What makes Microplane® Tools better?

Microplane® Tools work better because they are sharp.

Our founder, Richard Grace, dreamed of tools that would out-perform all others. To this day, our guiding principle is: “If Microplane® can’t do it better, Microplane® won’t do it at all.”

Highly Durable The blades, made of high-quality, hardened stainless steel are chemically etched for long-life. This patented process forms razor-sharp cutting surfaces that are rust-resistant.

Innovative Technology The hundreds of tiny razor-sharp cutting planes are created with our patented chemical etching process. These cutting planes allow the wood to be shaved, not scraped like normal rasps and woodworking tools. The innovative technology allows for smooth cuts and finish, even when cutting crossgrain.

More Effective The sharper Microplane blades get the job done faster, with less effort, more control and with minimum clean-up versus competitive tools. The razor-sharp etched teeth cut cleanly to create tiny shavings that fall to the surface instead of clouding the air with dust. This helps create less of an airborne hazard.

Multiple Blades, Multiple uses Our tools are versatile, designed to cut hardwood, softwood, manmade panels (plywood, masonite, particle board, O.S.B., etc.), resin and other relatively soft materials such as rubber, vinyl, plastics, fiberglass, and auto body fillers.

Once you try one, you will wonder how you ever worked without a Microplane® blade! – Richard Grace Founder of Microplane®

“Microplane® Tools shave the wood instead of tearing and gouging” – Scott Phillips Host of American Woodshop

Rotary Shaper Drill Attachments

Snap-In Rasp Replaceable Blades

Shaping Rasp Conventional Files

Hacksaw Blade Replacements

Surform® Blade Replacements

Rotary Shaper Drill Attachments

Prepare to enjoy shaping with more control and precision. Each drum has been designed to include replaceable blades with a new improved tooth pattern to prevent, not minimize, clogging.

4 Requires very little sanding after use (finish sanding only).

4 Razor sharp teeth for quick results. 4 Similar to a drum sander - with some

major improvements: • Creates small shavings, not dust for a healthier environment. • Patented design will not clog. • Features replaceable blades.

4 Can be used on wood, plastic, sheetrock, rubber, and similar materials.

4 Universal Follower Kit for consistent designs.

4 Can be used with a drill press or hand drill. 4 Recommended RPM = 1000-2000 4 Maximum RPM = 2500 “A totally new concept for shaping, forming and smoothing. The razor sharp teeth don’t clog, for a smooth, clean cut with less effort than sanding drums.” – Marion (Sparks, Nevada)

DIY Tip!

Use your Microplane® Rotary Shaper with the a drill press to use as a planer to remove excess material off doors, Sheetrock, cabinets, etc. Use your Rotary Shaper Bearing Follower Kit to shape with templates or patterns and make very consistent cuts.

Turn your drill press into a wood shaving machine!

30040 2” Rotary Shaper Replacement

30041 2” Rotary Shaper

30042 1” Rotary Shaper Replacement

30043 1” Rotary Shaper 30045 Universal Follower Kit (Will fit either blade size)

Snap-In Rasp Replaceable Blades

Prepare to enjoy carving

with these versatile tools with replaceable and reversible blades that may be turned for use on the pull or push of a stroke.

4 Can be used for general rough-cut

shaping to make your designing easier.

4 Reversible for push or pull direction and features replaceable blades.

4 Made from high quality hardened stainless steel for long lasting use.

4 For use on door edges, shaving edges on sheetrock, plastic, rubber, and Formica, just to mention a few.

4 Several different shapes-flat, angle and

round in both coarse and fine tooth-cut for specialized shaping.

4 The 3” has a small handle and blade design to fit into small, tight places.

4 Easy snap-on and snap-off process to

save time and space in your workshop.

“With Microplane® Blades, the gentlest of strokes yields aggressive, yet smooth cuts on even the hardest woods.” – K. Hemmi

DIY Tip!

Use your Microplane® Snap-In tools to fix doors that swell and stick, to clean up outlet or lighting holes in Sheetrock, or to do general honey-do’s around the house. A “musthave” in any workshop.

Replaceable & Reversible blades for multiple jobs

8” Snap-In with Coarse Flat 32001 8” Blade 32000 Coarse Round

32002 8” Coarse Angle

32003 8” Fine Flat

32004 8” Fine Round

32005 8” Fine Angle

3” Snap-In with Coarse Flat Blade 32016

32018 3” Coarse Round

32019 3” Coarse Angle

32020 3” Fine Flat

32021 3” Fine Round

32022 3” Fine Angle

Shaping Rasp Conventional Files

Prepare to enjoy shaping with these sharper rasps that cut faster and leave a smoother finish over traditional rasps.

4 Works great for using in shaped areas where a circular or angled design is needed.

4 Primarily used for wood or similar soft materials.

4 Used for very detailed work. 4 30018 & 30019 are very small and meant for specialty work.

4 30011 & 30012 have a larger surface for removal of wood areas.

4 The smaller models are designed for

intricate, delicate cuts because of the fine tooth pattern.

