Trapano elettrico
An electric drill used in stone carving for splitting holes, dowel holes, and other drilled operations in marble and stone.
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Triangolo proporzionale
A geometric angle drawn on a plane and used as a constant proportional relationship for enlarging measurements with compasses.
Livella
A level used to establish precise horizontal alignment and to position sculpture accurately in relation to its site.
Carotatrice
A hollow-core drilling tool or machine used to cut large circular holes in stone, leaving a removable cylindrical core.
Cuneo
A wedge of hard wood or metal used to split stone by concentrating force along a prepared cut or fracture line.
Cuneo alettato
A steel plug-and-feather splitting system consisting of a tapered wedge inserted between two semicircular feathers placed in a drilled hole.
Ferrotondo
A round-headed carving chisel with a flat cutting edge and rounded end, especially useful for curved forms and as an intermediate tool on softer stones.
Filo a piombo
A plumb line used to establish true verticals and to position sculpture accurately in relation to surrounding space.
Laser Scanner
A digital acquisition instrument used to record the three-dimensional geometry of an object and produce a digital 3D model.
Mazzetta
A compact block-like hammer of hardened steel used to drive point chisels, scapezzatori, wedges, and related heavy stone-carving tools.