polson
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Post by polson on Jul 29, 2012 21:59:16 GMT -5
I cut a square jig out of 1/4" plywood, then clamped it to the bottom deck and used a router to slowly cut away the wood for the fin box. I was very nervous about this part but it went fairly smooth. Attachments:
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polson
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Post by polson on Jul 29, 2012 22:02:43 GMT -5
I'm curious, what type of varnish do you recommended, and satin semi or gloss? I never thought about using spray varnish, I'm thinking this would be a lot easier.
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Post by TimelessSurf on Jul 30, 2012 0:59:47 GMT -5
I recommend a good old fashioned Spar Varnish, not the poly stuff. Helmsman or Epiphanes work well, but those are the only 2 good varnishes that I have used. The spray varnish usually lays nice, but you need several thin coats. After a year or so, or when the board gets cold (I don't know which is more to blame, time or cold) but every winter my 2 boards that I sprayed will start flaking like a bad sunburn, the good thing is that I only have to lightly sand it to remove the loose material and thin spray another couple coats and the board looks brand new again. Brushing it on can be difficult here in FL due to excessive heat during the day, which makes the varnish not flow well, then it gets too humid at night and the varnish that isn't fully cured gets gummy.... Plus, by that time I just wanna surf it...
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Post by Greg on Jul 30, 2012 14:52:55 GMT -5
whats the difference between hollow and chambered?
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polson
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Post by polson on Jul 30, 2012 19:31:47 GMT -5
hollow and chambered? I haven't a clue?
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Post by ericden on Jul 31, 2012 6:31:56 GMT -5
A chambered board is made by first lightly glueing together solid wood boards, shape into a rough surfboard shape, breaking aparts and cutting or chambering out the inside of each board, then glue back together and glass
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polson
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Post by polson on Aug 14, 2012 21:51:25 GMT -5
Finished and in the water at last. It is awesome in the water. Very stable t least compared to my uli. Can't wait to build another one for my daughter Attachments:
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wyatt
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Post by wyatt on Aug 15, 2012 14:08:34 GMT -5
Nice looking board
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Post by claytonplunkett on Aug 15, 2012 15:33:26 GMT -5
Awesome board! Making me want to go work on mine more
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Aug 15, 2012 22:06:44 GMT -5
Great looking board! Where did you get the traction pads?
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Post by access5 on Aug 16, 2012 9:38:46 GMT -5
I bought a 1/4" yoga pad from Wally-world...or say my wife did ...hope she is not mad, for me splitting it and trimming it for my Kaholo_16....
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Post by ericden on Aug 16, 2012 11:06:47 GMT -5
Awesome!!
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polson
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Post by polson on Aug 23, 2012 23:20:34 GMT -5
I bought the traction pad on eBay for around $55.95 plus $15 shipping. I then cut it down to what I wanted for this board. I couldn't be happier and can't wait to paddle this board.
Awesome!!
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josht
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Post by josht on Aug 24, 2012 23:17:41 GMT -5
Hey, im curious how you installed your hand hole. did you just glue in support blocks under the deck and then router it out, or did you pre-make the handle and just cut the layer of decking off over the hole?
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polson
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Post by polson on Aug 27, 2012 22:16:14 GMT -5
johsht
I took 2 inches of solid cedar and glued it to the spine the after the top was glued I drilled it using a forester bit. Very scary, but it worked just fine.
I must say the whole build was fairly easy just tested my patience, which was awesome because I have very little. It proved to me that by caring about something I could actually accomplish it.
I am going to try it again and build this winter a board for my daughter.
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