Patent ID: 6923228
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: B27L

Abstract:
1. A veneer-slicing apparatus comprising: a table adapted to hold a flitch; two rails extending parallel to a longitudinal direction from the table and spaced apart transversely of the direction; a frame spaced in the direction from the table; respective guide elements on the frame riding on the rails, whereby the frame is shiftable in the direction relative to the table; means for relatively reciprocating the table and the frame along a plane transverse to the direction; a blade carried on the frame and having a cutting edge; means including two actuators operatively engaged between the table and the frame and spaced apart transversely of the direction for relatively displacing the table and the frame in the direction in steps while the table and frame are being relatively reciprocated to cut slices of veneer from the flitch on the table; and means connected to one of the actuator and including a pivot between one of the guide elements and the frame for pivoting the blade about an axis generally parallel to the plane and transverse to the direction between a position with the cutting edge parallel to the plane and a position with the cutting edge forming an acute angle with the plane and for securing the blade on the frame in either of the positions.