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LIME TIERS-POINT [2 records]

Record 1 1993-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
CONT

The taper file tapers towards the point, is usually single cut and has edges that are set and cut for filing the gullet between saw teeth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
CONT

Le tiers-point, effilé vers la pointe, est en général une lime à taille simple dont les chants sont taillés de manière à faciliter le limage des gorges entre les dents de scie.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Plumbing Tools and Equipment
CONT

The blunt handsaw file is of uniform width and thickness and its teeth are similar to those of the taper file.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Appareillage et outils de plomberie
CONT

La lime triangulaire pour scie est de largeur et d’épaisseur uniformes et sa denture ressemble à celle du tiers-point.

Spanish

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