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Record 1 2024-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Wood Sawing
  • Wood Finishing
CONT

... the fret saw is the tool of choice for intricate work. ... Fret saw blades do not have pins. Instead, clamps on the saw hold the ends tight. ... The thinner blades [are not] designed for heavy cutting[, but they are] capable of much greater precision. ... In addition to the blade clamping mechanism, these saws also feature an adjustable frame. This enables them to accommodate different blade lengths.

Key term(s)
  • fret-saw

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Sciage du bois
  • Finition du bois

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas manuales
  • Aserradura de la madera
  • Pulido de la madera
DEF

Herramienta formada por brazos de metal en forma de U, un mango de madera y un pelo como elemento de corte.

OBS

El pelo se sujeta a la estructura metálica por medio de unas palomillas. Se utiliza para cortar maderas finas, y permite realizar cortes rectos, curvos o irregulares.

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