Gentlemen, The concept is not mine. The first axial shear I ever saw was constructed by Ed Burton. Then I saw a more direct shear to shaft-axial by Jussi Asto of Finland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg37Ub9CYfg&playnext=1&list=PLA4E4030DD7005668&index=13 Another great example is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djaSTzDKb3k There are no teeth on the axial-cutter wheel, nor on the stationary aperture. Shearing is powered by 40 Hp at ~60 RPM, so the torque, and thrust load is astronomical. 4" seasoned june-berry wood will part the safety drive-bolt. Lesser woods slice more easily. Please give links to any other examples known. Andrew Schofield
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