The staves for producing wooden barrels are assembled of individual segments which are fixedly connected to each other at end faces. The individual segments are shorter wood pieces that are assembled such that the stave has the required length. The wooden barrel is produced of such staves which are placed against each other seal-tightly with their narrow sides. The individual segments are machined at their end faces such that individual segments resting against each other after assembly are positioned at an angle relative to each other and form a raw stave that is curved across the length.

A semi-automated wood-cutting machine includes a receiving/alignment stage adapted to receive a piece of wood, the receiving/alignment stage having an alignment aid adapted to facilitate manual alignment of the piece of wood, and a cutting stage spaced from the receiving/alignment stage, the cutting stage being configured to cut the piece of wood along a predetermined cut pathway.

A semi-automated wood-cutting machine includes a receiving/alignment stage adapted to receive a piece of wood, the receiving/alignment stage having an alignment aid adapted to facilitate manual alignment of the piece of wood, and a cutting stage spaced from the receiving/alignment stage, the cutting stage being configured to cut the piece of wood along a predetermined cut pathway.

A wooden stave and barrel for the maturing or storage of alcoholic or spirit drinks, in which the internal side of the stave is machined to have at least two first channels and at least two second channels crossing with the first channels, determining a pattern of geometric elements. The elements remain submerged in the liquid contained in the barrel, providing a greater contact surface, thereby producing a greater transfer of the substances of the wood itself to the liquid. In addition, the pattern formed by the crossing channels permits a continuous and obstruction-free path for the liquid when it is extracted through one of the staves with an opening for the entry and exit of the liquid inside the barrel, thereby preventing unnecessary losses and unwanted internal residue for future reuse of the barrel.

A wooden stave and barrel for the maturing or storage of alcoholic or spirit drinks, in which the internal side of the stave is machined to have at least two first channels and at least two second channels crossing with the first channels, determining a pattern of geometric elements. The elements remain submerged in the liquid contained in the barrel, providing a greater contact surface, thereby producing a greater transfer of the substances of the wood itself to the liquid. In addition, the pattern formed by the crossing channels permits a continuous and obstruction-free path for the liquid when it is extracted through one of the staves with an opening for the entry and exit of the liquid inside the barrel, thereby preventing unnecessary losses and unwanted internal residue for future reuse of the barrel.

A semi-automated wood-cutting machine includes a receiving/alignment stage adapted to receive a piece of wood, the receiving/alignment stage having an alignment aid adapted to facilitate manual alignment of the piece of wood, and a cutting stage spaced from the receiving/alignment stage, the cutting stage being configured to cut the piece of wood along a predetermined cut pathway.

The present invention relates to a method for determining a profile for machining a stave from a strip of wood. For this purpose, computer means obtain a first piece of data representative of a wood strip profile and determine a second piece of data representative of said machining profile according to said first piece of data, said machining profile being inscribed in said wood strip profile and having a width changing along said stave. Said machining profile has a neutral axis having a non-rectilinear shape over the width of said stave, so that said machining profile follows said wood strip profile, maximizes the stave width and minimizes the losses of material between said strip of wood and said stave.

The present invention relates to a method for determining a profile for machining a stave from a strip of wood. For this purpose, computer means obtain a first piece of data representative of a wood strip profile and determine a second piece of data representative of said machining profile according to said first piece of data, said machining profile being inscribed in said wood strip profile and having a width changing along said stave. Said machining profile has a neutral axis having a non-rectilinear shape over the width of said stave, so that said machining profile follows said wood strip profile, maximizes the stave width and minimizes the losses of material between said strip of wood and said stave.

An automated inline rip saw system utilizing x-ray and optical scanning techniques to identify and detect flaws within a piece of wood. The present system may further utilize a precision skewing unit which may reduce or eliminate errors while allowing for precision rip cuts to be performed. Further, the present automated inline rip saw system may utilize multiple independently controlled saw blades to perform precision cuts. Finally, the present inline rip saw system may allow for more accurate detection of flaws or undesirable inclusions within the wood earlier in the wood production process, including the ability to scan for, identify, and remove sap wood from green lumber.

An automated inline rip saw system utilizing x-ray and optical scanning techniques to identify and detect flaws within a piece of wood. The present system may further utilize a precision skewing unit which may reduce or eliminate errors while allowing for precision rip cuts to be performed. Further, the present automated inline rip saw system may utilize multiple independently controlled saw blades to perform precision cuts. Finally, the present inline rip saw system may allow for more accurate detection of flaws or undesirable inclusions within the wood earlier in the wood production process, including the ability to scan for, identify, and remove sap wood from green lumber.