Roger Tulk
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Back abut 1965, i bought a 10" Surform tool which I and a friend used in constructing a wood kayak. I used it from time to time after that, but for the last 40 years or so it has haunted the back recesses of my drawers and tool boxes. It is pretty well worn out, and from time to time I would go into a hardware store and look for the replacement blade. I only ever had the straight blade, but the blades were rare in Canada. Because of some projects I am undertaking, I wanted to use it again, so I went online. None of the Canadian suppliers have the blades, other than the 6" one, but Amazon was able to supply the 10" flat and half round blades, and a 6" blade ( have the hand file version) for a reasonable price. So I ordered them. when I went to pay, the system told me they could not ship the half round blade across the border. As the other two blades were OK, I thought this was bloody stupid. So, I had them shipped to my lovely daughter in Indiana. They'll get there on Monday, and she will gladly send them on to me.
I can't for the life of me figure why the flat blades are OK, but the half round one isn't. I remembber these being very efficient at removing wood. and I am looking forward to using them on some bow projects, and a kayak project I hope to start later this summer. It'll be a pleasure to have that old tool back in use.
I can't for the life of me figure why the flat blades are OK, but the half round one isn't. I remembber these being very efficient at removing wood. and I am looking forward to using them on some bow projects, and a kayak project I hope to start later this summer. It'll be a pleasure to have that old tool back in use.