27. composite tools

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Joining of two different materials to produce composite tools, such as stone blades fixed to wooden handles by means of glue made from tree-bark resin [1] The dictionary definition of composite is made up of disparate or separate parts or elements; compound. [2] Dictionary definition of a tool is an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations. [3]

[1]Manual page 57 [2]http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/composite [3]http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tools?s=t

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