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Sons of the Beach Shop FAQWhy are you replacing the brightly colored plastic-handles with the lumpy gray/white ones? So glad you asked. It is all part and parcel of our neverending quest to provide the world at large with professional grade sand carving tools that can be lovingly handed down from generation to generation. In other words, we want to build tools that will last -- even in the most adverse of conditions. Curve it, shorten or lengthen it, thicken or thin it -- the new handles on the next generation of SoB sand carving tools can easily be altered to perfectly fit the hand that’s going to use it -- yours. I carve sand in the hot sun. Is there a danger that these tool handles will melt under extreme conditions? That is actually a really good question. While we have been using these tools here in deep south Texas for a couple of months now without a problem, we are not yet into the hottest part of the season. It is conceivable that - under extreme conditions - these tool handles could become sticky or tacky. Should it become stuck to something, putting them somewhere cooler (less than 140 degrees!) should let you peel it right off. Should it become stuck to another tool handle, you may have to put both tools in hot water to separate them. We will be very interested in more field test reports as sand sculptors in other parts of the world have a chance to work with these handles. Note: we do have a few of the colored-handled tools available here. |
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After.. Note: when you order a set of "new style" tools, they will come with straight, cylindrical handles. The curved handle at right is just one of many possible ways to reshape a handle to accommodate your particular style of carving. |
I bought a set of tools from you eons ago. They have corroded with time - is there any way to revive them or will I just have to buy another set? We were in the same boat -- many of the old-style tools in our "student tool bags" were falling victim to the corrosive properties of beach living. The stainless steel bits are still useful - the problem area is where the business end connects to the handle. We have found that a dollop of heated Thermo-Loc wrapped around the connection gives new life to old tools. (Plus, it is just handy material to have around. I recently used some to cover the earpieces of a pair of sunglasses that were slotted and had a tendancy to catch in my hair. It worked like a charm.) You can purchase Thermo-Loc from a variety of sources, or we will be happy to sell it to you for $1/stick. (We use approximately 1.5 sticks for a typical handle.) see photos of the SoB Tools in action - here! |
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