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Turning chisels

Scope note

Tools with a rounded bevel on both sides, and a cutting edge which is square or skewed; used for paring and smoothing wood turned on a lathe.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161500

Broader Terms used

<chisels: woodworking tools>

Equivalent Terms used

turning chisel

Created

13yrs ago

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