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HAND LOG [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Woodworking
CONT

Made in the traditional form, this broad hatchet is a tool for rough shaping of material and can double as a camp axe in a pinch.

OBS

Broad axes(and hatchets) are described by the side of the log they cut. A right hand broad [hatchet] is used on the right hand side of the log(when looking down the length of the log.) Consequently, [it] has a head that is flat on the left side and a handle that deflects to the right(away from the flat face) so that it clears the log.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Travail du bois
CONT

Ces hachettes à équarrir de forme traditionnelle sont efficaces pour dégrossir le bois et elles sont tout aussi utiles en camping.

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