Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for precisely controlled and operator safe removal of a desired width of layered paper from the end of a roll or paper web, as for example a paper roll having one or both ends damaged, employing a compound mount for a knife-blade type cutter which is selectively adjustable along multiple axes relative to the rotational axis and width of the paper roll as the roll is rotated independently of the cutter and without unwinding the paper web from the roll. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, only that quantity of paper web, which is damaged, is removed while maximizing the depth of cut radially into the roll by the cutter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for precisely controlled and operator safe removal of a desired width of layered paper from the end of a roll of paper web, as for example a paper roll having one or both ends damaged, employing a compound mount for a knife-blade type cutter which is selectively adjustable along multiple axes relative to the rotational axis and width of the paper roll as the roll is rotated independently of the cutter and without unwinding the paper web from the roll. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, only that quantity of paper web, which is damaged, is removed while maximizing the depth of cut radially into the roll by the cutter.