LT40 question log bunk spacing

[Dan_Shade]

My mill is off site right now....  Do any of you guys know how far apart the bunks are closest to the clamp?

(how short of a cant can you hold with the clamp?)

I need to make up a jig to hold short logs.  I'm thinking pipe clamps to end dog the logs.

[WoodenHead]

If you have a 1998 or newer LT40 the distance is 27 inches center to center I believe.  My mill is a 2006 and that is the measurement between the bunks (c-c) surrounding the clamp and turner.  (25 inches in between the bunks)

[drobertson]

Not sure the model or year but I would say the last post is real close, back from the mill now, not sure the exact measurement, If I were to guess on my 05' super, I would day 32-36. Between the four bunks is just under 8'  I would say regardless, use some parallels that hit the stop blocks, and a spacer board that holds the cant over the  gap if one is too short.  Done it a few times,  if you have a pile of them to cut, make a fixture , david

[Dan_Shade]

so 24" will drop between the bunks?

[drobertson]

Mine, 24-3/4" Will fall through, clamp is from operators side 8" from bunk, 29" will set on both bunks, best scenario is to make a fixture in my opinion.   david