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Post by polson on Jun 25, 2012 19:54:11 GMT -5
My biggest concern with the glue rib tabs is that if one breaks loose I will have to take the whole deck apart to get it out and repaired. Maybe this hasn't ever happened? Remember, this is my first build and trying to do it correctly.
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Post by TimelessSurf on Jun 25, 2012 23:20:38 GMT -5
Well, if you do install the tabs you have less of a chance of the seam breaking loose, and if it DID break loose I would think that it would only break one bond and not both, so you wouldn't have it rattling around inside there or anything. You can use a 1/4" square tab that is long enough to run from the spine to the outer rail strips (or close to it) making it bend to follow the contour of the top of the rib. This will give a lot of glue area. I have made a lot of boards without using the tabs, but for longevity sake, I would recommend adding them....
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Post by polson on Jun 26, 2012 8:35:04 GMT -5
I'll be adding tabs.
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Post by polson on Jun 29, 2012 22:17:38 GMT -5
I'm working on the base for the vented leash plugs from greenlight Attachments:
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Post by polson on Jun 29, 2012 22:18:48 GMT -5
More progress on the base. This is a test to see what it would be like with the top deck. Attachments:
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Post by polson on Jun 29, 2012 22:22:07 GMT -5
And then I had this idea. Let me know if this has been done. Since I have two vented leash plugs I thought why not use them to hold my paddle and use the paddle as my board handle. My uli sup has this since it is a inflatable. This way I won't have to drill into my board for a handle. I will still put a leash plug in the rear for a leash and I have the block in place should I need to drill a handle. Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks Attachments:
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Post by polson on Jul 4, 2012 0:42:39 GMT -5
Here is to some more progress. Finally got the top glued on. Awesome! Attachments:
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Post by polson on Jul 4, 2012 0:43:52 GMT -5
It is starting to look like a real paddle board. Can't wait to get it in the water. Attachments:
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Post by TimelessSurf on Jul 4, 2012 7:01:49 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by ericden on Jul 6, 2012 6:52:23 GMT -5
Looks awesome !
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Post by bvdh on Jul 7, 2012 17:18:27 GMT -5
Your ribs look like they are made of real wood...what kinda material Did you use? I'm cutting out thin hard board but not 100% on the strength of the stuff.
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Post by polson on Jul 8, 2012 19:40:40 GMT -5
I used plywood for the spine and ribs. Cedar was used for everything else.
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Post by polson on Jul 8, 2012 19:42:23 GMT -5
Here is the tail block being installed. It was actually very easy. I was nervous until I realized I could always just cut it off and start over if I had to. Attachments:
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Post by polson on Jul 8, 2012 19:43:33 GMT -5
Tail block. I'm still wondering what to do for the nose block. Attachments:
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Post by polson on Jul 8, 2012 20:03:01 GMT -5
Tail block completed. Sweet and simple. Attachments:
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