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SCIE CHASSIS [9 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bead saw
1, record 1, English, bead%20saw
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bead saw: an item in the "Woodworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - bead%20saw
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- scie à châssis
1, record 1, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scie à châssis : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du bois» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - scie%20%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wood Sawing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sash gang saw
1, record 2, English, sash%20gang%20saw
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sash gangsaw 2, record 2, English, sash%20gangsaw
- sash gang 3, record 2, English, sash%20gang
correct
- gang saw 4, record 2, English, gang%20saw
correct
- gangsaw 2, record 2, English, gangsaw
correct
- frame saw 5, record 2, English, frame%20saw
- reciprocating saw 6, record 2, English, reciprocating%20saw
- frame gang saw 7, record 2, English, frame%20gang%20saw
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine in which two or more saws, i.e. plates or webs are mounted together, either on the same arbor ... or in the same sash. 8, record 2, English, - sash%20gang%20saw
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- scie alternative à lames multiples
1, record 2, French, scie%20alternative%20%C3%A0%20lames%20multiples
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- scie alternative à châssis 2, record 2, French, scie%20alternative%20%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, feminine noun
- scie alternative 3, record 2, French, scie%20alternative
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scie comportant deux ou plusieurs lames montées sur un même châssis mue par un mouvement alternatif. 4, record 2, French, - scie%20alternative%20%C3%A0%20lames%20multiples
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
- Aserradura de la madera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sierra alternativa
1, record 2, Spanish, sierra%20alternativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Hand Tools
- Rough Carpentry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- framed pit saw
1, record 3, English, framed%20pit%20saw
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... Pit Saws [inside which thin] or very narrow saw blades are stretched within a frame to prevent distortion of the blade when in use. 1, record 3, English, - framed%20pit%20saw
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The blades are often attached to the top and bottom of the frame by means of an iron ring which is split half way to receive them. They are tensioned by folding wedges below the lower ring, or by means of a thumbscrew at the top. 1, record 3, English, - framed%20pit%20saw
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pit saw : A large, generally two-man, web saw used for ripping logs, etc. in saw pits. 2, record 3, English, - framed%20pit%20saw
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Outillage à main
- Charpenterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- scie de long "à châssis"
1, record 3, French, scie%20de%20long%20%5C%22%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis%5C%22
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- scie de long à cadre 2, record 3, French, scie%20de%20long%20%C3%A0%20cadre
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- scie à châsse 3, record 3, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2sse
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scie montée dans un cadre et servant à scier de long. 3, record 3, French, - scie%20de%20long%20%5C%22%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis%5C%22
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La scie de long comporte une lame droite et relativement rigide. On la manipule à chaque extrémité au moyen d’une poignée ou d’un cadre. Elle est utilisée pour le sciage en long des billes ou des madriers. 4, record 3, French, - scie%20de%20long%20%5C%22%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis%5C%22
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
De toutes ces scies à châssis, la scie de long était la plus grande; on trouve son usage illustré dans Diderot. 5, record 3, French, - scie%20de%20long%20%5C%22%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis%5C%22
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- posting
1, record 4, English, posting
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To set up and align a set of saw blades (i.e. webs) in the sash of a frame saw. 1, record 4, English, - posting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
posting: term used in the Commonwealth. 2, record 4, English, - posting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réglage des lames d'un châssis
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9glage%20des%20lames%20d%27un%20ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de mettre en place, aligner et tendre un ensemble de lames de scies dans le châssis d’une scie à châssis. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20des%20lames%20d%27un%20ch%C3%A2ssis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aserradura de la madera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- montar las hojas
1, record 4, Spanish, montar%20las%20hojas
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wood Sawing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- horizontal-frame mill
1, record 5, English, horizontal%2Dframe%20mill
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- horizontal-frame sawmill 1, record 5, English, horizontal%2Dframe%20sawmill
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sawmill where the head saw is a horizontal frame saw. 1, record 5, English, - horizontal%2Dframe%20mill
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
horizontal-frame mill; horizontal-frame sawmill: terms used in the Commonwealth. 2, record 5, English, - horizontal%2Dframe%20mill
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- scierie à châssis horizontal
1, record 5, French, scierie%20%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20horizontal
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scierie munie d’une scie de tête formée d’une scie à châssis horizontal. 2, record 5, French, - scierie%20%C3%A0%20ch%C3%A2ssis%20horizontal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-07-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- saw protector
1, record 6, English, saw%20protector
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- saw guard 1, record 6, English, saw%20guard
correct
- protector panel 1, record 6, English, protector%20panel
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Cranab 55 is fitted with a saw protector which follows the chain bar to the trunk (Cranab AB, A Combination of Robust Condition and Advanced Technique). 1, record 6, English, - saw%20protector
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- carter de scie
1, record 6, French, carter%20de%20scie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carter de sécurité semi-fermé enveloppant, partiellement ou en entier, une scie circulaire ou une scie à chaîne, fixé soit au cadre de la scie, soit au châssis de la machine et dans lequel est logée la scie en position de repos. 1, record 6, French, - carter%20de%20scie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le plus souvent présent dans les tronçonneuses, ce carter se rencontre également dans les têtes d’abattage qui comportent une chaîne coupante. 1, record 6, French, - carter%20de%20scie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- antivibration handle
1, record 7, English, antivibration%20handle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- anti-vibration handle 1, record 7, English, anti%2Dvibration%20handle
correct
- devibrated handle 1, record 7, English, devibrated%20handle
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chain Saw - Should be equipped with a chain brake and a safety chain to reduce injuries due to kick backs. Anti-vibration handles are also recommended (FERIC, Handbook for Logging with Farm Tractor - Mounted Winches, November 1977, p. 6). 1, record 7, English, - antivibration%20handle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poignée antivibrations
1, record 7, French, poign%C3%A9e%20antivibrations
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poignée de scie à chaîne, isolée du châssis de la scie par des amortisseurs de vibrations en caoutchouc. 1, record 7, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20antivibrations
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’appareil est composé des éléments suivants : une tronçonneuse légère, [...] équipée d’une poignée antivibrations [...] (ARMEF, L’élagueur à moteur Stihl-Kieffer, s.d., p. 1). 1, record 7, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20antivibrations
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tripping chain
1, record 8, English, tripping%20chain
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- trip chain 1, record 8, English, trip%20chain
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chain attached to the tree selector and to the saw frame near the rotating axis of the saw, against which the butt of the tree comes to rest, causing it to fall backwards and free the saw. 2, record 8, English, - tripping%20chain
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chaîne trébucheuse
1, record 8, French, cha%C3%AEne%20tr%C3%A9bucheuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne attachée au guide de coupe et au châssis de la scie près de l'axe de rotation de celle-ci et contre laquelle vient buter le pied de l'arbre coupé, ce qui le fait basculer vers l'arrière, tout en dégageant la scie. 2, record 8, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20tr%C3%A9bucheuse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lift channel 1, record 9, English, lift%20channel
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
channel: a passage for liquids; groove; gutter. 2, record 9, English, - lift%20channel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- guide de levage
1, record 9, French, guide%20de%20levage
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
guide : organe(glissière, galets, poulie à gorge, etc.) qui dirige dans son mouvement une pièce d’une machine, le châssis d’une scie, etc. 2, record 9, French, - guide%20de%20levage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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