Patent ID: 6125897
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: B27L

Abstract:
An apparatus for reducing the size of a wood member through gradual cutting and removal of wood elements therefrom, said apparatus comprising:a supporting member including a supporting surface for supporting said wood member;a cutting member movable relative to said supporting member for cutting said wood member while said wood member is supported by said supporting member;a platelike pushing member movable relative to said supporting member and said cutting member, said platelike pushing member configured for pushing said wood member towards said cutting member across said supporting member so that said wood member can be cut into smaller pieces by said cutting member; anda platelike containing member movable relative to both said pushing member and said supporting member, said containing member movable from a first to a second position,said containing member when in said first position being clear of a wood member insertion path allowing at least a portion of said wood member to be placed intermediate said pushing member and said cutting member, said containing member when in said second position blocking said insertion path, wherein said containing member moves in tandem along with said pushing member through a portion of the paths of movement of said containing member and said pushing member.