Systems and Methods for Stripping and/or Finishing Wood Surfaces

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems and methods strip and / or finish wood surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to using systems and methods utilizing rotary apparatuses having metal embedded or bonded industrial diamonds to cut, grind, and polish wood surfaces.

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[0001]The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional Pat. App. No. 61 / 733,893, titled “Systems and Methods for Stripping and / or Finishing Wood Surfaces,” filed Dec. 5, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to systems and methods for stripping and / or finishing wood surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to using systems and methods utilizing rotary apparatuses having metal embedded or bonded industrial diamonds to cut, grind, and polish wood surfaces.BACKGROUND[0003]It is, of course, generally known to fix imperfections in surfaces of all kinds. Surfaces such as wood, plastic, concrete, or metal are not naturally smooth, shiny, or uniform. The process for fixing imperfections is time consuming, strenuous, and requires many different materials.[0004]For example, it is generally known to use sandpaper to fix imperfections in wood. Sandpaper is an abrasive material that may be used to ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for quickly and efficiently stripping and finishing wood surfaces. Specifically, it allows for faster and more efficient stripping and finishing without requiring frequent stopping of the apparatus. Additionally, it removes paint, stain, varnish, wax, or other surface coatings without leaving a large amount of residual material on the wood surface. The apparatus is also typically known for grinding concrete, providing quick and efficient preparation of the wood surface for finishing.

Problems solved by technology

Surfaces such as wood, plastic, concrete, or metal are not naturally smooth, shiny, or uniform.

The process for fixing imperfections is time consuming, strenuous, and requires many different materials.

However, belt sanders are disadvantageous because they can only be used unidirectionally.

Sanding an entire room with a rotary sander may take days.

Drum sanders or rotary sanders, whether as large machines or hand held devices, are difficult to utilize quickly and efficiently, especially over a large surface, such as a large room, a deck, or the like.

This is due to wear on the sandpaper.

As the sandpaper is utilized, it loses its abrasiveness as the abrasive material rubs off of the sandpaper.

Moreover, due to the relative fragility of paper, the sandpaper frequently becomes worn or torn during use.

When concrete is poured, the surface is never completely smooth, shiny, or uniform.

Normally, concrete grinders are only used on extremely abrasive and tough surfaces such as concrete.

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