Another fin panel question
Forums: General DiscussionA question for the fin guys.Do you use laminating resin for the panels or sanding resin?I just made a couple of fins from a panel I made with laminating resin, no wax added,...
View ArticleAku shaper copy from ghost image board
Forums: General DiscussionHi guys. I am trying to copy an old rail I used on an existing board and integrate it into this new board I have been working on. I have tried using Ghost image and copying...
View ArticleSand after foam stain
Forums: General DiscussionCheers! I´m about to make a foam stain on my next board.Simple Question: Do I sand the foam stain before laminating or do I have to laminate over while the resin is still...
View ArticleQuestion for Greg Loehr or others: magical sealing sauce?
Forums: General DiscussionI would love to have an epoxy-based, super-thin sealer that I could brush or rub on after sanding my hot coat. Currently use Behr acrylic sealer, but it doesn't fill...
View ArticleWorking on something thought I would ask opinions
Forums: General DiscussionHi guysJust after opinionsBeen working on a virtually waterproof structural blank that could be used without glass (or at most 1 layer of glass all over) with just an epoxy...
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Creased bottom of longboard -advise?
Forums: General DiscussionAfter a couple of sessions in overhead waves I checked the bottom of my eps/epoxy LB (Proctor Super strong glassing)and noticed a very slight crease spa wise across the...
View Article"The JAVA file "BoardCAD(2).jar" could not be launched"
Forums: General DiscussionHello Everyone,I really have a problem going on here and desperately need your help:I have an issue with BoardCad. I think I am using BoardCad 2, the file name is...
View ArticleHammock nylon?
Forums: General DiscussionWould this stuff be good in epoxy lams?http://www.dutchwaregear.com/hexon-1.0.html
View Articlefull face powered respirator
Forums: General Discussionhttp://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-belt-mounted-papr-painters-kit-gvp-psk2-37335-p-18865.aspxHas anyone used one of these battery powered 3M respirators? I use poly and wear...
View ArticleCongratulations to Greg Loehr.
Forums: General DiscussionGreg Loehr has been inducted into The Shapers Hall of Fame. This is a a well deserved award to a man of such vision.
View ArticleJust ordered a Pete c Bosch any tips?
Forums: General Discussionany of the guys that use this planner often have any tips on particular matinance for this brand? Or even set up tips with this planner. I had been using a stock 7 amp...
View ArticleHelp! Bad burn-through on tail: best way to proceed?
Forums: General DiscussionHi everyone -- thanks in advance for your guidance. I'm almost done making my first-ever complete board -- a 5'9'' shortboard using RR epoxy, FCS II boxes. Some noob mistakes...
View ArticleAnybody have contact info for Surfding aka Mike Ward?
Forums: General DiscussionPlease PM me if you do...
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First Time Shaper - Is my tail too thick
Forums: General DiscussionFirst time shaper here. Trying to build a 2+1 funboard/single fin. Happy with the overall shape but the tail seems kind of thick/round. I'm an intermediate/advanced surfer but...
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Bottom contour for a McKee-style quad?
Forums: General DiscussionHello swaylocks, I already built two longboards and I really like them a lot! I’m a fan of this configuration, works great for me with the boards I built. But while...
View ArticleSkip Frye Knockoff
Forums: General DiscussionHas anyone ever heard of such a thing I'm going to look at a Frye tomorrow and the guy seemed really sketchy what are some things that would prove its the real deal
View ArticleJack of all trades, master of none?
Forums: General DiscussionHey I'm interested in making a new "do it all" shortboard for myself. I'm keen to see what people think of one board quiver style boards that seem pretty popular these days....
View ArticleTipping a shaper
Forums: General Discussiondoes anyone tip their shaper and if so, what percentage?
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Back foot surfer tail design?
Forums: General DiscussionHey guys. So I'm looking to create a surfboard for a back foot surfer (me) and I am just having some trouble with design I know that the design I have created is pretty much...
View ArticleGuide to make own fin with base fitting 10.5" box?
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone know of any good guides to make your own wooden fins fitting a standard bahne box. Taiyo surfboards used to have one but it's been down for a long time. I remember most...
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