facing tool
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of facing tool
First recorded in 1880–85
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The facing tool is placed next to the drill and is followed by a countersink, in whatever direction the turret is rotated to bring the next tool into operation.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
To break the seal, a hollow reamer or facing tool, fitted into a drill press or breast drill, is slipped over the post.
From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Otto A. Witte
A facing tool, shown in the working position in Fig.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
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