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Wide Point Back, Quad fin?
Forums: General DiscussionOk, let me be the first to say, I am an amature at best. What do you think of a board for solid days of up to double overhead, 6'9 x 20 x 2.5, wide point back 2", moderatley...
View ArticleBored
Forums: General DiscussionAre you bored , looking for some excitment , go join the crazy French mofo,s that have combined sky surfing -ziplining-and base jumping , you can check them out on the...
View Articlelighting preferences
Forums: General DiscussionI am just starting to use my new shaping room. I kept my old T12 double side lights. 12' total (8' + 4'). Bulbs are cool white (4100K). I installed new T8 overhead lights...
View ArticleSan Diego city coast, some acrylic sealer to sell?
Forums: General DiscussionI want to follow McDing,s advice on one board of sealing. Futures, now Pledge Floor Care Finish, is not avail., I called the company to inquire, not avail. Behr low luster...
View ArticleCommon Surf Foam Blanks
Forums: General DiscussionWondering if anyone here has any experience with Common Surf Foam Blanks made on the East Coast, I believe out of Viginia?I am highly considering buying 3 or 4 blanks as they...
View ArticleBuilding a Surfboard Using CNC
Forums: General DiscussionI am a high-school student looking to build a kite-surfboard. I am 5' 6" and 120 lbs. I would like to get some advice on where to start, what programs to use, what materials...
View ArticleResin
Forums: General Discussionwhere is everyone buying their epoxy and poly resin these days?
View ArticleAnother Sighting?
Forums: General DiscussionI have a question to put out to the Swaylocks community.Yesterday, a couple of friends and I went out for a Kitesurf wave session at a local spot (Atas.Beach in Morro Bay). I...
View Article4 1/2" angle grinder, 6 inch pad
Forums: General DiscussionAnyone know if running a 6" flexipad, on a 41/2" angle grinder will work well, or we think it will just burn out the motor fast. Unrelated but could not figure out my old...
View Articlelog riding
Forums: General Discussiona little clip of my buddy rut and i riding some logs i made
View ArticleLongboard cloth width
Forums: General DiscussionI am about to order a roll of fibreglass. This time specific for surfboards.I've been searching but I can't find the answer I am looking for.My boards are usually 23"-23,2"...
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Greenough 4-A Volan fin
Forums: General DiscussionI'd appreciate some direction and insight into the Greenough 4-A volan fin. I'm going to use it on the 7'3" Florida shortboard that I shaped and a 70s 7'6" Sunset board that...
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Capping an FCSII Box
Forums: General DiscussionI'm really not a fan of this fin system but my son gets a team/employee deal with a board maker now that doesn't make it worth me building his boards.......and kids being kids...
View ArticleAny pics of down rail noses?
Forums: General DiscussionAll my noseriders have up rails with a sort of bevel under the nose. Ive seen many recommendations for the down rail in the nose to create lift due to suction etc and wanted...
View Article1964 Noll
Forums: General DiscussionI have an opportunity to purchase a 1964 9'-4" Greg Noll. The foam is not yellowed, and there are a couple of dings. If I do buy it I will get it water tight and use it as a...
View ArticleThis day, 49 years ago....................................
Forums: General DiscussionNovember 19, 1967. Is only one day, in the life and times of Bill Thrailkill. This in response to a request for some insight into some of the experiences that have...
View ArticleSelf correcting router (shaper Origin)
Forums: General DiscussionJust wamted to show you guys this. It's a self correcting hand held router. The main advantage is less space then templates and ability to work on unusual orientations. I'm...
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Skil rebuild thread
Topics: Skil 100Forums: General DiscussionHey so after months of looking I scored 2 7.5 amps both in good running condition along with a 5.5 amp that is beat(it was a package deal with one of the 7.5...
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Look At What I Found
Forums: General DiscussionGoing through a box full of old stickers and decals that span a good 40+ years and I came across this one. Not sure how or where I got it. Might have been from one of my trips...
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Front fin box close to rail. Opinions please. (Pics)
Forums: General DiscussionHello - first off this is the 2nd board I've made... So I feel like i placed the front fins too close to the rail. First time using an FCS II jig with my router. Think I...
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