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No, just damage.
Damage. Probably a grinder
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Abrasive damage, not an error
Makita angle grinder. Best power hand tool I ever owned.
Someone bought themselves a Dremel and was testing it out.
What they said.
That piece could be referred to as the "Scarface Roosevelt".
Definitely PMD....severe PMD....Cheers, RickO