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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: shamus on October 26, 2007, 09:09:46 pm

Title: Toothing Plane work like a Stanley Surfom?
Post by: shamus on October 26, 2007, 09:09:46 pm

For the purposes of wood removal (shaping a stave and rough tillering) does a Toothing Plane do a comparable job to a Stanley Surform?

Title: Re: Toothing Plane work like a Stanley Surfom?
Post by: M-P on October 26, 2007, 11:51:55 pm

Hi, I have toothing plane, but don't use it for bow making.  It's my understanding, that toothing planes were specifically designed to create a grooved surface on wood that was about to be veneered, not for wood removal.  That's the way mine works.  I don't think that there is much relationship to Surform tools.    Ron

Title: Re: Toothing Plane work like a Stanley Surfom?
Post by: snakebow on October 27, 2007, 12:06:26 am

Sure form tools are made for drywall. They don't remove wood very well. A toothing plane will work for roughing up the back of the bow for glueing on certain types of backing.

Title: Re: Toothing Plane work like a Stanley Surfom?
Post by: stiknstring on October 27, 2007, 12:38:34 am

Just saying HI BARRY