board cutter
A lever type of cutter mounted on a flat bed and
used for cutting hard millboard, and similar
materials. The bed is equipped with a movable
gauge against which the stock is placed for
accurate cutting, and a foot-operated clamp which
secures the material for cutting. The blade
usually has one or more counterweights at the end
opposite the handle to help prevent the knife from
falling accidently, and also to reduce the effort
required to raise the blade. See also:BENCH KNIFE ; ROTARY BOARD CUTTER .
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