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HARDY HOLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
- Metal Forging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bottom swage
1, record 1, English, bottom%20swage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swages are forming and shaping tools... Matched or paired swages are called top and bottom swages... It is positioned [the top swage] over the metal in the bottom swage and struck with a sledge or a heavy hammer by the striker. Top and bottom swages are sometimes used separately. There are individual bottom swages to fit the hardy hole which do not have a corresponding top swage. 2, record 1, English, - bottom%20swage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
- Forgeage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étampe inférieure
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tampe%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- étampe du dessous 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9tampe%20du%20dessous
correct, feminine noun
- dessous d'étampe 3, record 1, French, dessous%20d%27%C3%A9tampe
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] étampe pour appuyer un objet rond pendant qu'on le martelle pour lui donner la forme voulue, ou pour donner une forme cylindrique à un objet plat. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tampe%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étampe inférieure. Accessoire qui s'insère dans l'œil de l'enclume et qui reçoit le métal rouge pour lui donner une forme. L'étampe est de forme cylindrique et elle est utilisée pour arrondir le fer. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tampe%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom populaire : Dessous d'étampe. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tampe%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
- Metal Forging
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- top swage
1, record 2, English, top%20swage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swages are forming and shaping tools. Matched or paired swages are called top and bottom swages.... Top swages are set tools as they have an eye extending through the head in which is placed a handle. It is positioned over the metal in the bottom swage and struck with a sledge hammer by the striker. Top and bottom swages are sometimes used separately. There are individual bottom swages to fit in the hardy hole which do not have a corresponding to swage. A few top swages are made to be worked alone. 2, record 2, English, - top%20swage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
- Forgeage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étampe supérieure
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tampe%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étampe supérieure va de pair avec l'étampe inférieure. [...] La tête creusée en forme de demi-cylindre sert à arrondir le métal. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tampe%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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