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Saw′ing-block.


Joinery.) A wooden trough, through the upright sides of which a saw kerf is cut at right angles with the axis, and two others forming opposite angles of 45° therewith. These serve respectively as guides for cutting off square the ends of a piece of wood placed within the box, and for making miterjoints. See miter-box.

Sawing-block.

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