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Glassing: Weight vs Strength
Forums: General DiscussionLooking for some experts out there to see what affects 2x4 oz glass on the top and 1x4 oz glass on the bottom vs 2x6 oz glass on the top and 1x6 oz glass on the bottomIf one...
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HIC shaper help with ID
Forums: General DiscussionDoes anyone recognize the the shapers signature on this board?Most of the NJ HIC's were Lynn ShellHIC.jpeg
View ArticleBeginner Board Build
Forums: General DiscussionHi everyone, I hope everyone is having a good start to 2020.I'm planning on building my wife her second board and after looking at the archives I'm questioning what I want to...
View ArticleUndiscovered Gems
Forums: General DiscussionIf you take the time to observe and private message some of the garage builders at Sways, you will discover people highly skilled in their real world jobs who apply their...
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Proneboard/Bodyboard Design and Build
Forums: General DiscussionNoMasTomas,I have moved my last post in the volume thread here. I am interested in your work and input. Here is the post you made that I commented on.nomastomas wrote:...
View ArticleShipping A 6'4" Surfboard. Who's least expensive?
Forums: General DiscussionI've never shipped a surfboard. I need some advice to ship a 6'4" trifin (with removable fins) from one California city to another. Who's the easiest and less expensive...
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New techniques for Duck Diving
Forums: General DiscussionAfter decades of surfing longboards I’m experimenting with shorter boards. The essential part of being a competent short-boarder is becoming competent in Duck Diving. I’m...
View Articlefin cant
Forums: General DiscussionHello there,I am currently working on my first diy surfboard project. It's going to be a 6'10 x 21.5 x 2"3/4 egg. All my outline has been cut out and I sanded the bottom and...
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Need suggestions for clark foam blanks
Forums: General DiscussionHi guys, I recently picked up a couple of Clark blanks from someone and am looking for suggestions on what to build, as they arent my normal style boards. The main issue I'm...
View ArticleSpiral Cutterhead for Skil 100 Planers!
Forums: General DiscussionWell here it is!Thanks to Mike at Sheartek, they are awesome!!!Sheartak Spiral Cutterhead for Skil 100 Planer with Aluminum CutterblockSheartak Spiral Cutterhead for Skil 100...
View ArticleRumor has it BSD is back!
Forums: General DiscussionAfter a hiatis, I have found my way back. Missed you guys! So, I moved my shop, in a better, more private place. lots of creative juices flowing. A few of you have stopped by...
View ArticleGordon Clark Interview
Topics: foamSurf HistoryForums: General DiscussionI was able to get Gordon Clark on camera talking about the early days. It was an interesting perspective.https://youtu.be/afRcEt88h48
View ArticleChic Me Google Adds
Forums: General DiscussionYou've all heard me complain about the Google/Alphabet Adds at the top and bottom of each page, margins etc. well hell; I withdraw all complaints and condescend. Bikini...
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Help, sanding showing thru carbon fiber
Forums: General DiscussionHi again swaylocks :)Well in my 5th board i made a huge mistake, i sanded the freelap and now its showing throughout the carbon as a white powder. I need help, is there any...
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Wood_Ogre
Forums: General DiscussionPhoto Bucket stole my pictures, the kook box is still floating, Teddy the shop dog has passed away. Wood_Ogre is building a sailboat and never sees Ambros anymore! 100_2443.JPG
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wood surfboard forum, and post your best pics
Forums: General DiscussionI haven't finished a wood surfboard in years. I have a chambered board on moth balls, and finished my last fish-bone hws years ago. I would like to start a thread on wood...
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my tail is too flat??
Forums: General DiscussionI posted some pictures. I know that a flat tail is supposed to help beginners catch waves more easily,,, but maybe it seems to me that is not accurate. I bought this board...
View ArticleLED lighting
Forums: General DiscussionHas anyone used LED strip lighting for their shaping bay ?
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Hanley Surfboards???
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone here know about Hanley Custom Surfboards? Are they still in business and being shaped? Is Jim Hanley alive and well? I recently picked up a used 9' Hanley singlefin...
View Articlesharp rails, skimboard, skimfin
Forums: General Discussionthoughts on shaping a finned skimboardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ_yZ9F9DKwthis makes it sound amazing(although oddly like an advert)...
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