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Pierc′ing-saw.

A thin blade fastened by screwclamps in a light frame, and used for piercing gold and silver smiths' works. Holes are drilled in the plate and the saw introduced; being then secured in the frame, the blade is reciprocated and caused to follow the lines of the templet or those which are inscribed thereon. A buhl-saw.

Piercing-saw.

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