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Dovetail saws

Scope note

Small backsaws, about 9 inches in length, with thin blades, fine teeth, and straight handles; used for accurate work, as in cabinetmaking and patternmaking.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023985

Broader Terms used

backsaws

Equivalent Terms used

dovetail saw

Created

12yrs ago

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