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« on: July 24, 2008, 11:11:59 PM »

Something between the Spherical Revolver and Good Karma...7'0" 22 15/16



roughed out



bottom skin prep (bagged to test new nylon bag and clamps...came out no prob without peel/bleeder/breather)



bagging skin to bottom of blank





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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 04:55:16 AM »

yeah love it
cant wait to see it in action
thats a really nice and functional outline bro
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2008, 12:30:34 PM »

Looks nice. 

How you gonna fin it?

Keep pics coming.
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2008, 05:01:52 PM »

had a minor technical issue that prevented me from getting more pics but here's
the deck going on:



the intent is to make it a single fin, but I'll probably ask for a second opinion when I go
see Larry to pick up a fin for it and see what he says.

I finally got my woodshop set up to support board making...



the side lights helped immeasurably to get the rails and deck roll right...this board is
looking much better than my last one in this regard.

it definitely has it's share of mistakes...which means I've learned a few more things
on this one that will make the next one even easier.

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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2008, 11:28:55 PM »

deck skin out of the bag and rough-trimmed...



foil...angle is bad and unsanded deck skin makes it seem chunkier than it is.



some nose and tail block glue-ups





I really liked how easily the balsa/paulownia blocks on my last board sanded down.

I'm worried that I'm asking for trouble with the walnut/oak/basswood layups...

We'll focus on the important things for now.

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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2008, 04:50:48 PM »

I really like that board man.
Looks like you are using about 3" wide planks?
I like the thinner planks personally, and they are much easier to re-saw. Having more strips gives more options for alternating inlays also

The pick of that ale just made me really thirsty, and it's only monday....
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2008, 07:40:08 PM »

Every time I pick up my Milwaukee sander I always wind up wishing I had it sooner.

It knocked down the blocks like a breeze...just have to pay close attention because it
also wants to eat through those skins like a wet paper bag.

Bonding the blocks to the board...I had a brilliant idea AFTER I finished this process
that I have to try next time.



tape is off...



rough sanded...ready for finishing touches and glassing

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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2008, 01:29:54 AM »

taped and trimmed



gellin'



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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2008, 01:53:39 AM »

man i'm creaming myself over that tail block....
That is beautiful.
Definitely worth the work!
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2008, 11:46:54 AM »

Wow.  Steep learning cure.  That is looking good.  When you see a board with sweet curves you can almost sense how it will feel to turn.
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2008, 02:18:11 PM »

Thanks guys...I cursed my rail layups, but managed to repair and recover.

Then I cursed myself for these blocks...but, damn, definitely worth the work.

Nose block:



Finished deck:



Probably will be able to get this done, start to finish in about 6 days.

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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2008, 10:08:21 PM »

looking good.. you gonna sla a log o on there?

Whats that black material you used for shaping stands?
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« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2008, 08:21:32 PM »

I haven't put much thought in to logos or anything...I'm not reallytrying to build a brand.

I like what some people are doing to personalize their boards, this is the path I think I'll be
taking as I continue with this.

In fact, this one may get a longhorn on it as it's a gift for a friend of mine.



guess where he's from...    Wink

the black material is a yoga mat that I bought from the local sporting goods store for $20.

I used a combination of 3M 77 spray adhesive and staples to attach it.

I've also used this same stuff for deck material on a paddleboard...it's SUPER cushy.
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