"A foam news Scoop!"

[Anonymous]

[8D]Well here's another question from "TRME". I want to know the name of the tool you use to carve and scoop foam for your mountains, it's not the rasp, but a tool that resembles a ice cream scoop?? Or something like that [?] Can anybody tell me what it is[?] Thanks for the help[;)]
TrainsRMe[:D]

[egmurphy]

I'm guessing you're referring to a "surform" tool. they come in all shapes and sizes. I used one on my foam.


Regards

Ed

[Anonymous]

A surfoam tool, can you get it at like Sears or Home depot??

[egmurphy]

Definitely. Got mine at an HD. This is the one I think I have:
http://doityourself.com/store/6108419.htm

btw, "Surform" is a trademark name of a tool made by Stanley. There may be other similar ones, but everyone knows them as Surform.

Ed

[tatans]

Besides inhaling some of the deadliest gases on earth , I thought you used a "hot wire" system to carve out the foam , Am I wrong? and how fast and smooth does the hand scoop work?

[railroadyoshi]

If you were using a hot wire, then you might as well buy the WS foam that doesn't puff toxic fumes

[JohnT14808]

Hmmmmm. Looks easier to use than a 14 inch long steel rasp!!!

[selector]

A cheap wire brush does a good job.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info, Now I won't have to use my wife's good steak knievs. 'Just kiddin' Thanks for the help
TRAINSRME