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Tenon saws

Scope note

Medium-sized backsaws whose blade is stiffened on the back by a metal strip, and a handle which is usually closed like a hand saw. For larger backsaws used with a miter box, use "miter-box saws."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023994

Broader Terms used

backsaws

Narrower Terms used

carcass saws

Equivalent Terms used

tenon saw

Created

13yrs ago

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