Home made hand boards

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Gallo, Feb 23, 2014.

  1. Gallo

    Gallo Member

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    Jan 18, 2013
    Anyone make themselves a hand board? if so post some pics!! ill be done with mine tomorrow. Winter has been slow so i though i would take a wack at making one myself instead of paying 80 bucks. Are they any fun in the water?
     
  2. my name just does not fit

    my name just does not fit Member

    19
    Sep 8, 2012
    winter been slow? you must be from long island sound like me
     

  3. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    Tons of fun... Search the forum, there are a couple good threads with pics.
     
  4. surfingwasteland

    surfingwasteland Well-Known Member

    337
    Jul 24, 2011
    you can make them out of virtually anything. Ive made em out of old skate decks and other woods. Pretty simple
     
  5. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

    997
    Dec 5, 2012
    I made one just completely free hand with sandpaper. Put some resin on it. It was pine. Its about 3 inches wider than my hand. Looked like it wouldn't work, but it actually did. Even in mini 1 footers.
     
  6. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

    997
    Dec 5, 2012
    I just found some old wood from when we did our kitchen over.
     
  7. kidrock

    kidrock Well-Known Member

    Aug 1, 2010
    homemade hand planes have become very popular in California for the past few years. Limitless possibilities with shapes, types of wood, etc. Super fun stuff.