Log Peeler (Patent No: 375104)
Inventor: Krofta, James Location: Ponoka Comments: N/A Description: CLAIMS:-
1. In a log peeling and squaring device as described comprising a shaped handle, interchangeable knife blades secured thereto extending at right angles therefrom, one said blades being curved to conform to the approximate periphery of the log for peeling the bark therefrom, the other blade being straight for log squaring purposes, a kant hook having a T-shaped pivot arm thereon, a retaining bracket having a longitudinal slot therein wherein said pivot arm is slidably and pivotally engaged.
2. In a log peeling and squaring device as described, comprising a shaped handle, knife blades secured thereto extending at right angles therefrom, a kant hook having a pivot arm thereon, a retaining bracket therefore having slot means wherein said hook is slidably and pivotally engaged.
3. In a log peeling and squaring device as described, comprising a shaped handle, knife blades secured thereto extending at right angles therefrom, a kant hook having a pivot arm thereon, a retaining bracket therefore having a slot means therein, wherein said hook is engaged and spring means locking said pivot arm and kant hook in said slot until manually released.
4. In a log peeling and squaring device as described comprising a shaped handle, knife blades detachably secured thereto and extending at right angles therefrom, a kant hook having a pivot arm thereon, a retaining bracket therefor having slot means therein, wherein said hook is engaged and spring means locking said pivot arm and kant hook in said slot means until manually released, and spring means holding said kant hook out of the way when not in use, substantially as set forth.
5. In a log peeling and squaring device as described comprising a handle, interchangeable knife blades detachably secured thereto and extending at right angles therefrom, a kant hook comprising two portions adjustably secured together comprising length adjustment means, a retaining bracket therefore and spring means engaging said hook to hold same inoperative when not required, substantially as set forth.
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