Abstract: Reconsolidated wood product (22) formed by compressing and bonding natural wood which has been rended to form open lattice work webs (14) of naturally interconnected wood strands. The webs (14) are laid over each other in overlapping fashion so as to extend at an angle to the direction of extent of the product (22), with opposite ends of the webs being closest to respective opposed surfaces (60, 64) of the product.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming a reconsolidated wood product from natural wood which has been rended to form flexible open lattice work webs (14) of naturally interconnected wood strands. The webs (14) are laid one over the other in overlapping fashion, treated with a bonding agent, and compressed in a compression apparatus (100) having two members (102, 104) which are cyclically moved towards each other, to effect compression of the webs, and then moved away from each other to permit further webs to be positioned for compression in the compression device. Movement of the webs through the apparatus is effected by engaging the bonded webs, after compression and when the members (102, 104) are moved away from each other, so as to draw following laid in webs (14) into the space between the members (102, 104).

Abstract: Apparatus for straightening frames and sheet metal products including an upright post mounted on a base plate. A tubular member is adjustably mounted on the post for movement along the same. A fluid-actuated power device is secured to and extends laterally from the tubular member on the post, said power device including a piston rod extending outwardly from a fluid cylinder, the outer end of the piston rod being coupled to the adjacent ends of a pair of parallel bars which extend alongside the cylinder and in opposed directions away from the tubular member. A hook is secured to first ends of the bars and to first ends of a pair of braces so that, when the piston of the power device is moved away from the workpiece, a force will be exerted on the workpiece to tend to straighten it. During the time when the force is exerted on the workpiece, the apparatus is held down by a chain or other fastener to the floor on which the apparatus is mounted.

Abstract: Apparatus for straightening structural parts, such as vehicle parts which can be removed from a vehicle and straightened after being bent out of shape due to a collision with another object. The apparatus includes a table on which the structural part can be mounted. The table has first and second center bars in adjacent horizontal planes, the center bars being movable relative to the table into any one of a number of operative positions. At least one outer end of each center bar is provided with means for adjustably mounting a fluid actuated power device, each power device being coupled to an upright post, whereby a chain, cable or rod can be coupled between the post and a structural part for applying a pulling force to the structural part for returning the structural part to its normal operative shape. The apparatus is substantially self-contained in that the power sources for operating the power devices can be foot or hand actuated compressors for applying pressurized fluid to the power devices.