Acronyms and abbreviations are used to make insiders feel important and
inside the loop. Witness government, sports etc. Most of woodturning's
googely-gook come from early internet and packet usage and there are
glossaries available on the net.
BTW, is ~B the full name, an acronym nicname, or abbreviation? Just
kidding!
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