How does the Surform tool work?
| The Surform tool works by cutting thin strips of material from a workpiece to smooth or shape the object. | |
| The tool is either pushed or pulled (depending on how the blade is set) along the surface of the workpiece, cutting off the material like a grater. |
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 | The steel blade has a large number of perforations. Holes have sharp cutting edges, often referred to as "teeth", which are typically set at a 45 degree angle to the blade, allowing them to cut into surfaces and chip away material easily by sliding over it. |
 | Waste material passes through the holes as the tool cuts. |
 | Smaller surform instruments can be used with one hand, while some larger types are designed for two-handed use. |
 | The surform tool is quick and easy to use, ideal when the user wants to quickly shape and trim wood and other materials. However, a negative aspect of the surforming tool is that it can leave a rough surface on the material, meaning that the machined surface may need to be sanded down with sandpaper or a similar abrasive tool. |
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