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<br><br><br>Gentlemen,<br><br> The concept is not mine. The first axial shear I ever saw was constructed by Ed Burton.<br><br>Then I saw a more direct shear to shaft-axial by Jussi Asto of Finland.<br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg37Ub9CYfg&playnext=1&list=PLA4E4030DD7005668&index=13<br><br>Another great example is here:<br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djaSTzDKb3k<br><br> There are no teeth on the axial-cutter wheel, nor on the stationary aperture.<br>Shearing is powered by 40 Hp at ~60 RPM, so the torque, and thrust load is astronomical.<br>4" seasoned june-berry wood will part the safety drive-bolt.<br> Lesser woods slice more easily.<br><br>Please give links to any other examples known.<br><br>Andrew Schofield<br><br><br><br><br> </body>
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