Winter project

Those are some nice looking logs. I'd be interested to see how those turn out, but don't think I have the chops to pull it off. I'd be better off just glassing a door and using that.

 

Seems like a cool project. An actual surfing topic here on the Forume!

 

There should be a White Sea Ape in a barn punching latex dummies that can give you assistance, find this Ape and he will show you the way to Roy's wooden wonderland.

 

Actually, as for the weight issue, maybe a bit of weight is not bad for those heavy offshore days after a nor'eastr goes by?? That may be a good special niche for a wooden board?? Just an idea......and I don't get those much anymore.

 

I've made a handful of hollow wooden boards. Not sure about the tucker supply kits but I can give you some info along the way.

 

Sounds like a gnome porn flick

 

Featuring orange jump suits, white helmets, and lots and lots of sheep.

 

sheep titties and pussies

 

#sheeptitsNpuss

 

Weight makes the board glide better through increased momentum, but is slower to respond. This goes for paddling, too... it takes a few more strokes to get it going.

Flex is the other issue to consider.

 

sorry... double post

 

It is all about the materials you use. I started making alaias with paulownia and I would recommend not wasting your time on these unless you're an exceptional surfer on a perfect wave. Paulownia is hard to come by for me and I can't justify 6 boards for $300+, there are plenty of suitable alternatives out there. My first board I built out of 1/4" sapele that I ripped on the table saw and 3/4" frames from poplar. I was dumb and I built a battering ram that could float.

I moved to 1/4" plywood and it was a lot less work, still looked good, weighed significantly less but my glass job was awful. Finally, I'm using 1/8" ply and my glassing is at a novice level. The last board I built weighed less than 3 lbs more than my PU board I was basing it off of. Go with the plywood route unless you have the tools and skills to do this the right way. You'll definitely need a table saw, band saw (jigsaw will work), thickness planer would be great if you're not using ply, a table top sander, orbital sander, router with a bead and cove bit for the rails, right angle clamps, LOTS of small clamps too. Then all the glassing gear.

I don't know if tucker surf supply is giving you the best deal. Maybe I'm wrong but $220+ for just the frame is REALLY expensive. Then you're supposed to buy paulownia boards from them too?

Please don't be turned off by this, a winter project is a winter project. WTF are you supposed to do when it gets dark at 5? It will be a good use of your time and even if you f it up. If you have the tools you're golden, if you have some of them or a friend that has some you're pretty good too.

Ok, this part. The weight really didn't bother me but ymmv. I'm 6'1" 215lbs and have to use strength over finesse when I surf. For my heavy boards it would take a couple extra paddles to get up to speed but I never had any problems catching a wave.

Flex? yeah well......

Another note, you might want to consider installing fin plugs vs glass ons. Glass on fins look great but for the novice builder, myself included, it can really make or break the board.

 

Here are the alaias. Not even sure where they are right now.


The battering ram.


The battering ram next to the first one that was actually fun to surf.


Fins from that board and an old bird for Yankee I think. I cut the trailer fin off and the board worked great after that.

 

Abcjisc is my Instagram. It's got the more recent pics.

 

Hey when's the last time you saw webbed gloves Steve83? (that was his name right?)

 

Ha, I know you guys want to believe we're best friends. I met him that one day and never talked to him again. One of us was heartbroken.

 

Haha Nah I'm just curious what happened to him. Strange dude.

 

As someone who makes boards I'd build the furniture and buy a surfboard. I've seen some very pretty wood surfboards. Never seen one that wasn't a dog in the water though. Better suited to hang on the wall than surf. If you like the look of wood and want a board that actually works learn how to make a veneer skinned comp-sand.

No offense intended towards people who make pretty wood surfboards.