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AS 1729-1994 (R2016)
Timber - Handles for tools (FOREIGN STANDARD)
Specifies quality requirements for Grades AW and BW of hickory handles for striking tools and Grades A and B of Australian hardwood handles for both striking and non-striking tools. Appendices give recommendations for timber species, dimensions and tolerances of these tool handles. RECONFIRMATION NOTICE Technical Committee TM-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change. Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice. Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 May 2016. The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-012: Australian and New Zealand Timber Preservative Manufacturers Association Australian Forest Products Association Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Australian Timber Flooring Association Australian Timber Importers Federation Building Research Association of New Zealand Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QLD) Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Forest and Wood Products Australia Forestry Corporation of NSW Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia Master Builders Australia NATSPEC New Zealand Timber Industry Federation New Zealand Timber Preservation Council New Zealand Wood Processors Association Responsible Care New Zealand Scion Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board Timber Preservers Association of Australia
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