Hollow wooden surfboard

Discussion in 'Surfboards and Surfboard Design' started by ClemsonSurf, Nov 2, 2011.

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  1. Jun 22, 2013 #61
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    Sure is! About 3/16" lauan. Total for wood and glue is less than $50. Gonna have to buy more resin though.

    LBC, I'll let you know about the fin measurements. I was looking for more speed down the line so i didn't toe in too much. I also want to be able to recenter from the rail after a turn so I'm thinking about moving the center fins further towards the middle.
     
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 22, 2013
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 22, 2013
  3. Jun 22, 2013 #62
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    Sure is! About 3/16" lauan. Total for wood and glue is less than $50. Gonna have to buy more resin though.

    LBC, I'll let you know about the fin measurements. I was looking for more speed down the line so i didn't toe in too much. I also want to be able to recenter from the rail after a turn so I'm thinking about moving the center fins further towards the middle.
     
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 22, 2013
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 22, 2013

  5. Jun 22, 2013 #63
    Gfootr

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    History of Surfing book Warshaw, use the plans from the 1930's popular science magazine.
     
    Gfootr, Jun 22, 2013
    Gfootr, Jun 22, 2013
  6. Jun 23, 2013 #64
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    You're gonna have to narrow it down for me. What are you getting at?
     
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 23, 2013
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 23, 2013
  7. Jun 23, 2013 #65
    Gfootr

    Gfootr Well-Known Member

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    I was trying to be funny, but...

    http://www.amazon.com/The-History-S...1371986404&sr=8-1&keywords=history+of+surfing

    Warshaw writes about when in the 1920-1930's surfers like Tom Blake began to build hollow boards because the redwood planks were too heavy. The hollow boards were lighter and faster. Since they were not really being made commercially, and Waikiki was growing in popularity and surfing was gaining riders in Cali. Popular science printed plans on how to make your own hollow surfboard.

    There's an image of the plans in the book. Lot's of dowels, ribs, panels and you would have to be really good with wood. They had brass drain holes!
     
    Gfootr, Jun 23, 2013
    Gfootr, Jun 23, 2013
  8. Jun 23, 2013 #66
    Erock

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    Did you build a rocker table/clamp setup? I can't remember if you said you did or not.
     
    Erock, Jun 23, 2013
    Erock, Jun 23, 2013
  9. Jun 23, 2013 #67
    ClemsonSurf

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    Yup. You definitely need it to put the frame on the bottom deck. It's not 100% necessary for the top but probably the best tool.
     
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 23, 2013
    ClemsonSurf, Jun 23, 2013
  10. May 18, 2015 #68
    pinkstink

    pinkstink Well-Known Member

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    Resurrecting this thread in order to do a little gloating. In the fall of 2012 I bought some paulonia and red cedar boards in order to build a hollow wooden surfboard. That wood sat in my parents basement for 3.5 years. I'm here to report that construction has begun thanks to a kick in the ass from my wife and the help of some awesome friends. We spent all weekend in my friend's workshop and I couldn't be happier with the results! One more weekend and we should be ready for glassing. 20150516_170231.jpg 20150516_214358.jpg 20150517_132839.jpg 20150517_163927 - Copy.jpg
     
    pinkstink, May 18, 2015
    pinkstink, May 18, 2015
  11. May 18, 2015 #69
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    Lookin good Stink, keep us posted!
     
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    Zeroevol, May 18, 2015
  12. May 19, 2015 #70
    pinkstink

    pinkstink Well-Known Member

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    Thanks man!
     
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    pinkstink, May 19, 2015
  13. May 19, 2015 #71
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    Man, great first board! The hardest part is getting started. Keep posting here with your progress.
     
    ClemsonSurf, May 19, 2015
    ClemsonSurf, May 19, 2015
  14. May 19, 2015 #72
    ClemsonSurf

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    I'm on the home stretch with this one. Sanded for 2 straight hours because I'm not a good glasser.

    IMG_1767.jpg IMG_1766.jpg IMG_1817.jpg

    I used power tools as much as possible with my previous builds, that was a mistake. Try not to do that when shaping the rails. Hand planers are the best. Efficient, precise and there is a very rewarding mess of curly cues to clean up.

    IMG_1768.jpg
     
    ClemsonSurf, May 19, 2015
    ClemsonSurf, May 19, 2015
  15. May 19, 2015 #73
    Zeroevol

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    I would have thought you put the fin box/boxes in prior to putting on the finish?
     
    Zeroevol, May 19, 2015
    Zeroevol, May 19, 2015
  16. May 19, 2015 #74
    ClemsonSurf

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    Glass on fins. Fin boxes are going on the next board.
     
    ClemsonSurf, May 19, 2015
    ClemsonSurf, May 19, 2015
  17. May 19, 2015 #75
    Zeroevol

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    Ah, gotcha! Thanks for sharing man, she looks great!!
     
    Zeroevol, May 19, 2015
    Zeroevol, May 19, 2015
  18. May 19, 2015 #76
    brewengineer

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    Nice work! Looks really good.
     
    brewengineer, May 19, 2015
    brewengineer, May 19, 2015
  19. May 19, 2015 #77
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    You're scaring me Clem.... J/K HAHAHA

    Good work. You got a name for it? All of Roy's wooden boards have weird names, yours should have a weirder name than his, that's how he gets the BIG bucks!
     
    DawnPatrol321, May 19, 2015
    DawnPatrol321, May 19, 2015
  20. May 19, 2015 #78
    brewengineer

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    He should sell it for $999,999.99 just to undercut the million dollar board competition.
     
    brewengineer, May 19, 2015
    brewengineer, May 19, 2015
  21. May 19, 2015 #79
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    I hear that's a bargain in the wooden surfing board industry
     
    DawnPatrol321, May 19, 2015
    DawnPatrol321, May 19, 2015
  22. Jun 17, 2015 #80
    pinkstink

    pinkstink Well-Known Member

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    Almost there! Just need to do a little more sanding and it'll be ready for glassing. Only $990,000 if anyone's interest!

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    pinkstink, Jun 17, 2015
    pinkstink, Jun 17, 2015
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