Miller Daytona Beach Surf Shop
Forums: General DiscussionThis isn't my board but I'm interested in any history/info you guys have. Jamboards mentioned that Wayne Land might have worked with Miller for a brief stint. Hearing the name...
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Hot Coat Sanding Help
Forums: General DiscussionI ran into some issues after I started sanding my hot coat. I posted previously regarding air bubbles along the rail after lam. I cut them out with razor and repatched and...
View ArticleAt my wits end with poly
Forums: General DiscussionHey guys, I'm in need of lots of advice. I've built boards before using epoxy and never had an issue. Decided to move over to poly for quicker turn around time and I've been...
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Walker Blanks
Forums: General DiscussionFound on Facebook. These were in a house that some lady bought. She thought they were surfboards. She wants to unload them. No idea on actual condition, but what would they be...
View ArticleBen Apia needs help
Forums: General Discussion This is some very Sabre's news. Legendary Surfer Shaper and mentor to the Young, Ben Apia has had a number of Strokes and has Dementia. His wife and Step Mother have been...
View ArticleLooking for a Clark Foam vacuum system
Forums: General DiscussionInterested in buying a Clark Foam vacuum system if anyone has one to sell. Gave mine to a friend a few years ago and he has since sold his shop. Thanks.
View ArticleSolar Power Shaping Machine
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone run solar power for their shaping machine? I have the opportunity to get a good machine for relatively cheap but my property is limited by being off grid without...
View ArticleUV hot coat issues
Forums: General Discussion In the past I have used the pre mixed UV sanding resin without any issues. But I am doing a series of boards for friends so I bought a 5 gallon drum of UV cure lam resin from...
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Funky blunt nose beast from a stripped twisted mal
Forums: General DiscussionI'll just put the Pics in for now an put up a bit of an explanation later.You should be able to see whats going on so...
View ArticleMR 1980 Retro Twin All Dimensions
Forums: General DiscussionHello There!I want to shape a faithful and accurate copy of the MR 1980 Retro Twin. I see that Blending Curves has an MR-esq template, but I'm not sure how accurate this...
View ArticleMike Williams Kokua
Forums: General DiscussionWhatever happened to Mike C Williams Kokua?I know he had some health issues in the past. He was extremely knowledgeable.
View Article2020 issues
Forums: General DiscussionMan I can't even design a virtual new home without some kind of virtual drama :/Can we just cancel 2020?Rough Night
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Nose Rider Pig
Forums: General DiscussionNose rider pig 9'6" x 23" x 3 5/8". Reverse tail rocker, concave nose bottom, vee bottom tail, leash loop through the fin box, 10" hatchet fin, yellow foam stain, acrylic nose...
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I've been making some fins lately
Forums: General DiscussionAs part of my finfoil project, I decided to do some more hands on work to test and improve the software.I thought I'd share some pictures, who doesn't like pictures?There's...
View ArticleFreelap cleanup mistake?
Forums: General DiscussionHey guys! I've just finished up lamming the bottom of a board. And the free lap went smoothly until I realised I'd missed a few stringy parts and a few resin blobs that hit...
View ArticleBrewer - style in-line 3 fin set up question
Forums: General DiscussionHi all, Looking for info on the single + side set up a la Brewer (and others) pleaseI believe all 3 fins are placed up from the tail at about the same mark, but is there any...
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First Board Pre-Cut Checklist - Anything look/sound way off?
Forums: General DiscussionLong-time-lurker, first-time-poster here. I am stoked to be shaping my first board and wanted to run my plan by those with more experience to see if any of my dimensions look...
View ArticleTwin plus trailer fin placement?
Forums: General DiscussionHi all,Wondering what some common fin placements are for a twin plus trailer setup. From what I've found it seems the front fins are generally set around 8.5-8.75 and the back...
View ArticleO'Shaugnessy?
Forums: General DiscussionCame across a board the other day with that name on it. Obvious mid 70s diamond tail. Condition was rough. Had a "Mikus Fiberglassing" lam on the bottom. Anyone have a clue on...
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How to design and make humpback whale inspired surfboard fins
Forums: General DiscussionThis is one big rabbit hole to tinker with......be warned!The subject keeps popping up in multiple other threads and is so interesting to some that those threads end up...
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