Method and apparatus for making multiple cuts with a rip saw

An automated rip saw system comprising:

• a scanning unit operable to scan a piece of wood with at least one of an x-ray scanner and an optical scanner;
• a skewing unit operable to skew the piece of wood, the skewing unit comprising:
• a plurality of rollers operable to move the piece of wood through the skewing unit;
• and
• a skewing assembly having at least one skewing pin operable to interact with a first side of the piece of wood and at least one skewing pin operable to interact with a second side of the piece of wood;
• a cutting unit having a saw assembly including a first saw blade with a first dedicated motor and a second saw blade with a second dedicated motor within the cutting unit;
• and
• a continuous path defined through the scanning unit, the skewing unit, and the cutting unit;
• wherein the saw assembly is operable to make a first cut in the piece of wood with the first saw blade and a second cut in the piece of wood with the second saw blade.