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taper sawing [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing
DEF

Ripping a log by making cuts parallel to the outside surface rather than roughly parallel to the longitudinal axis.

OBS

This method of sawing results in more straight grained lumber than does through-and-through sawing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
DEF

Sciage d'une grume au cours duquel les plans de sciage sont sensiblement parallèles à un plan tangent à la surface extérieure de la bille, et non parallèles à son axe longitudinal.

OBS

Il en résulte pour le bois scié un fil plus droit.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aserradura de la madera
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