Adze (B)
Layer: B
Vector 1
Type: function Relation: material removal
Vector 2
Type: operation Relation: controlled force
Vector 3
Type: role Relation: precision shaping
Description
An adze functions as a tool that removes material through controlled force applied at a specific angle. It operates by converting human motion into a focused action that reshapes wood with efficiency and accuracy. In this layer the adze becomes a practical mechanism that enables workers to refine surfaces that cannot be shaped by simple cutting. It demonstrates how functional precision depends on the balance between strength and technique. The tool plays a role in tasks where gradual removal is more effective than direct slicing which makes it essential in traditional carpentry and boat building. Its operation reveals how tools extend human capability by transforming intention into repeatable action. The adze therefore serves as a functional system that supports processes requiring both power and subtlety.
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