1lb EPS block glue up and air migration
Forums: General DiscussionWill be starting new project of sorts. I will be gluing up 12"x12"x18" 1lb eps blocks (free). The blank is for SUP build. for The glue will be either Gorilla, Foam Fusion or...
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Backyard Shenanigans
Forums: General DiscussionNothing new here; Just thought I'd share a bunch of pics. I don't keep very good written records of my boards anymore but I do take photos when I'm building them. Sometimes a...
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Deck Patch
Forums: General DiscussionWhat is the common glassing schedule for midlengths and shorter boards with deck patches like this? are they done with a third layer on the deck like longboards? does one full...
View ArticleProne Paddleboard Ideas
Forums: General DiscussionI'm thinking about making myself a prone paddleboard for paddling the bay behind my house. Prone paddleboards aren't something I see much in these parts. Looking for template...
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Jacked up my relief cuts, best course of action
Forums: General DiscussionHello all. really new to shaping, had a question about my relief cuts. In the photo whats my best course of action to repair my horrible job on these. I sanded them down...
View ArticleWhy the target offset on the Futures fins install kit?
Forums: General DiscussionHi all. The instructions on the Futures install video says to use the "right" crosshair on the left fin and the "left" crosshair on the right fin, effectively pushing the fin...
View ArticleDIY on the fly knob. The Dutch way
Forums: General DiscussionHey guys,I'm new here on swaylocks and this is going to be my first post. Hope my English isn't to bad for you guys cause I'm a dutchmen. My name is Otto and I just openend a...
View Articleno air, bubble free
Forums: General Discussionstarted using siphons (auto grade) for pigmented resin and now also for my top coats. sipohon kills bubbles and air.....
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How much trouble am I in? Hot/cheat coat.
Forums: General DiscussionHi everyone, looking for some pointers on my next move. This being my first board I am doing things never done before and learning a lot. First is that a Milwaukee sander will...
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"kinimakasurfing"
Forums: General DiscussionAloha everyone! Nice to see everyone is busy! We have been getting things done over here. Have made 400+ EPS/ Epoxy surfboards, SUP's, foil boards, and just about everything....
View ArticleMask filter thread adapter?
Forums: General DiscussionI have a load of filters for 3m fly masks (screw on bayonet typical 3m type). I have now bought a NorthShore mask which is much more comfortable, but it has a traditional...
View ArticleAppeal to the compsand wizards
Forums: General DiscussionSo, I am in the middle of a low rent test project and developed an issue for which I need advice. I am making an “odds and ends” trial board for kitefoiling to test rocker and...
View ArticleNeed cap screws for skill 676 (old 100) for cutting
Forums: General DiscussionHi All-Just picked up a Skil 676 for cheap and it's missing the Blade cutting head screws. Does anyone have a source for them?Thanks, Dave
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24' Brewer Balsa gun!
Forums: General DiscussionCaught this on Facebook last night. Any thoughts??? The original poster said OK to go ahead and post here....brewer 24.jpgbrewer25.jpgbrewer26.jpg
View ArticleAnti shark markings
Forums: General DiscussionI am wondering what you Swaylockians think about"anti-shark" markings on the bottom of boards. I am referring to the bold black contrasting lines on bottom of board that is...
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9' 6" single fin, Familiar looking board...
Forums: General Discussionhttps://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/d/custom-96-hollow-wood/65137020...20180228_212705.png
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Cheap Platic Skil Planer
Forums: General DiscussionHey My old n cheap planer is dead. I was kinda bored of it and I wanted to modify it but didn´t get the result I want. The only thing I didn't like it was the trigger situated...
View Articlesalvage a damaged blank
Forums: General DiscussionHI looking for some advice from all you guys that know all the tricks... I have a damaged poly blank. Not like a gouge, but I would say the best way to describe it is almost...
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First board! Which fin setup?
Forums: General DiscussionSo, i finally shaped my own board!Its 6'7 x 22 x 3, beaked nose and shallow diamond tail with a single to double v in the tail! 4 1/8 nose rocker and 2" tail. 50/50 full rails...
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Foam EZ Calipers
Forums: General DiscussionMake a perfect fish tail. Just the right amount of buttcrackCA90FD48-1112-460A-B54A-8C8EFAFE6BDA.jpeg131A609B-511A-46DA-8B4A-13BEF3A67817.jpeg
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