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Miter-box saws

Scope note

Backsaws with a blade 22 to 30 inches long and 4 to 6 inches wide, designed for use with the miter box for cutting miters. For shorter backsaws with stiffened blade and a handle like a hand saw, use "tenon saws."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023989

Broader Terms used

backsaws

Equivalent Terms used

miter-box saw

Created

13yrs ago

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