs. This was incredible! Well, I had to ask how he was doing this, since I am the technical support guy for Logosol, and advise people that this machine will do up to a 4" X 10" timber, but not 12" material. He takes out one side head and does a three sided beam that is 2" thick and 12" wide! And it isn't like he is just trying this. He has been doing this for years!
He acknowledged that he was pushing the PH260 way beyond what it was designed to do, but when he started his business, he couldn't afford the bigger planers that most businesses would get to do this. But he could afford the PH260, and that's what he has used to grow his business. He produces a laminated log, that is dry through and through, and then takes these logs to another business with a big moulder for milling. But, he uses the PH260 to get his boards sized for the lamination process. He estimates he has milled over 450,000 feet of material with this planer. And this is big material!
So, if you are wondering whether the PH260 can handle the job, this should answer the question! These guys are putting the moulder to the test in a big way! You can see their website here: www.gllam.com
Congratulations to Great Lakes Log Laminators! Marty said business is booming. I'm glad the PH260 could be an important part of this growth!
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