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Post by bvdh on Jul 6, 2012 1:17:18 GMT -5
First things first we couldnt find any plywood longer then 8' so we had to patch it together Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 6, 2012 1:20:00 GMT -5
a view of the side join Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 6, 2012 1:23:20 GMT -5
Blueprints glued to board, if I did it again I would cut out the print to cut down on the paper buildup while jig-sawing Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 6, 2012 1:25:01 GMT -5
The spine cut out, tomorrow we will start on the ribs and the rocker jig. Im still trying to wrap my head around starting the rocker jig and how to lay it out but thats for tomorrow. Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 6, 2012 1:28:05 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me why when I look at everyone elses projects they dont have the paper stuck to the side of their ribs or spine? I guess I should peel that off once we cut the slots into it 'eh. My other thought is the 1/4" luan board doesnt seem strong enough for the ribs, has anyone tried using plywood or another such wood, or should I just trust that they will be strong enough?
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Post by ericden on Jul 6, 2012 6:49:58 GMT -5
Use wax paper between. All wood surfaces that you don 't want permanently stuck together. I use when glueing decks together and between some braces
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Post by polson on Jul 8, 2012 19:32:53 GMT -5
Wax paper! I wish I knew this. I'm almost done with my 11' sup and that would have been a blessing especially for the top and bottom deck.
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Post by polson on Jul 8, 2012 19:47:05 GMT -5
I took the paper off the spine and ribs once they were cut. I also wrote on each rib 1-16 that way I knew which one I was working with made an indication on the spine what end was the nose and tail.
Hope that helps. Keep posting the photos.
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Post by bvdh on Jul 10, 2012 16:56:41 GMT -5
After much debate, and a quick email to Chad, we figured to go ahead with the 1/8" luan board for the ribs. Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 10, 2012 17:00:36 GMT -5
We got them all roughed in and ready to rock when I thought I would cut holes in them to lighten the load , photo a hole drilled in the rib. I went with a 1 1/4" spade bit on the drill press, it was a messy job and a pain, as the little circle of luan board stuck to the bit every time. I went with three inch spacings center to center, and three on each side of the spine....to reduce weight remember. more to follow Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 10, 2012 17:05:09 GMT -5
After drilling 66 holes and spending an hour doing so, I was curious as to how much weight my efforts saved me. Two identical pieces, with identical holes drilled had a difference of 20g to 18g. After the weigh in and some quick math i saved 1.18kg...thats almost 4 pounds for our American viewers. Then I took a second and did some slow math correctly, it turns out it is 2 x 66 and not 18 x 66 so the new total is 132g, thats about a third of a pound for you americans out there...were my efforts worth it? Im still unsure. Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 10, 2012 17:06:46 GMT -5
anyways holes drilled, roughed in, now for the rocker jig before gluing. Still alot of paper left on, not sure how Im gonna peel that off... Attachments:
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Post by bvdh on Jul 10, 2012 17:07:19 GMT -5
rocker jig starting to take shape. Attachments:
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Post by TimelessSurf on Jul 10, 2012 18:27:57 GMT -5
Ha, that's funny stuff right there! I did the same thing, i thought I was saving a bunch of weight by drilling the holes but it doesn't make a huge difference. The REAL weight comes from the wood selection from the decking and rails. BUT adding the holes will let the chambers breath and even out the pressure inside the board, so it isn't a waste.
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Post by bvdh on Jul 10, 2012 22:20:22 GMT -5
While on the subject of drilling holes and saving weight, I have seen people with holes drilled in the spine, I imagine a few plywood holes would add up quick, does this cause the board to have a shorter life and cause the possibility of cracks in the spine or is this ok to do?
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