Compsand Community

[Girvin]

Hi everyone, I first want to say what a blessing this forum is. I shape my own boards and glass for aftanas boards in vancouver Island. I introduced myself on the Hi thread already. well I want to take the step into compsands. I have been researching on here and sways. i still havn't put everything together yet. I was wondering if we could make a thread to explain all the steps. I am sure its probably out there I just suck at the search function. sorry if I am wasting anyones time i am a newb to the compsand world, but want to take my boards to the next level.
Thanks again for this great site!

[slashZilla]

How’s it going,  I am in the same boat.  I have been shaping and glassing my own boards in the garage for several years.  I have been interested in compsands since I laid my eye on em but never had the kahunas to charge one.  After much research I have a decent understanding of the compsand construction and performance but lack the “Start to finish” knowledge of the process.  A thread like you are describing would no doubt lower the learning curve, aid in a much better initial result, save $$$, and be a huge resource for newbers like us.

If I am missing something can someone lay some knowledge on us nubs?

If not, I was thinking about creating an outline of what I understand to be the steps and posting for review and input.  Hopefully the thread will grow and I can piece it all together to form a compsand 101 post.

If there is anyone in san diego sucking one together, I would be grateful to check out your setup and possibly see it in action.

Thanks for all your info here and any input you might have.
Take it easy

[huie]

 hey you fellas i have started a thread
 step by step be patient & i will endevor
to turn you in to a complete compsand nut

                                                        huie@compsand.com

[Girvin]

Thanks hui you are the man!

[Bernhardt]

Hi everyone, I first want to say what a blessing this forum is. I shape my own boards and glass for aftanas boards in vancouver Island. I introduced myself on the Hi thread already. well I want to take the step into compsands. I have been researching on here and sways. i still havn't put everything together yet. I was wondering if we could make a thread to explain all the steps. I am sure its probably out there I just suck at the search function. sorry if I am wasting anyones time i am a newb to the compsand world, but want to take my boards to the next level.
Thanks again for this great site!

There's a VHS video that was made many years ago by Victoria Video Productions in your area called "Vacuum Bag Board Building with Tom Sullivan"  It was designed with sailboards in mind but has everything you ever wanted to know about vacuum forming a composite structure using an EPS core and high density foam skins with epoxy. It's a least 10-15 years old or more by now but shows you all the basic steps on how to do one of these.  The only construction difference since then was the introduction of solid perimeter rails and wood skins by Bert Burger in 2004 on Swaylocks. Other than that it's mostly been design changes of the shape to match the materials..

I ws lucky to get a copy many years ago and I feel it's still the best media resource for a beginning compsander. Try and see if you can find a copy in BC. Fiberglass Supply used to sell it many years ago..

[slashZilla]

Thanks Huie, Bernhardt, and everyone else. 

[Bernhardt]

Thanks Huie, Bernhardt, and everyone else. 

you guys can PM if you need something I can't publically offer you.