edger (ejer)

1. A circular saw for squaring the edges of lumber cut directly from the whole log: an edging-saw: usually double, hence called double edger. See saw1.-2. In leather working, a tool for trimming the edges of shoes oles, straps, harne , etc. It has a knife or cutter, the blade of which is varied in shape according to the form which it is desired to give to the work, and a gage and guides, usually adjustable, to insure the correct placing of the work. Also called edge -key, edge-plane, edge edge-rail (ej'rāl), n. On railroads, a rail so constructed that the wheels of cars roll upon its edge, the wheels being kept in place by flanges projecting from their inner periphery: so called tool. in distinction from the flat rails first used. edge-roll (ej'rol), n. In bookbinding: (a) A rolling-tool used in gilding and decorating the edges of book-covers. (b) Ornament or decoration so produced on the edges of a book-cover. edge-roll (ej'rol), v. t. 1. In bookbinding, to use an edge-roll.-2. In minting, to roll the edges of the blanks so as to produce a rim.