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231:McGowan, Christopher (1999-02-28).
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476:Blowing and pressing (containers)
285:Beryle, Milton K. Beryle (1968).
207:Computer numerical control (CNC)
261:Architectural Graphic Standards
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689:Satsuma Kiriko cut glass
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406:History of glass cutters
1266:Measuring and alignment
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359:on 26 September 2011
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1172:Steel wool
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506:Pressing
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196:See also
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44:annealed
1261:Masonry
1251:Kitchen
1177:Surform
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1100:Hacksaw
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990:Nibbler
965:Machete
819:Cutting
765:Related
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569:Blowing
531:Rolling
511:Casting
393:History
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