Abstract: Apparatus for cutting and notching beams to predetermined specification comprising spaced parallel loading and discharge stations for receiving and discharging beams to be treated, transfer jaws operable to seize a beam at the receiving station and move it therefrom to the discharge station in a direction at right angles to its length, operating instrumentalities for performing one or more cutting operations on the beams at different places longitudinally thereof, trolleys supporting the operating instrumentalities intermediate the loading and discharge station at a level above the path of travel of the beams from the loading station to the discharge station such that the transfer jaws move the beams into engagement with all of the operating instrumentalities as they move the beams from the loading station to the discharge station and drive means for effecting reciprocation of the transfer jaws and operating instrumentalities.

Abstract: Apparatus for surface cutting logs to provide a finished surface corresponding to the natural surface contour of the log or to impart a predetermined distinctive surface contour thereto and a method of effecting such surface contouring; said apparatus comprising log guiding and feeding means for moving a log planed at diametrically opposite sides to have spaced parallel top and bottom surfaces and diametrically opposed debarked side surfaces or a log planed on all four sides so as to have spaced parallel top and bottom surfaces and spaced parallel side surfaces, cutting instrumentalities located at longitudinally spaced intervals along the path of movement of the log at different peripheral positions which collectively remove material from the side surfaces and guides associated with the cutting instrumentalities operable to control movement of the cutting instrumentalities in accordance with deviations in the surface of the log or according to a predetermined programmed pattern.