WOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Customer demand for that hand peeled look continues to challenge manufactures of log home components. Over the years W.G. Benjey, Inc. has focused its attention to the needs of the log home manufacturer with the introduction of a variety of different log peelers.
In addition to our log peelers, we have other woodworking equipment to offer: Tenon Cutters, Tenon Cutting Heads, Gang Saws and Universal Blade Sharpeners to mention a few. W.G. Benjey, Inc. has been providing the industry with specialized machines since 1961. If you have an idea or problem area, we will be happy to modify any of our existing product lines or provide concepts and pricing for any custom machine.
WG Benjey Inc.
318 Cavanaugh St.
Alpena, MI 49707 USA
(989) 356-1433 | (800) 269-9006
sales@benjey.com
Log Peelers
The Hand Peeled Look
W.G. Benjey’s series of German Style Log Peelers are a cost effective way for manufacturers to boost their production. The 3250 Peeler has been recognized for its ability to obtain the hand peeled look on log and siding profiles as well as railing and spindles. A smaller version, the 2030 Peeler, has been developed specifically for log furniture railings and spindles. the 2450 Peeler offers the perfect combination between performance and price. The 8″ blades will easily face 10″ siding along with log furniture posts, railings, and spindles.
There is only one drawback to the German Style series of peelers: They are somewhat limited to smaller logs that can be hand fed into the machine. As a solution to this problem, W.G. Benjey has designed long log peelers, including the 2430LLP, which allow an operator to efficiently peel logs up to 24 inches in diameter and 60 feet in length. These large machines have many options available and are generally custom built to suit the customer’s needs.
While operators can easily use one of our German Style peelers to face pre-molded siding profiles, W. G. Benjey has designed systems specifically for this application. The 2023HH and 2023HPS Log Siding Finishing Systems are fully automated, with controls that allow an operator to customize the look of the finished product. These machines drastically increase production without sacrificing the “hand peeled” effect.
German Style Peelers
[German Style Peelers Brochure – PDF] [German Style Peelers Sales Flyer – PDF]
Introduced at the 54th annual logging congress in Escanaba, Michigan, the W. G. Benjey Inc. brand German Style Peeler has become increasingly popular with log home manufacturers. These machines are designed for quick and efficient peeling of smaller logs, 12″ or less in diameter. If you are presently peeling by hand, this machine will increase production dramatically.
Model 2450
The “workhorse” of the Benjey German Style Peelers, this model features a 32″ wheel to easily face material between 2″ and 12″ in diameter.
Model 3250
This mid-size peeler is perfect for most peeling applications. The 24″wheel will handle material up to 10″ in diameter while offering great performance at a lower price.
Model 2030
The smallest of the German Style Peelers, this model has been designed specifically for log furniture railings and spindles. The 20″ wheel peels logs up to 8″ in diameter.
Long Log Peelers
This series of peelers is specifically designed for larger logs that cannot be hand-fed into a machine by a single person. These machines can easily handle logs up to 24″ in diameter and 60 feet long. Long Log Peelers come with several options and can be custom-designed to meet the customer’s needs. [Long Log Peelers Brochure – PDF]
Model 2426
In this setup, the work piece is supported by roller saddles at each end. Driven rollers at the head end rotate the log, and the saddles can be adjusted to fit the log size. The cutting head is mounted on a space frame that moves along tracks on the base frame, allowing it to travel the full length of the frame.
Model 2430
With this machine, the cutting head is limited to 14 feet of travel, driven rollers turn the log and shuttle it left or right. Logs are loaded from one end and exit from the other, creating an assembly line effect, allowing for logs of varying lengths without adjustments.
Model 2430LLP
Upgrade your log peeling capabilities with our largest model. Features include the option for a log turning chuck, suspended cutting head for increased flexibility and clearance in your working area.
Log Siding Finishing Systems
Upgrade your log siding profiles with our Log Siding Finishing System, offering a hand-peeled finish. Automated and customizable to boost production without compromising quality.
Model 2023HH
[Brochure – PDF]
This machine is designed to create a “hand hewn” or “hand scalloped” look on the face of pre-molded siding. Three long-sweep disc-style cutting heads shape the material while it rides on a tilting belt conveyor.
Model 2023HPS
[Brochure – PDF]
Opposed to the shorter and more curved features of hand-hewn material, the W.G. Benjey machine delivers the authentic look of logs peeled with a standard draw knife. Longer, straighter cuts are effortlessly achieved utilizing a series of straight-bore, arbor-type cutting heads.
