Object Details
- manufacturer
- Stanley Works
- Description
- A surform is designed to remove and shape material rapidly. A rasp-like blade is on the bottom and cuts with a pull, push or sideways motion. It can shape wood, plastics and composit material. This rasp is Manufactured by Stanley Works, it is made of metal and painted grey with two wood knobs or handles. The front handle can adjust to a forward or back position. It was used by Jillian Gross while working for Habitat for Humanity, a not-for-profit, non-government organization advocating affordable housing around the world.
- When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, Jillian Gross had worked with Habitat for Humanity for three years learning woodworking and house-building skills. Groups such as Habitat for Humanity marshaled volunteers, tools and lumber to step in when it became clear that normal avenues of housing assistance were overwhelmed.
- In November 2005, Habitat for Humanity launched “America Builds on the National Mall,” a demonstration house-building marathon in Washington, D.C. in which the basic components of 51 homes were assembled within a week and shipped to the Gulf Coast. Upon completion of the project Ms. Gross, one of the house building leaders during this event, donated her tool belt, tools and protective wear to the Smithsonian Institution.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jillian Gross
- ID Number
- 2005.0276.13
- catalog number
- 2005.0276.13
- accession number
- 2005.0276
- model number
- 285
- Object Name
- Surform Surfacer
- Physical Description
- steel (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 in x 5 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 25.4 cm x 13.335 cm x 4.445 cm
- Associated Place
- United States: Louisiana, New Orleans
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- Work
- Industry & Manufacturing
- National Museum of American History
- related event
- Hurricane Katrina
- America Builds on the National Mall
- Record ID
- nmah_1323254
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-4c6f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
