Speedskim bend

[hail hail]

See pics. Haven't skimmed in ages and went to pull out my long speedskim out of the van And there's a slight bow in center and top end is bit of a twist. I know of this was a trowel it would be ready for the bin but will this still be ok seeing as it's plastic. What yous recon, is it still good to go?

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[bobski]

See pics. Haven't skimmed in ages and went to pull out my long speedskim out of the van And there's a slight bow in center and top end is bit of a twist. I know of this was a trowel it would be ready for the bin but will this still be ok seeing as it's plastic. What yous recon, is it still good to go? View attachment 83218View attachment 83219View attachment 83220


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Extreme temps can warp them.

Is the blade moving freely in the ally frame?

 

[Danny]

the blade expands and contracts at a different rate than the ally handle

 

[Steve Brown]

If you've had loads of shite stacked on top of it the probably f**k*d.

 

[ChrispyUK]

Never had one warp tbf. Might be ok after a bit of use though. Perhaps take it out of the handle and pop it somewhere warm ish for a bit

 

[paulf]

Never had one warp tbf. Might be ok after a bit of use though. Perhaps take it out of the handle and pop it somewhere warm ish for a bit

You've got a trouser press going spare surely.

 

[ChrispyUK]

You've got a trouser press going spare surely.

 

[ChrispyUK]

@spitty looking very smart in her work garb

 

[Cockney]

See pics. Haven't skimmed in ages and went to pull out my long speedskim out of the van And there's a slight bow in center and top end is bit of a twist. I know of this was a trowel it would be ready for the bin but will this still be ok seeing as it's plastic. What yous recon, is it still good to go? View attachment 83218View attachment 83219View attachment 83220


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Slide the blade out and buy a new one you tight f**k*r!
Also do us all a favour and keep your trotters out of the pictures next time will ya!!

 

[paulf]

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Good thing you said spitty, if Doris thought that was you......well.....good luck mopping up that mess.

 

[essexandy]

Never had one warp tbf. Might be ok after a bit of use though. Perhaps take it out of the handle and pop it somewhere warm ish for a bit

Warm water (near boiling) might just sort it.

 

[Danny]

Warm water (near boiling) might just sort it.

I would have said to do the opposite and stick it out in a frost....

My old BMX mag wheels we use to freeze to get the buckles out of them...

 

[essexandy]

I would have said to do the opposite and stick it out in a frost....

My old BMX mag wheels we use to freeze to get the buckles out of them...

Interesting. I was thinking make it pliable and then sit it on something flat to cool down.

 

[Monkey Boy]

Try it out
Buy new blade if no good

 

[Danny]

Interesting. I was thinking make it pliable and then sit it on something flat to cool down.

I think freezing resets the plastic memory...

If you heat it you risk stretching the plastic.... well thats my theory