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Veneer saws

Scope note

Commonly defined as large frame saws whose saw web is set in the middle of a wood frame; used for cutting veneer from wood. The term also refers to a kind of backsaw with a slightly curved blade and a heavy wood back that serves as a handle. It is also a particular kind of circular saw. SALAM

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024083

Broader Terms used

<saws: woodworking tools>

Term used for

saw, veneer
saws, veneer

Equivalent Terms used

veneer saw

Created

13yrs ago

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