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Post by buckradius on Jul 12, 2013 23:47:58 GMT -5
So I'm on my way. Nine hours of trimming and sanding, and sanding, and sanding...you know the drill, and I've got my ribs and spine (and a killer headache). I was able to get my ribs and spine all out of one sheet of 1/4" plywood. I staggered and glued 6" strips of plywood together to make the spine. I'm not sure I'll go that route again, but it seemed a waste not to use up the other half of the sheet of plywood. Here is the fruit of my labors.  Attachments:
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jul 19, 2013 8:38:23 GMT -5
Greetings buckradius!
Looks great! Once you get the ribs on the stringer it will start to look like a board! Then you get to some more trimming, planing, sanding, sanding and sanding!
And a big waytogo for reducing your waste and making the most of what you have for the stringer!!!
Good luck and keep those photo's coming!
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Post by 1974 on Jul 19, 2013 17:06:54 GMT -5
Welcome to the board!! The more pictures the better. It's nice to see some new threads and new pics. Just don't pass me up on my build. I need to get gluing!
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Post by buckradius on Jul 19, 2013 22:04:16 GMT -5
Tomorrow I'm back at it.
Spent the week at the Oregon Coast. The swell was only two to three feet at 8-9 seconds, and I (and every other paddle-in surfer) groveled for mushy beach-break rides...HOWEVER...the SUP guys were getting 10+ rides for every one we got.
I came soooooooo close to going and renting a SUP just to get some rides, but I held off and told myself that I would turn my frustration into creativity. I'm more committed than ever to getting this done soon. I might even have my board done in time for the Cape Kiwanda longboard contest at the end of September. Not for the contest; just to have it for riding the down-beach peaks since the main peak is closed for the contest.
That brings me to the question. In your opinions, how does this board (11' SUP) work in surf. I was thinking about adding a little more rocker if that would make it a better surfboard. Most of the time I'll be on the rivers and lakes with it, but I'd like to be able to surf it with confidence and make drops fairly easily.
Love to hear what you've experienced (and how about some action pics!!!).
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I'll post some more pics tomorrow PM.
Buck
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:09:42 GMT -5
So I kind of had a panic attack about what to do next... I decided to spend some days collecting materials and take a break from the tools. I'm using almost entirely recycled materials. These are some things I've collected. 1. This table top (heavy as heck) will be the top of my rocker table/glue-up surface for building the decks. Attachments:
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:10:45 GMT -5
2. An old table base that will double as a sanding/shaping rack Attachments:
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:13:52 GMT -5
3. Some cedar flooring and dimension cuts pieces from a recycle place. Plus that fat 10' piece of mahogany Attachments:
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:14:55 GMT -5
4. A whole lot of strips of birch that were in the free pile at a flooring factory Attachments:
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:15:29 GMT -5
...and more birch Attachments:
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:17:05 GMT -5
I trimmed up some of the birch and I think once glued up it will work Lots of time trimming. I might regret this path, but free is free. Attachments:
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Post by buckradius on Jul 24, 2013 20:18:43 GMT -5
And the thing I was most excited about, some old futon or bed foundations that will be great for the adjustable slats for my rocker table. Attachments:
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jul 25, 2013 12:59:59 GMT -5
Greetings buckradius!!!
free is free! Thats a great mantra!!!
Looks like you've been pretty successful at picking up some good looking wood! I definately need to hit a recycling shop (or maybe start one over here by the beach since I'll have to drive about 60 miles to the closest one!).
Love those photos too!
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Post by buckradius on Jul 25, 2013 15:30:20 GMT -5
Absolutely!! I guess 50-75 years ago everything going in to houses was "real" wood. I don't feel like I even saw all the good stuff that was there, but it was hot as blazes and I wanted to get home and start working. I can't wait to go back and take some time looking around. I glued up some of the birch and I think it will make nice deck material. One inch strips and lots of piecing and sanding in my future. Attachments:
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Post by 1974 on Jul 26, 2013 14:48:52 GMT -5
That will make a great looking deck.
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