- published: 06 Mar 2013
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A surform tool (also surface-forming tool) features perforated sheet metal and resembles a food grater. A surform tool consists of a steel strip with holes punched out and the rim of each hole sharpened to form a cutting edge. The strip is mounted in a carriage or handle. Surform tools were called "cheese graters" decades before they entered the market as kitchen utensils used to grate cheese. Surform planes have been described as a cross between a rasp and a plane.
Although similar to many food graters made of perforated sheet metal, surforms differ in having sharpened rims. Also, a surform typically is used to shape material, rather than grate it.
The word surform is an apparent portmanteau of "surface" and "form". It is unclear whether this is a genericized trademark or the opposite, a common name that was subsequently trademarked. Surform is a registered trade mark of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in many countries across the world. Surform was first registered as a trade mark in the United Kingdom on 25 September 1953
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The 10" Stanley Surform is a staple in any surfboard shaper and wood worker's tool quiver. The 10" Surform is a highly durable tool that removes material rapidly from most surfaces. Although it doesn't leave the cleanest finish, it brings your project to that finishing point quickly.
Shaping wood can be done easily with a surform and sanding boards. In this video, we take a look at just a couple of uses that a surform is great for. I also show you how to make sanding boards that come in handy for all kinds of sanding and shaping aplications. Affiliate links - Sureform tool - http://amzn.to/29gq7LT Sureform blade replacements - http://amzn.to/29gpJNa 3 by 24 sanding belts - http://amzn.to/29gq2Ys Subscribe Here - https://www.youtube.com/user/rusticman1973 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkwoodworks/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/izzyswanswoodworks/ Checkout My website for more fun projects - https://www.thinkwoodworks.net/
Selecting a wood shaping tool can be confusing. Ron explains the four main kinds of shaping tools and their basic use. www.woodworkingwithron.com
A cheap and useful tool which enables you to trim and shape plasterboard. Price from @ £5.00
The Stanley surform rasp is a very versatile tool as it can be used on woods, composites, and foam. This is a tool used by surfboard shapers in place of the standard 10" surform. This is a very abrasive rasp that removes material rapidly.
The Stanley Surform Shaver is a great, easy to use, tool that removes material quickly. It Surform blade has an aggressive cutting pattern that is commonly used on foam, wood, and plastics. It's really up to you how you use this tool!
The 5" Stanley Surform is a fantastic tool that has the same cutting power as the 10" Surform but in a smaller package. Get in those hard to reach areas, remove material with accuracy and get the job done quickly with the 5" Stanley Surform.
This is a Stanley Surform that I picked up at a yard sale. I wasn't quite happy with the look snd feel of it, so today I'm showing you the process of refurbishing it. This is my first non-weapon tutorial, and I plan on doing more of these in the future. I didn't particularly enjoy making just singshot tutorials, as it gets repetitive in the long run. Not trying to bring down anyone who makes this type of content, but as my channel is not dedicated to slingshot tutorials, I felt a need to make new content. The idea is to also make DIY projects in the future. Not everyone can build the things I do, so simpler projects should make it easeir for you learn from my tutorials and build something with your own hands. It's a much better learning experience than just knowing how to make it in theor...
Suitable for use on all types of wood, aluminium, plastics and laminates.