Cheater Coat to Hot Coat
Forums: General DiscussionJust wanted to ask the experienced builders here, if there was any reason why you can't apply a cheater coat, laminate and then hot coat, on one deck before allowing to fully...
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Large volume sup build
Forums: General DiscussionHi, I'm building a large volume sup for a guy in the 330 lbs range. I've drawn this up in shape3d, can someone take a look and see if I'm on the right track. Looking for...
View ArticleGiving Away Shaping Stand etc. In SF Bay Area
Forums: General DiscussionI am moving. So I am giving away my shaping stand and glassing stands. They aren't very fancy, but I hate to throw them away. I might also give away an 2 lb EPS foam block 4"...
View ArticleSuper sap epoxy and humidity?
Forums: General DiscussionCalling all people with experience using super sap epoxy. Why's it's tolerance to humidity?I know some general purpose epoxy resins don't tolerate high humidity but some...
View Article1st time shaper question about blanks and contour
Topics: blanks1st time shapingbottomForums: General DiscussionHi,After spending the last year or two lurking around and reading tutorials. I have finally decided to shape my first board. My only...
View ArticleEPS vs. Polyurethane: Flex, Feel, and Float.
Forums: General DiscussionHello everyone, I want to start a discussion regarding the characteristics of different materials used to create surfboards; here is a bit of background information as to why...
View ArticleMy Next Shaping Adventure
Forums: General DiscussionSome of you will be surprised by my next project, a HP 5' 10'' short board. This board will also get the historic Red Dot Thrailkill decal. The fin setup is still...
View Articlefiber glass part
Forums: General DiscussionI want to make a fiber glass part and it has to be transparent what material,resin,hardner should i use
View ArticleUh-oh Kelly Slater better look out--warm water too!
Forums: General Discussionhttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/03/business/energy-environment/surfs-up-a...
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Pre WWII kookbox?
Forums: General DiscussionHi. These hae been in my wifes family as long as anyone can remember. I recently dug them out of the old collapsed boathouse based on the legend of their existence. The...
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Plastic Fantastic, G&S, and Don Surfboards?
Forums: General DiscussionGot a couple east coast finds from a friend of mine. Any info would be great. First up, Plastic Fantastic single fin. Serial 9421 6'11" 19mid x 11tail x 13 nose. Channels in...
View ArticleFinish Sanding a CNC cut blank, but filling it iin first
Forums: General DiscussionI have some CNC cut blanks to sand and glass. The bottom is completely smooth, the rails have real fine lines, only the deck is coarser.These might be bad ideas for finishing...
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7-0 Surf SUP
Forums: General DiscussionDecided to slap this together. Shaped it out and installed boxes then bagged on deck sandwich. Vacuum crushed the foam. Good thing I went out to garage and checked it...
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Advice free lap and hot coat
Forums: General DiscussionAloha everybody,I am posting this thread in order to get some advices. I performed my deck lamination by using free laps technic with polyester UV cure resin. Unfortunatly, I...
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Trying a New (?) Handboard Design
Forums: General DiscussionThree piece agave core finished with epoxy. Ambedextris and designed with swimming in mind, no fins needed. I have yet to try it, first run. Comments, thoughts, trash...
View ArticleLaminating - Multiple Layers of Cloth
Forums: General DiscussionI'm currently doing my first glass job and just finished up with the bottom of the board (6oz + 6oz tail patch). All things considered it went well; however, I noticed that...
View ArticleGlassing help please, dry weave spots...
Forums: General DiscussionHello all , I thought I would share my latest mistake ( lesson ) with you all and see if any wise soul can kindly shed some light on my problem and maybe suggest a solution.I...
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Hot coat contamination? What is this?
Forums: General DiscussionUsing epoxy resin from Bashams so pretty sure it's RR. Been making some hand planes and noticed this veining in the hot coat? Anyone know what is causing this? Been using...
View ArticleFunboard bottom contour
Forums: General DiscussionHi ,i'm in the middle of designing my funboard ,and i would like to know what kine of bottom contour is recommended \ commoni'm 90 kilo, 1.86 m. i will surf in israel(...
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