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Pit saws

Scope note

Large two-man saws used to saw boards from the lengths of logs which are placed over big pits. The saws are operated by one man standing on the log and the other standing in the pit.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024029

Broader Terms used

frame saws

Narrower Terms used

frame pit saws

Equivalent Terms used

pit saw

Created

13yrs ago

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