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Old 07-25-2010, 03:43 AM
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Default Smaller Field!?.....

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AMEN!

I am building my first board using what Billy taught me and what Rick Garrison taught me, it is going to be sweet, but I bet as it sits right now 80%finished I have appx $300 in materials cost.

I see now where the Field of Dreams cost is where it is, I love my Field of Dreams but need a smaller field to haul to game day.

Check your PM IVSOPTIONS!
Aw there you go!? minimizing to get other games in against coaches who don't like wide fields? heh heh heh heh heh.. naw....I seen my pocket book go past my exspectations too, after I finally recieved an exspensive already done adhesive Field Cover from Coach B...
This was a sign. Just the field cover was over the top, and I still had to come up with all the other pieces..
I stayed on course even though it was looking too exspensive.. and turns out, it's not bad on materials. Now, the skills are blessed in me through these guy's to create another city of Football player's of EFL in my own Back yard..
that's the hard part....
Nobody, and I mean nobody Get's it here in OKC... I even made 17 QueCards for the beginner's so they can see where to line up during the huddle..
All I can tell you is.... I'm turning heads with these MONSTER BOARDS, and if I have to make one for someone.. well... the RHEOSTAT just made my price tag go down considerably if I can't purchase them....
I have a Alternate Route that's half of the MONSTER BOARD. with still plenty of smooth vibes 4 motor style, but , built on 2 " and 1 waiting on another piece of Metal " Air Hockey Boards..
I know some of you seen them back in the day when I was still learning to build boards...
Dude PM me for more Q and A's...
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Old 07-25-2010, 11:33 AM
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Default field choice

I have a few different types of fields.

1. Rollerboards- Made of fiberboard, runs great with one new motor and the teams control is great because of the fiber surface. Less sliding after you turn it off after a play and crisp snap response when you start it for a play.
The on/ off switch does not lock and be careful of the wires or you will be welding them together. Nice size field.
Fiber wood is no longer available and you will wait a year.

2. Wattz field- Made of metal and is hand painted. Runs with a old Gotham or miggle motors and is heavy duty. The high gloss finish allows for fast game play. The hand painted surface is beautiful and is my favorite field to use. Similar the Rollerboard in size.
The players will slide after you power off when a play is over.

3. FF.COM 308- Fiberboard, heavy duty and is easy to move around. The best motor system and you can order replacement covers. ( Don't be in a rush!) Shortest length of the three 38 1/2 but it is the widest field.
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Old 07-25-2010, 11:39 AM
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I have a few different types of fields.

1. Rollerboards- Made of fiberboard, runs great with one new motor and the teams control is great because of the fiber surface. Less sliding after you turn it off after a play and crisp snap response when you start it for a play.
The on/ off switch does not lock and be careful of the wires or you will be welding them together. Nice size field.
Fiber wood is no longer available and you will wait a year.

2. Wattz field- Made of metal and is hand painted. Runs with a old Gotham or miggle motors and is heavy duty. The high gloss finish allows for fast game play. The hand painted surface is beautiful and is my favorite field to use. Similar the Rollerboard in size.
The players will slide after you power off when a play is over.

3. FF.COM 308- Fiberboard, heavy duty and is easy to move around. The best motor system and you can order replacement covers. ( Don't be in a rush!) Shortest length of the three 38 1/2 but it is the widest field.
I have played on a roller board and owned a Watts board . Love the way they both play and the description above is accurate.
I currently own a 5- 13 board and love the stadium aspect of the board, it made of pvc plastic ......... I believe and the surface is hand painted.

There are a few other board makers on this site and I cannot recall all of there names.
Just look thru the photo gallery or league section and look at all the pics , find some you like and ask the owners of those boards all the question you might have .
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Old 07-26-2010, 10:02 AM
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Wayne,

Just a small correction... The board you have is made of PVC plastic and not fiberboard.

Just thought you would like to know.

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Old 07-26-2010, 01:28 PM
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Default I bought another older rollerboard

Hi David,


I bought another older fiberbaord Rollerboard and I have not used the new one I bought from you earlier this year. Only for practice.
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Old 07-26-2010, 06:03 PM
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Default What have I got myself in to?

I had to laugh out loud on the last post. I started this thread and nowhere did I expect so much helpful information from "youse" guys.

A practice field? LOL

It never occured to me that ANYONE would have the $, drive, determination, or space (yes, I'm married) to even THINK of having a practice field for their guys.

You've got me thinking, gents. Perhaps one board isn't enough?

What have I gotten myself in to?

...But its a heck of a nice trip!

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Old 07-26-2010, 06:13 PM
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Default ..........They wrote a song about it...

'What have I gotten myself in to?"

this hobby is akin to the Hotel California, ..............you can check out anytime you want, ...........but you can never leave!
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Old 07-26-2010, 06:36 PM
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Default Mcghee scale board!

I see no one has commented on Jerry mcghee boards.I know there are not as many out there.He makes scale boards.got a steeler one coming soon.Watts does make a pretty board also,but not as big.Watts treated me right.BTW,looking forward to his figs hitting the EF world--STT
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:06 PM
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Default Hotel California

Dear Coach, Thanks. You have given my field a theme song!
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Old 07-26-2010, 11:55 PM
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ARE there any pics of a Jerry McGee Board out there? Just curious.
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