Bandsaw

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A power saw, the blade of which is a continuous, narrow, steel band having teeth on one edge and passing over two large pulley wheels.

Historical Notes

1808 The first patent for a bandsaw was granted to William Newberry.

1846 Mademoiselle Crepin patents a technique that allows the two ends to be fixed together more strongly.

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