Supporting tables 8, 9 for supporting both edges 90a, 90b of a veneer 90 are arranged when both edges 90a, 90b are scarfed using circular saws 40a, 41a. Supporting tables 8, 9 include pressing units 56, 57 for pressing both edges 90a, 90b, circular saw contacting sections 54, 55 for receiving the circular saws 40a, 41a, and auxiliary conveyors 60, 62 for transporting both edges 90a, 90b in a transporting direction TD. Pressing units 56, 57 are configured to press both edges 90a, 90b against at least the auxiliary conveyors 60, 62. Auxiliary conveyors 60, 62 are arranged adjacent to the circular saw contacting sections 54, 55. Both edges 90a, 90b transported in the transporting direction TD are pressed by the pressing units 56, 57, reducing a friction acting on both edges 90a, 90b in the direction opposite to the transporting direction TD.

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