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English: gauge metal

French translation: acier de 2mm







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English term or phrase:14 gauge metal
French translation:acier de 2mm
Entered by:Anthony Chalkley
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Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / measures
English term or phrase: gauge metal
A circular table saw shall have a hood type guard covering the blade at all times when not in use. The guard shall be made of 14 gauge metal or thicker, or made of plastic if capable of withstanding the strikes and blows incidental to appropriate use.
Patricia Farant
France
acier de 2mm
Explanation:
14 gauge, c'est l'épaisseur de la tôle - l'équivalent précis est de 2,03mm.
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Anthony Chalkley
France
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acier de 2mm

Explanation:
14 gauge, c'est l'épaisseur de la tôle - l'équivalent précis est de 2,03mm.

Anthony Chalkley
France
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PRO pts in category: 11

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree Céline Godinho
22 mins
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agree Robert Frankling: "épaisseur" Definition: The thickness of sheet steel. Better-quality steel has a consistent gauge to prevent weak spots or deformation.
32 mins
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agree Arroger
2 hrs
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agree jacrav
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agree Demosthene
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