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HOBBY MATERIALS [5 records]

Record 1 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Geology
  • Hobbies
OBS

[The Thompson Valley Rock Club is] a non-profit educational organization.

OBS

Mission Statement. To promote and encourage collecting, cutting and polishing gemstones; to promote and encourage the collection of mineral specimens, fossils and related geological materials; to promote and encourage the lapidary arts and other related crafts; to promote the exploration of British Columbia for precious and semi-precious gemstones, mineral specimens, fossils and related geological materials; to promote and encourage fraternization within the club and its members, with other clubs of similar interests, and with other interested parties; to promote and publicize the work of the club and its members by cooperating with local museums, tourist bureaus and similar associations; to publicize the work and activities of the club and its members through the use of the communications media, and any other means available and practicable; [and] to extend the interest and aid of the club to all those interested in the hobby.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Géologie
  • Passe-temps

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Toys (General)
DEF

A hobby that involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
CONT

[...] nécessaires pour l'assemblage de modèles réduits de véhicules.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Hobbies (General)
CONT

Rotary tools are also known as hobby tools as they are small and easy to handle for jobs that require precision. They combine high speed with the right accessory to produce a very versatile tool that can be used for fine detailing, precision moulding, etching glass, routing and drilling, as well as polishing and cleaning different materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Passe-temps (Généralités)
OBS

[Outil qui] est petit et facile à utiliser pour effectuer des travaux demandant de la précision. Ils allient la vitesse et le bon accessoire pour produire un outil très polyvalent pouvant être utilisé pour les travaux détaillés, le moulurage de précision, la gravure du verre, le toupillage et le perçage, ainsi que le polissage et le nettoyage des différents matériaux.

OBS

Pluriel : des hobbys ou des hobbies.

OBS

hobbys (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 4 2005-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Hobbies (General)
CONT

This 16 piece hobby knife set comes complete with three handles, metal chuck, and 13 blades. It even has a storage case. The perfect gift for a hobbyist, or as a handy addition to your survival or camping kit.

CONT

The Testors Hobby Knife is razor-sharp and can be used for trimming, cutting and modifying plastic and other materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Passe-temps (Généralités)
OBS

Pluriel : des hobbys ou des hobbies.

OBS

hobbys (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 5 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hobbies

French

Domaine(s)
  • Passe-temps
OBS

OMU

Spanish

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