“I used Microplane® Rasps in every phase of the

carving process from cleaning up the chainsaw cuts on my starting block to shaping and smoothing the final curves. I have become so dependant on them that I would probably give up carving if they were no longer available”

– J. McAbery, Sculptor

DIY Tip!

Protect your Microplane® rasps by applying light pressure to the end and back of the tool while using. This will help prevent breaking the tool and will provide more stability and control to your cuts.

Great for enlarging holes & shaping inside curves

30018 Small Round

30019 Small Square

30011 Large Round

30012 Large Square

Hacksaw Blade Replacements

Prepare to enjoy shaping

with these faster cutting hacksaw blades from Microplane®.

30002 Flexible

30001 Rigid

30003 Two-in-One Saw Blade

30010 Half Round

4 Cuts 10 times faster with less effort than similar products.

4 Good for much smoother, faster results. 4 30001, 30002, & 30010 are great for using as a draw knife with hacksaw frame.

4 Shaves instead of scraping. 4 Can be used to shave with the grain, across the grain or on end-grain of the wood.

4 Blades fit a standard 12” hacksaw frame and can be also used free hand.

DIY Tip!

Use your hacksaw and blade as a draw-knife by pulling the blade towards you. This will remove a multitude of small shavings and leave a very smooth finish.

Surform®Blade Replacements

Why not replace the old Stanley Surform® blade with ours and finally get some use out of it?

30004 Microplane® Blade Replacement for Stanley® Surform® 9 7/16”

30021 Microplane® Blade Replacement for Stanley® Surform® Pocket Plane

4 Cuts 10 times faster with less effort than Surform® blades.

4 Fits both the 10” Stanley® Surform® and Surfom® pocket plane.

4 Shaves without creating dust. 4 Cuts instead of scraping/tearing the wood. *Surform® is a registered trademark of Stanley® Tools.

“This sanding disc exceeded my expectations in effectiveness, durability, and ease of use. My first use was sanding several plywood panels with hardwood edging. The sanding disc smoothed both the plywood and the edging and the disc still - Steve – Port Edwards, WI looks brand new.” “I especially like the effortless job it does as I have arthritis, this means less aches and pains in my hands and arms when - Charles – Adrian, MI sanding a large project. Love it!”

ROTARY SHAPER “Oh can I tell you: ‘This thing rocks!’ It is like a grinding wheel for wood and plastic instead of metal.” - Shawn (Cumming, Georgia) “Performance exceeds expectations!” Very handy to remove wood in shapes that would be difficult or impossible with other tools in this price range.” - Vincent (Dewey, Arizona) “The Microplane® Rotary Shaper is truly an innovative product. I wouldn’t be without one in my toolbox.” - Bobby (North East, Pennsylvania) “I would definitely recommend getting this tool. I used it on some maple table legs after leaving 1/16” waste with my scroll saw, just to see how it would work. When I finished I didn’t even need to sand. Watch out drum sander, the Microplane® Rotary Shaper is here to stay!!” - Willard (Port Orchard, Washington) “An excellent replacement for a band sander for rough to medium shaping and smoothing” -Jack (Bear, Delaware)

SNAP-IN RASPS “The Microplane® Snap-In Tool is faster than a regular file. It was easy to handle and did not need to be cleaned after each use, which made the job go faster and smoother.” - Charles (Burlington, Iowa) “This tool is much safer than a rasp. I tested this tool on hard & soft woods, both with the grain and against the grain and I had no problems with either.” - Dennis (Lafayette, Louisiana) “I really recommend this product because I used the rasp on a very old exterior door with old paint and it removed the excess wood and paint very easily. It also left a clean cut, which is unusual for a wood rasp.” - Patricia (Indiana, Pennsylvania) “A well made product. It works as it should and the blades are easy to change.” - Barry (Pfafftown, North Carolina)

From the Woodshop...

to the Kitchen...

to the Salon...

to the Future... From the Woodshop It started out in 1990, merely as a new type of woodworking tool. The Microplane® Rasp was first invented in 1990 by brothers Richard and Jeff Grace. Soon after their creative invention, a broad woodworking line developed with several different innovative products. Since then the tool designs have been perfected to include multiple blade shapes, cutting levels, and replaceable blades. To the Kitchen The big moment came in 1994, when a homemaker in Canada was making an Armenian orange cake. Out of frustration with her old grater, she picked up a new tool her husband had brought home from their hardware store, Lee Valley Tools. She slid the orange across its blades and was amazed. Lacy shards of zest fell from its surface like snowflakes. The Lees marveled at the tool, ate the cake, then promptly changed the product description in their catalog. The Microplane® grater had earned permanent space in the kitchen. To the Salon 10 years later, Microplane® introduced its

Personal Care Line. The Microplane® Foot File, with its 95 bidirectional files working to gently massage and exfoliate dry skin, was created to soothe tired, sore feet and have them feeling silky smooth and full of energy in no time.

To the Future Microplane employees are working tirelessly to create innovative and revolutionary products and product lines. Keep a watchful eye for where Microplane® products show up with our patented sharp cutting edge technology. For a store location near you, please call 1.800.555.2767, or visit our website www.microplane.com © 2005 Grace Manufacturing Inc. Microplane® is a registered trademark of Grace Manufacturing Inc.

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