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Modified Bosch Planer Blade Alignment
Forums: General DiscussionI recently picked up a modified Bosch planer for what I would consider to be a very good deal. When I went to use it to skin a blank, it seemed to drift a bit. This could be...
View ArticleBlank discrepency
Forums: General DiscussionFirst time board builder here so I'll probably be asking lots of dumb questions in the near future. Forgive me.First question: I have a board blank whose listed rocker...
View ArticleSun Surfboards - No Info Whatsoever?
Forums: General DiscussionOkay guys, I did a search here and on google and can't find any information on the brand Sun Surfboards. I recently acquired a 70s single fin fish with the label Sun...
View Articleoverwide longboard hybrid with foil mount?
Forums: General Discussionhi everyone...am thinking of a multipurpose (mini?-) hybrid longboard which should be able to do the following:-be decently surfed (at least have fun on;) as an allround...
View ArticleBody Board Materials/Construction
Forums: General DiscussionHey all,I'm looking to make some body boards, but I'm not sure how to put them together. Looking for some help.I'm aware of PE, PP, EPS construction with PP, PE, EVA skin, and...
View Article7'0" BIG-GUY FISH FIN PLACEMENT HELP NEEDED
Forums: General DiscussionI know, I know, don't call it a "fish"...But, you know what it is =)Helping my buddy build his first board.He's bigger than me and I have no point of reference for fins on a...
View ArticleRe-sealing PU board, generally
Forums: General DiscussionHi,My apologies if this seems a stupid question.How can I re-seal a board which has multiple, ‘mystery ding’ locations.I’d like to use this 20 year old favourite,...
View Articlefin and deck patches
Forums: General DiscussionHi i was wondering if anyone can help on this : normally you would laminate the deck or fin patches at the same time as the whole board glass on the relevant face .. BUT if...
View ArticleAbout Mini Simmons size and concave.
Forums: General DiscussionHi. I am a surfer who lives in Korea.I am very interested in Mini Simmons and I hope to be able to make it.5'6", 170 pounds, 37 years old, longboard intermediate, but...
View ArticleISO Bing Nuuhiwa LW Fin
Forums: General DiscussionThis is most likely a stretch but...does anyone out there have or know someone who has vintage Nuuhiwa lightweight fin?
View ArticleVolan Glass Question
Forums: General DiscussionI’m about to do my first Volan lam. One layer on the bottom, two on the deck. I usually cut the layer next to the foam short, just below the rail apex. The outer layer is...
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Help identify vintage Hansen
Forums: General DiscussionGrabbed my first vintage board this weekend. Not quite sure what model it is though. Any...
View Articleglassing schedule Noseride (4/4+volan or 6+volan)
Forums: General DiscussionHey folks,I have been getting good information from swaylocks for years and learned a lot. Now I have to ask something.Recently I have been working on my first longboard after...
View ArticleEPS sealing
Forums: General DiscussionGood morning,I’m new on this forum but I’m reading all your messages and advices from monthsI’m from Italy and I’ve built 3 boardsThe first 2 without sealing and the third...
View ArticleAccidently glassed over fin box screw holes...
Forums: General DiscussionHi guys,So i bought a 2nd hand board and it looks like the previous ding repair accidently (or lazily) glassed over the fin box screw holes where the fin box screws to hold...
View ArticleOregon US Swayloholic in Sydney for half a day... This Friday the 21st...
Forums: General DiscussionLast minute kookyness, but can't go to Aus, on my way to Samoa, and not try to get out of the airport and have a look at Dee Why Point... Just googled this, "pictures of Dee...
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"Ring Crack" Repair?
Forums: General DiscussionHi guys. For all the repairs I have done, I have never landed on a great solution for (what I call) "ring cracks".Yes, I checked the archives, and attached photos...I refer to...
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glassing and fin question
Forums: General DiscussionHIhaving only done 2 boards - i was wondering if consideration is made as to how far to foil out the blank in relation to the final glased board being 6/4 deck and 6...
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Snapped fin screw, how to remove
Forums: General DiscussionOkay, I have an older board with an older style fin screw which apparently snapped at some point. Now, I'm at a loss as how I can remove this thing. I've tried getting pliers...
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ID this logo?
Forums: General DiscussionFriend of a friend loves a 9 fter and asked me to remake it...nobody local seems to know who the original shaper is/was. Does this logo ring a bell w any one? 20190524_101521.jpg
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