The cam lifter feed mechanism of the invention comprises an inclined endless chain conveyor 
carried by an upper framework and a lower framework including a multiplicity of lug-like lumber engaging means mounted at intervals on the endless chains of the conveyor, a driven shaft journaled for roatation in the upper framework including sprockets operatively engaged with endless chains of the conveyor, a plurality of cam lifters mounted on the shaft at opposite terminal sides of the endless chain conveyor including outwardly projecting hook-like foot portions becoming Gear rack operable to engage the lowermost terminal edge of lumber continued the conveyor by the lug-like engaging means and to carry the lumber over the shaft to a spot of discharge, a downwardly inclined discharge feed guide means mounted on the upper framework between cam lifters. The low construction having a set of opposing hopper developing downwardly inclined side body people being operable to steer lumber toward the unlimited string conveyor, means mounting the countless string conveyor distally close to the lowermost end of the downwardly willing aspect frame member. The hook-like foot servings each have got a leading edge downwardly likely with regards to the radii of the cam lifter at an angle coincident with the angle of inclination of the unlimited chain conveyor, the foot part providing upwardly from the industry leading into a hook forming part.
lumber conveyor chain
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