Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cross-cut saw used to prepare logs for the saw-mill by cutting off the rough ends.
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Big timbers go directly from the saw on the rolls to the back end of the mill, where the first end is trimmed by a butting-saw or cut-off-saw which swings, Fig. 48.
Handwork in Wood William Noyes
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The timber is then shoved along on dead rolls and the last end trimmed by the butting-saw to a definite length as specified, and shoved out.
Handwork in Wood William Noyes
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