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Barrel drills

Scope note

Tools consisting of a long drill bit which pierces a spool-shaped object; used in conjunction with a bow to drill holes in brass, iron, and steel. Most often used by clock- and watchmakers.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161894

Broader Terms used

<drills by form>

Term used for

drills, barrel

Equivalent Terms used

barrel drill

Created

13yrs ago

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