Auer BL100-4 Notching Machine

JJ Smith are pleased to announce the introduction of Auer two way notching machines for the production of log cabin ‘chalet’ style joints.
The design of this type of high quality, extremely strong joint is becoming increasingly more popular in the UK in the construction of garden buildings, sheds, chalets, log cabins and swimming pool enclosures .
Based in Austria Auer are a specialist manufacturer of this type of machine offering a range of semi automatic and fully automatic equipment. In its base format the machine is equipped with 2 x horizontal and 2 x vertical heads for producing a two way notch used in a standard joint. On request the machine can be equipped with an additional horizontal grooving cutter for making the slots in the end of the workpiece, an integrated cut off saw and a drilling device to make the through hole for a tie rod.
For high level production an automated infeed can be supplied with a dedicated windows based software optimisation program and label printer. Alternatively a double ended machine for high volume production can be specified.


Balestrini Introduce NC Round End Tenoner


Balestrini the specialist manufacturer of machinery for the solid wood furniture industry have recently introduced the competitively priced Pico NC round end tenoner that eliminates the need for mechanical setting of the tenon size.

Instead the tenon width, thickness and angle are all quickly and easily set through the dedicated operating software on the main machine controller. In addition it is now possible to create two different size tenons on each work table with different operating speeds to suit the size of tenon being produced and the type of timber being machined.

All information can be memorised and freely edited as required. Thank’s to the NC control it is now also possible to produce a square end tenon. Once the program has been selected and the machine start cycle activated the operation is fully automatic.

The Pico/CN has been designed for use in both small and industrial scale workshops where rapid set up times are required for short batch production or for producing bespoke components, samples or prototypes.If required matching slot mortises can be machined on the Balestrini twin table Micron model.


Solid Wood Rip Saws From Centauro.

The new SLG range of heavy duty automatic rip saws from Centauro have been specifically developed for the safe, quick and accurate rip cutting of large solid timber sections for the joinery, furniture and solid wood flooring markets.
The machine that can have cutting length capacities from 2500mm upto 8000mm are as standard fitted with a rear pusher fence, electronically programmed with 2 speeds, that can accurately position the section of timber to be cut.

The maximum distance of the fence to the sawline is either 600, 900 or 1200mm. The saw carriage has a 15hp (20hp option) main motor and a 500mm diameter blade giving 160mm maximum height of cut. Speed is variable, upto 80 mt/min and is controlled by the operator using a foot pedal positioned along the length of the machine.

If during the cutting cycle there is a need for the saw carriage to slow down due to the density or hardness of the timber (e.g cutting through a knot) the machine detects an increase in the cutting load and automatically slows down the speed of the saw carriage.


An automatic bridge style guard with safety fingers encloses the cutting area for maximum safety. When it is necessary to make a cut on narrow material the optional pneumatic vertical clamping cylinders can be used that hold the timber in position while the saw is cutting. Other options include an overhead swinging arm control panel, a laser for the alignment of waney / uneven edge material and a device for controlling the length of cut. Centauro's UK agent will have an SL 5000 model on demonstration in our Liverpool showrooms from March.



Long stroke universal cross cut saw
Heavy duty precision crosscut saw equipped with 5hp saw motor mounted on a rectangular carriage with 8 bearings and interchangeable wear slides. The saw is capable of straight, angled or compound angle cutting. An adjustable aluminium back fence is fitted as standard with the option to fit fence extensions (1000 / 2000 / 3000 / 4000mm lengths) with flip over stops either side of the saw. The saw is fitted with electro-magnetic braking and dust extraction outlets fitted on both the saw and back guards.
  • Designed specifically to meet the requirements of cutting SIPS panels 1220mm wide.
  • 560mm dia TCT saw blade.
  • Straight cutting - 2000mm cutting capacity, 190mm depth of cut.
  • Angled cutting - 1220mm width of board at 45 degrees, 190mm depth of cut.
  • Tilted cutting - 2000mm width of board, 145mm depth of cut.
  • Compound cutting (+/- 45 degrees) - 1220mm width of board, 145mm depth of cut.
  • Dust extraction 2 off 150mm, 1 off 200mm outlets.
  • Vertical pneumatic clamps.