7.5 Skil 100 sounds weak
Forums: General DiscussionOkay so i am new to having a Skil 100 type 4. I totally rebuilt it with new blades bearings belt and brushes. Now that it is put back together it sometimes starts up a bit...
View ArticleDropping whole rocker vs in last 18"
Forums: General DiscussionI noticed in the US blanks catalogue that they had this option that I've never seen on the drop down menu on the main part of the site. When are you guys dropping the last 18"?
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Hotcoat Issues
Forums: General DiscussionI just glassed my first board and had a bunch of issues with the hotcoat. I used 6 oz s-glass over eps and Resin Research epoxy. The lam looked really good but when I...
View ArticleSharing hull rocker progression numbers
Forums: General DiscussionFor all of you guys riding and building hulls I'd love if you could post up some rocker progression numbers and pics of your beloved hulls. 6" 12" 18" 24" is good.... more...
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Al Byrne Channel Bottom
Forums: General DiscussionJust got this board in for repairs, thought some might be interested. Considering offering to buy it. Those big holes were attempted by the customer, so gutted. Anyone know...
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Help Please. Vintage Japanese surfboard
Forums: General DiscussionHi, I recently found this board on Craigslist and I'm having trouble digging up any information about it. I'm hoping someone here can educate me. The board certainly looks and...
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Help -- Pacific Surfboards vintage board, curious about this one.
Forums: General DiscussionHi all. Trying to find any info I can on this board, to see if it would have any interest to collectors, or at least figure out a fair price to ask for it when I put it on...
View Articleepoxy finish and minwax Polycrylic
Forums: General DiscussionHey Quick question for all the epoxy gurus on here... I made a little twin fin fish and glassed it with Green Room resin. I added dark blue tint... So far I have sanded it...
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Any insight on this vintage board?
Topics: vintageForums: General DiscussionHi, thanks in advance,Stumbled across this on Craigslist, kid selling it had no info except the old man he bought it from said it hadn't been ridden prior -...
View Articleepoxy sanding/hotcoat questions and thoughts
Forums: General DiscussionI have gotten pretty good at getting my resin research hot coats to lay out nice. I can usually start sanding the flats with 120 grit. I have been having some issues with the...
View ArticleMoving to Hawaii
Forums: General DiscussionAhoy Swaylockians,I am a 26 year old teacher and am considering moving to Hawaii to teach. I am from CT and have every intention of living in New England for the majority of...
View ArticleI want to tackle on a restoration project.
Topics: ole boardvintageForums: General DiscussionHowdy folk, saw this on C.L and will be heading to Sacramento this weekend. What would be a fair price to offer for a board like this. I would never...
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Photobuckets lost its mind.
Forums: General DiscussionAll over the 'net they've broken the links to posted pics even from years ago and are now asking for money to upgrade. Seems more like a hostage demand for money.Now that's...
View ArticleHouse of Trestles
Forums: General DiscussionMy lifelong pal Mr. Style who works for the city of San Clemente stopped by yesterday and went on and on about how impressed he was by a new endeavor here in SC. A young fella...
View Articlenon surfer newbee
Forums: General DiscussionHey everybody, I'm a newbee, sorry yeah one of those again ;) anyway i'll quickly introduce myself. I'm matthieu, i'm dutch but live in belgium. i'm 43 and am a medschool...
View ArticleUsblanks VS Arctic VS Millennium
Forums: General DiscussionI know its been discussed in the archives a lot in the past but I really need to here few more updated reviews about those blanks, so till now ive only managed to put my hands...
View ArticleEpoxy ding repair question
Topics: Ding repair epoxyForums: General DiscussionHey guys, I recently picked up a used FireWire board off craigslist for cheap. The board isn't in very good shape, I figured I would do some quick and...
View ArticleMaking A Masonite Template..............
Forums: General DiscussionThis for members new to the craft. What are the techniques, and tools, that you use? Tips for the novice. Greg Tate uses a flexible sanding device, that works well. I use...
View ArticlePressure Dings/Small dents and Restorations
Forums: General DiscussionI'm working on a restoration and the plan is to ride the board once I'm finished. I'm sanding down the bottom and will be glassing a layer of 4oz to make it water tight. Of...
View ArticleIn Honor of Kokua (mike "wilddog" williams)
Forums: General DiscussionRoland Cazimero passed away last night, but this clip I got from a dvd I have made me think of kokua and why we loved him so here.https://www.wevideo.com/view/951944296
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