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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2003
Applicants:
Arden L. Kunkel, Tacoma, WA (US);
Myron Sangren, Lynden, WA (US);
Inventors:
Arden L. Kunkel, Tacoma, WA (US);
Myron Sangren, Lynden, WA (US);
Assignee:
Weyerhaeuser Company, Federal Way, WA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B26D 1/54 (2006.01); B27B 13/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A cutting system includes a bandsaw employing a saw blade with an improved cutting edge. The system may employ an upper tensioning assembly and/or a lower tensioning assembly to offset the blade with respect to conventional bandsaw arrangements for applying a continuous tensioning force against the blade during use. In use, the system increases the quality of the cut and provides a straighter cut while decreasing the amount of dust generated in the cutting process as compared to conventional methods, namely, the use of circular saws.