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What type of color pattern is this?

Forums: General DiscussionI'm new here so I appoligize if this is the incorrect place to post this!  I bought this Eavey years back and have often tried to describe the distressed look to glassers but...

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Waveset identification/info

Forums: General DiscussionA friend is doing repair on a vintage Jim Phillips board and came across this waveset box. I personally have not seen this rendition. Any info is appreciated....

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Ding and spider crack repair questions

Topics: Board RepairForums: General DiscussionJust picked up a chemistry short board for a sweet deal. Only thing is there's a ding on the tail from the leash and spider cracking on the bottom of the...

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Skil Planer Refurb

Forums: General DiscussionFound some time to do some work on the back-up. I really love the Skil 676 and 190's. Today I replaced the bearings, brushes, and belt and adjused to light click. I checked...

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Damaged finbox?

Forums: General DiscussionI noticed these air bubbles at the front of my finbox (at the front of the fin). Is this a big problem or can I just surf it?799C7120-18F6-4737-AC4C-FD4DE8ADD817.jpeg

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Help with Epoxy on EPS lam problems

Forums: General DiscussionHi there!I'd need help with a lam that went wrong. It looked good when I walked away from it yesterday... It's the deck of an 7'8" egg, glassed with 2 layers of 6oz, epoxy,...

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Twin or quad on a fishy proyect

Forums: General DiscussionHi everyone, I'm new here, at least posting.I'm currently working on a fish, which was thought as a classic twin fin. But a friend of mine put a thought in my head. Do it...

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Single fin's affect on planing & trim speed

Forums: General DiscussionHi been a while since I posted. I've searched the interwebs and talked to a few people I know without finding too much insight.What I've noticed over the years is different...

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Shapers Square

Forums: General DiscussionHi there,Am new to the forum and am about to start shaping. Most tools I own already as I'm a cabinetmaker by trade.Question: Which Shapers square should I get. None are...

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" WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SURFING ? " (PHOTO thread ) ....

Forums: General Discussion... one of mine is ...... DAWN patrols !! ...(Please post up (photos of) YOUR favourite thing(s) about surfing ...)   yewwww ! ....share your STOKE !  cheers !...

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Fin Box whoa(s)

Topics: surfboard glassing and finishingForums: General DiscussionGreetings Swaylockers,I recently installed a 2+1 fin box on my "heh heh" third longboard.....and the rookie mistake that has my O.C.D....

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First board RESIN/Pigment mix

Topics: 5.8 RESIN PIGMENT FISH HELP FIRSTForums: General DiscussionHey,I'm building my first board,I'm at the glassing stage. I have some questions:- I'm using resin in styrene (Silmar 2880)-can I use...

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HWS build advice

Forums: General DiscussionHi there,I'm in the process of building a HWS and am after a bit of advice on deck strength.I have managed to source 4mm thick panels of Californian redwood (sequoia) and am...

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New Adhesive Fins?

Forums: General DiscussionI recently saw a brand advertising a set of small adhesive fins to add to the rear of any board. They were not meant to replace the fin set up already on the board, just to...

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Seeking info on old board

Forums: General DiscussionRecently purchased a 9'6" longboard on craigslist.  It seems 1960's era to me, but I'm no expert.  I'm wondering if anybody can provide any insight into the board, (when,...

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Fcs 2 install before or after tinted lamination?

Forums: General DiscussionThe title kind of says it all, I've searched through the archives but haven't been able to find my exact answer. I'm tinting my board orange and I'm curious to know the exact...

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Draw knife to cut rail bands?

Forums: General DiscussionHi there,New here and am looking at shaping my first few boards during some upcoming holidays. I've been researching relentlessly, learning about all the steps and techniques...

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Help with Quad fin setup for a Chubby 6'1"

Forums: General DiscussionHello Guys! i`m from Brazil and new on this forum.First of all, my english is not so good, so i`m sorry if i`m posting on the wrong section pr if i dont make myself clear.I...

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Kayu Surfboards Bali

Forums: General DiscussionKayuis this your venture?https://kayusurfboards.com/surfboards/or did someone steal your name

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What to do about botched cut

Forums: General DiscussionHey guys, I just made the initial cut on my first board, but I wasn’t paying attention and cut too far in on one part. I also made the mistake of cutting right on the outline...

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