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First build review: 5'6" mini simmons.
Forums: General DiscussionHello,I had previously posted that my first build was going to be a midlength, but am having some problems getting a blank of that length, and have also wanted to build a mini...
View ArticleCompressed air to blow dust off blank before glassing?
Forums: General DiscussionI'm wondering what to use to blow all the dust and particles off my blank before glassing. I can't afford an actual air compressor/hose, which is what I've seen people use to...
View ArticleShaping Endurance
Forums: General DiscussionHey all,Bit of a different type of question here, and more aimed at some of the older guys, but how do you stay in shape to shape all day? I'm 21 and I started ghost CNC...
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Best Fin for a 9’7” pig?
Forums: General DiscussionHello surfers,Any fin recommendations for a 9'7" pig?The board is shaped and intended for NJ beach break. It's a blast. I had a 9" Velzy in yesterday and had fun. I have not...
View ArticleHot Wiring Rail Bands
Forums: General DiscussionHi GuysBeen searching the archives but there is nothing recent. Whats the latest tools (DIY or not) being used to hot wire rail bands in EPS?Cheers
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buckled board repair help
Forums: General DiscussionIm not even sure this is fixable but any help would be appreciated.Buckle is on bottom of board with the buckle reaching all the way to the rail and top on one side. Its still...
View ArticleNew skil 100 owner looking for tips on blades
Forums: General DiscussionHello. I just picked up a skil 100 off eBay for 300 dollars being shipped to Oahu. It has this curved blade installed (moon shape I guess) and I'm wondering if the FGH blades...
View Articlebit OT but interesting
Forums: General Discussionhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/valerie-taylor-playing-with-sharks_n_6018...The Trailblazer Who Swims With Sharks“I was on an adventure, and it lasted for years and years,”...
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Help - glassing gone wrong
Forums: General DiscussionHi all,oh well - my first attempt at glassing (polyesther) did not go too well. I had not enough resin to saturate the rails and have thus made some additional mix but that...
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Custom Skil 100 vacuum port
Forums: General DiscussionMy recently acquired skil didn't have any dust chute or vacuum port, and I wasn't about to spend 75 bucks for oneparts: 1 x 1 x 1 T fitting 2 end plugsi found a rain gutter...
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Makita KP0810 Modifications
Forums: General DiscussionHi Swalocks folks,I Just modified a KP0810. I orderd the mod kit from Casica Tech and assembled it. A fairley fun and easy project if you have the tools. There are just a...
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First board - finishing touches / epoxy
Forums: General DiscussionHey swaylocks - I am just finishing my first board using foam / epoxy..So I am stoked to be finishing this thing up.. Its 7'5" x 3.25" x 21". 6 oz with a deck patch on the...
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O'Neill’s surf design logo ? old pin tail
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone ever seen this logo?? Thinking maybe from San Francisco ( sf shop closed in 1966 and then moved to Santa Cruz ) not sure if design was out then thoAnyways made her...
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Surfboards La Jolla Identification
Forums: General DiscussionHaving some trouble finding a signature or number on this vintage Mirandon shape.. I think its from the late 60's. Anyone know if there's a way to tell if Bear or Nick were...
View ArticleAnyone 3d print or have dimensions of futures fin box holes?
Forums: General DiscussionI am in the process of building my first board, and can't afford the full install kit for futures. So I was thinking of using my 3d printer to print the templates needed. I...
View ArticleGlass Shop looking for a glasser
Forums: General DiscussionGlass Shop looking for a glasser, in the Los Angeles Area.please call 310-922-0139Roland.
View ArticleFCS K Fins, Made in USA
Topics: finsForums: General DiscussionAnyone happen to know what the original FCS K Fins, made in the USA, were made out of?
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Five fin placement preformance mini simmons style/hybrid surboard
Forums: General DiscussionHi Guys! I know there are a number of similar topics but didnt find the right things yet. I am already far in the proces of shaping this board and at the point of placing...
View ArticleBoard Thickness: How deep is too deep?
Forums: General DiscussionHey all,First time poster, long time creeper on here. I just ordered my first custom blank and realized (too late) that my board is incredibly thick (4 1/16 inches). I was...
View ArticleTakayama in the pink
Forums: General DiscussionHey guys.I am looking for the dimmensions of the nose and tail rocker of a 9.2 takayama In the Pink.Somehow, this info is not available on the internet....probably because of...
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