Abstract: A chipping machine having an elongated, rotatable chipping member, the chipping member having at least one cutting blade and defining at least one blade opening adjacent the cutting blade. A paddle is provided on the chipping member which is associated with the blade opening and which extends radially with respect to the axis of rotation of the cutting member. The paddle preferably includes a tapered-in portion tapered inwardly toward the axis of rotation of the chipping member. A discharge chute is provided for receiving the chips cut from the article by the chipping member. The discharge chute preferably includes a generally semi-circular portion having a diameter greater than the chipping member and defines a chip path volume of generally semi-circular cross-sectional shape.