paring chisel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of paring chisel
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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Chisels.—The principal kinds of chisels are the paring chisel which is used entirely by hand, and the firmer chisel which is used with the mallet.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
The difference between the two lies in the shapes of their handles, and that the paring chisel is longest.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
A paring chisel worn to half its original length will serve for a firmer chisel, because when so worn it is long enough for the duty.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
A chisel should not, however, be used alternately as a paring and a firmer chisel, because the paring chisel requires to be kept in much better condition than the firmer chisel does.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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