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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-24-2010, 3:45 PM
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02-24-2010, 4:24 PM
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That's going to be gorgeous!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-24-2010, 4:41 PM
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Tail rocker is too extreme so that will be my first step after cutting it out. How thick should I leave it? You really like the design? I think it will amazing looking and hopefully she will surf great too! If not she will be wall art!
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02-24-2010, 4:51 PM
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Yeah - I noticed the rocker was different. It looks like the apex is off a bit too, but you should be able to match that - might mean redrawing the outline though. The Balsa, when glassed, I'm pretty sure will be a tad bit heavier than your foam'ie - I'd go 1/8" or so thicker than your foam board. If at all possible, match the rails to your daily ride, so that it feels mostly the same. Then don't taper your rail bands as much as the template board...which will leave the extra thickness. There is no better look than wood! Wait e.wood!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-24-2010, 5:12 PM
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The outline is hard to see but the measurements are equal on each side of the board. I am going to cut it a little big and sand it perfect. I drew the lines to take random measurements to make sure it was even on both sides. And there are a few different lines some are right and some are off What do you mean by template board? I plan to match the rails of my comp 1.
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02-24-2010, 6:00 PM
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Measure twice cut once! Good job on the lines and markup. In regards to the template board - I was just referring to that Comp 1 you were working with in the pictures.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
02-24-2010, 6:37 PM
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Sweet! I've been waiting to see this since I saw you mention it a while back! Can't wait to see how this turns out!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-24-2010, 8:19 PM
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I'm just super nervous to mess it up! Should be cut to shape tonight and should have pictures tomorrow.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-24-2010, 8:21 PM
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What do you mean by taper rail bands?
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02-24-2010, 8:43 PM
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I'm looking forward to the pictures - WW is shutting the forums down for a few days, I think tomorrow, would love to see them before that! The rail bands are just the preliminary cuts you'll make on the deck side to taper the dome down to the rails. Typically a single planer width I normally do two - one that is from the inside edge of the rail thickness and then the other from the inside edge of the first band, inside towards the stringer. Then you can blend those two flat cute into a gracefully (hopefully ) curved taper into the rails.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
02-24-2010, 8:47 PM
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haha i thought the rocker looked tight. have fun making it! im gonna watch so i know what to expect in a couple months
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-24-2010, 8:51 PM
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Honestly I am going to sand the whole thing. I don't have access to a planer. I might use a belt sander on the areas where lots of material needs to be removed. I guess I could use my router to do the edges.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-25-2010, 8:56 AM
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02-25-2010, 9:33 AM
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The grain on that has great character - I'm liking that ALOT. Also that double bump brings the tail in nicely. Thanks for posting up the pics!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-25-2010, 9:58 AM
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Yeah I also like the bumps. I don't even know what they are for
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Join Date: Jul 2009
02-25-2010, 10:05 AM
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SAWEEEETTTTTT
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Join Date: Jul 2009
02-25-2010, 10:05 AM
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have you decided on the fin set up yet?
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-25-2010, 10:14 AM
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Quad, I am going to copy locations and angles of the comp1. Shred Stixx gave me permission
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Join Date: Jul 2009
02-25-2010, 10:32 AM
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BIG TIME. gonna be fun!
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Join Date: Jun 2008
02-25-2010, 11:19 PM
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That is a nice shape, it looks great!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
02-26-2010, 8:53 AM
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Surfdad, When I put the boxes in I could use 3/4 front and back? Any reason not to? Normally SS uses 1/2 in the rear. What was the name of that really small fin that I could use as the two rears? I can't seem to find it on the interweb
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03-02-2010, 7:48 AM
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Solid Balsa doesn't pressure dent like foam, so all you're looking to do is seal the board from water. Like you concluded, 4oz is more than enough to accomplish that. I don't think I'd go to the extra expense of S glass, E glass is sufficient and probably drapes a tad better, IMO.
Are you going with polyester for that super glossy look?
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-02-2010, 7:50 AM
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Thanks, I need good drap because of the crazy corners etc... I think I will use polyester. Do you have a brand or type you like?
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03-02-2010, 8:35 AM
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Sylmar 249A for the lam coat. Foam EZ carries the stuff here. You can find it at just about any supply shop.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-02-2010, 11:33 AM
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How many yards of glass would you buy?
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03-02-2010, 11:46 AM
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Length x 2 Assuming you went with the standard JaMako length of 4'11" x 2 = close to 10 feet, so you'd go with 4 yards if it was in a width less than 50". If you can find 50" width, then 2 yards, you'll split that width into two 25" pieces 6 feet long.
The little bit extra will give you room for laps.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-03-2010, 11:23 AM
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Here are some shaping pics
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03-03-2010, 12:48 PM
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It's gorgeous Duffy.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
03-08-2010, 9:09 AM
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awesome! you're making great progress
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Join Date: Mar 2008
03-10-2010, 11:57 AM
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Dont want to hate, it looks really kewl... but rainforest wood?
WHERE DOES BALSA WOOD COME FROM?
Balsa trees grow naturally in the humid rain forests of Central and South America. Its natural range extends south from Guatemala, through Central America, to the north and west coast of South America as far as Bolivia.
http://www.mat.uc.pt/~pedro/ncientif...s/techbal.html
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Join Date: Sep 2008
03-10-2010, 12:02 PM
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Balsa is a wood we can grow and harvest easily. Much better than nasty foam. Quote from the guys website.
"We construct high quality balsa blanks and custom balsa boards to your specifications. Every single board we make is a unique, one of a kind wave rider that is truly a work of art. We deliver you top quality, lightweight balsa blanks and custom surfboards with premium balsa wood from Ecuador, the world's best climate for cultivating this fast growing, highly useful and ecologically friendly tree"
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Join Date: Feb 2008
05-06-2010, 7:46 PM
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Great looking board, any updates?
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Join Date: Sep 2008
05-06-2010, 8:22 PM
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More to come this weekend.
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