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Slate trimming bench (y drafal)
A bench with a fixed iron blade attached to it, which is used by the slate trimmer - in conjunction with the cyllell naddu or trimming knife - for the hand trimming of roofing slates.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2000.133/357
Acquisition
Donation, 12/6/2000
Measurements
Length
(mm): 1520
Width
(mm): 250
Height
(mm): 400
Weight
(kg): 48.75
Material
wood
metal
Location
NSM room 33
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