Patent ID: 6286570
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B25D,E01B

Abstract:
A system for minimizing end splits in a log comprising:an anti-splitting device having a central web portion; a pair of end web portions joined adjacent midpoints thereof to opposite ends of the central web portion to provide the anti-splitting device with a generally I-shaped plan view configuration, the web portions having oppositely facing first and second side edges, the first side edges being tapered to define a cutting edge to facilitate insertion of the anti-splitting device into the log, the second side edges being essentially coplanar and parallel to the cutting edge to define a driven surface to which force may be applied to the anti-splitting device for inserting the cutting edge into the log; and at least two projections upstanding from the driven surface; anda driving instrument for inserting the anti-splitting device into a log, having a driving surface with a circular groove having an outer diameter and an inner diameter,wherein the circular groove receives the at least two projections, which are sized and arranged for slidable frictional contact with either the outer diameter or the inner diameter, andwherein the circular groove allows the anti-splitting device to be rotated while frictionally contacted to the driving surface to obtain the desired position of the anti-splitting device in relation to the log.