Attaching the Flitch to the Stay Log:
- The stay log holds a flitch that has grooves cut into the heart.
- Plain slicing a flitch on a radius to get a wider sheet of veneer from a smaller log.
- This machine is also used for rift production. Oak is usually the species of choice for rift slicing. With this machine we are able to align the logs at a specific angle to avoid the modular rays.
Attaching a Flitch to the Flitch Table:
- A flitch-holding system that uses vacuum suction to hold the flitch without hydraulic "dogs" or clamps.
- The vacuum suction system avoids cupping of the backing board that causes thick and thin veneer sheets.
- This machine provides a better yield and a faster cut compared to other outdated machinery.
The Slicer:
- The flitch table moves up and down, while the knife moves closer, sheet after sheet to the desired thickness.
- Slicers can cut up to 80 strokes or sheets per minute, slicing the veneer on the upstroke.