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TRIM SAW [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
- Masonry Practice
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- marble mason
1, record 1, English, marble%20mason
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marble masons install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. [They also] cut marble to a specified size with a power wet saw. [In addition, they] trim and polish the marble to a high luster, using power or hand sanders. 2, record 1, English, - marble%20mason
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
- Maçonnerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maçon-marbrier
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%A7on%2Dmarbrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maçonne-marbrière 1, record 1, French, ma%C3%A7onne%2Dmarbri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Sawmill machine operators
1, record 2, English, Sawmill%20machine%20operators
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sawmill machine operators operate, monitor and control automated lumbermill equipment to saw timber logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes; and saw or split shingles and shakes. They are employed in sawmills and planing mills. 1, record 2, English, - Sawmill%20machine%20operators
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9431: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Sawmill%20machine%20operators
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Saw mill machine operators
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Opérateurs/opératrices de machines à scier dans les scieries
1, record 2, French, Op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20machines%20%C3%A0%20scier%20dans%20les%20scieries
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les opérateurs de machines à scier dans les scieries font fonctionner, surveillent et contrôlent l’équipement automatisé de scierie servant à débiter des billes en pièces de bois brutes et à scier, à fendre, à tailler et à raboter ce premier débit en pièces de différentes dimensions ainsi qu’à scier ou à fendre des bardeaux et des bardeaux de fente. Ils travaillent dans des scieries et des usines de rabotage. 1, record 2, French, - Op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20machines%20%C3%A0%20scier%20dans%20les%20scieries
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9431 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - Op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20machines%20%C3%A0%20scier%20dans%20les%20scieries
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Woodworking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cut-off saw
1, record 3, English, cut%2Doff%20saw
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cutoff saw 2, record 3, English, cutoff%20saw
correct
- cut-down machine 3, record 3, English, cut%2Ddown%20machine
- docking saw 1, record 3, English, docking%20saw
see observation
- docker 1, record 3, English, docker
see observation
- butter 4, record 3, English, butter
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A saw, generally a circular saw, used to trim the ends off(i. e. to dock) timber. 1, record 3, English, - cut%2Doff%20saw
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products, the terms «docking saw» and «docker» are used in the Commonwealth. 5, record 3, English, - cut%2Doff%20saw
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Travail du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ébouteuse
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9bouteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rogneuse 1, record 3, French, rogneuse
correct, feminine noun
- scie à rogner à lame unique 2, record 3, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20rogner%20%C3%A0%20lame%20unique
feminine noun
- botteur 1, record 3, French, botteur
avoid, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scie circulaire permettant de découper avec précision les extrémités de planches ou de bois équarris de toutes longueurs, notamment celles qui comportent des défauts, afin de leur donner une longueur uniforme. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9bouteuse
Record 3, Key term(s)
- scie à rogner
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a trim saw 1, record 4, English, - hinge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pivot d'articulation 1, record 4, French, pivot%20d%27articulation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-10-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Forestry Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cutoff station
1, record 5, English, cutoff%20station
proposal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cutoff saw : A large saw, usually circular, used to trim logs to specific lengths before they enter a manufacturing plant. 2, record 5, English, - cutoff%20station
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poste de tronçonnage
1, record 5, French, poste%20de%20tron%C3%A7onnage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
une fois écorcés, les troncs empruntent une chaîne de transfert et un transporteur en direction du poste de tronçonnage (...) muni d'une scie circulaire de type balançoire (...) Les troncs rejoignent cet équipement le gros bout à l'avant. 1, record 5, French, - poste%20de%20tron%C3%A7onnage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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