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BENCH BLOCK [2 records]

Record 1 2023-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Tools
  • Masonry Practice
  • Masonry Materials
CONT

Masonry cutters [can] split materials[, such as brick, block, concrete or stone, ] precisely [and] efficiently for many applications. [They] include bench saws, wall chasers, disc cutters, angle grinders, floor saws..., block splitters [and] more.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outils (Construction)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
DEF

A holding device consisting of a block of wood with a v-shaped piece cut out of the upper surface. When laid on the bench it is used for holding a piece of timber while it has its corners planed off, e. g. when making whippletrees, legs for milking stools, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)

Spanish

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