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Scroll saws

Scope note

Hand saws set in a deep U-shaped frame with a thin blade, which is slightly wider than the blade of a fretsaw; especially suited to cutting curves.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024032

Broader Terms used

frame saws

Term used for

saw, scroll
saws, scroll

Equivalent Terms used

scroll saw

Created

12yrs ago

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