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Record 1 2007-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Tools
  • Structural Framework
  • Finish Carpentry
CONT

The mortise axe is like a chisel. The sharp blade is not very wide. A mallet is used to strike the back of the axe head, after positioning the blade against the wood. This type of axe is used to make square mortise holes, for mortise and tenon joining.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outils (Construction)
  • Charpentes
  • Menuiserie
DEF

Outil [de charpentier] constitué par une lame métallique portant à une extrémité un ciseau ordinaire à un tranchant et à l'autre extrémité un bédane ordinaire.

CONT

La bisaigüe sert à exécuter les tenons et mortaises des grosses pièces, à dresser les bois ébauchés à la cognée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas (Construcción)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Carpintería
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