Anyone with experience shaping agave?
Forums: General DiscussionJust something that has had my curiosity for a long time is shaping an agave board. I will randomly see some that just look amazing, and I would love to give it a go. When I...
View ArticleRounded Pin-tail for Fall/winter (NJ)
Forums: General DiscussionI've been riding a flat bottom, low-rocker 6'9 x 21.5 x 2.75" single-fin, 44L egg on the small summer NJ waves. Gdaddy helped me with the design and it's been a joy to ride in...
View ArticleCatri longboard identification help
Forums: General DiscussionHi all. I recently picked up a Catri board being sold as a SUP and i'm looking for more information on it. It looks super vintage. I haven't seen a shape like it, skinny and...
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6'4"x18 3/4"x2 1/2" dick brewer shortboard
Forums: General DiscussionHowdy Swaylockers! Have another* maybe interesting board - it's a bright yellow 6'4" dick brewer thruster/shortboard - glassed on fins. Searching around online can't find any...
View ArticleDecanting Resin
Forums: General DiscussionSo... Im looking for an easier/neater way of decanting resin into my bucket for laminating/hotcoating etc? Currently, Im working out of a 20 litre pail - the 20 litre pail lid...
View ArticleStoked-n-Board???
Forums: General DiscussionDoes anyone here have any information about S-n-B that is even halfway current? Anyone have any contacts at SHCC from whom they might be able to elicit some information about...
View ArticleNew to poly glassing
Forums: General DiscussionSo I've tried to scour previous posts and have not had a satisfactory answer to this question. If it exists a link to previous thread is much appreciated!I'm trying out poly...
View Articleseeking advice: new top coat for poly resin poke boat
Forums: General DiscussionRight up front: this is a question for the laminators here, but isn't for a surfboard, although some of the discussion will probably also apply to surfcraft restoration in...
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Spray paint on foam and I have weird air patches it seems?
Forums: General DiscussionSo I've made 8 boards now each one impressively better than the one before it, and I've worked out most air bubbles each time. I have now started to spray paint my boards and...
View ArticleLooking For Space!
Forums: General DiscussionI have been living in Seal Beach, CA for about a year and a half now and really enjoy making boards. However, I am from the East Coast, (New England) and can only work on...
View Articlewhat is the ballpark weight of a 10' 6" longboard glider with 2 - 6oz top and...
Forums: General Discussionthis is my first longboard glider. i am thinking about 10' 6" x 22.5" x 4". 3/8" stinger. us blank 10' 8" C. with double 6 oz top and bottom glassing. about how much would...
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Board advice - Stress fractures?
Forums: General DiscussionI recently ordered a new board (5'9 fish) from a local shaper and am loving it so far. It's glossed with a double 6 oz on the top and a single 6oz on the bottom, and has a...
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Homemade Surfboard Shaping CNC, 3D Router
Forums: General DiscussionNot too long ago I put the CNC shaping machine I made on here for sale. It is sold now but I had a few people ask about how they can make their own so I will share my info and...
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Can’t get gloss coat back to pre sanding look after using #2 on it
Forums: General DiscussionFirst cutlap with a polished tint and it's still hazy???Ive made 2 resin tinted boards that I freelappes and only hot coated, they're for me and it was my 2,3 board so I didnt...
View ArticleA couple builds for a great mentor Bill T
Forums: General DiscussionA pictorial rundown of some of my last few builds. Im sure all the stuff has been covered build wise else where but if anyone has any questions fire away. * gotta run - I'll...
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Help with Pre-Glass Fin Boxes
Forums: General Discussionaloha all, Im on my 4th board and this will be my 2nd time installing futures boxes. I use epoxy resin, and I've just installed some gearbox boxes in a board pre-glass, but...
View ArticleBest Way to Secure Guidance Fin
Forums: General DiscussionI have had a few boards with the Guidance Fin system installed. Usually these are damaged beyond repair, however I do have a nice Weber Ski with a good-excellent box and fin;...
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BoardCAD How to add single concave and channels bottom?
Topics: BoardCADForums: General DiscussionHi, I want to add single concave (also channels) by moving up the center control point of the cross section in BoardCAD. Who knows how to do that please? See...
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Recent Franken/Longboard
Forums: General DiscussionI lucked out and picked up a 9'6" soft top for $100. And after a few sessions trying various fins, I realized that what I have is a board that catches waves well, but it...
View ArticleInstalling/sanding Futures fin boxes with Resin tint
Forums: General DiscussionFeeling good overall regarding the progress I'm making with my boards. With that said, my fin boxes look pretty bad after sanding. Was hoping someone could shed some light on...
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