Patent ID: 6289954
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B27L

Abstract:
A system for converting small diameter, short logs, and split logs into viable base construction materials without generating waste, said system comprising:a support structure having a plurality of outer legs supporting a central structure, said central structure having a low speed, high torque, motor driving a first end of a central drive shaft, said drive shaft having a planing table rotatably attached to a second end, said planing table having a plurality of blades radially arranged on said planing table, each of said blades having a cutting edge and each of said blades having a narrow slot formed beneath said cutting edge,a plurality of feed chutes, each having an open top end and a bottom end, said feed chutes radially attached to said support structure and having each of said open bottom ends positioned over said plurality of blades arranged on said planing table, andremoval means positioned beneath said planing table for collecting and transferring the base material for further processing.