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521359 Here is a close up of the board. Next step will be taking some of the weight from the fibreglassed bottom. I'm stoked that the logo could be preserved.

Further to my posts, here is an updated photo. Restoration by Mike Taylor ( MTOARS - Carpenter /Joiner) of not only the board but a surf ski paddle that was missing a blade. Great job.

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I know it's not looking good. The first photo is the most delaminated section, the second photo is the deck and the third, the fibreglassed bottom, which should be sanded. The plan was to reglass top...

Thanks Mobyturns. If you search bgreen + bellyboard + Australasia you'll find the Oz pages

Thanks malb and mobyturns. When I'm home in a week or so I'll post photos. For simplicity I called it a surfboard, it's a 1960s Hawaiian Paipo Nui paipo board, a bellyboard. Malb how long were the...

I believe it was non-marine
ply and glue. The guy who made them is long dead. West epoxy was suggested as an option. I had thought I'd ride it.

Thanks Graeme. I asked a vintage board collectors sire and asked a few shapers, so thought I'd try woodworkers. Bob

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Thanks Graeme. I asked a vintage board collectors site...

Thanks, will try it when I get back from a trip.

Hello
I have a small 1960s plywood surfboard that has delaminatrd. I wanted to get it repaired and a thin layer of fibreglass added. Any recommendations who might be able to this work? Thanks

200 gms 1/4" copper rivets. $5. Nails are all sold.

Remaining are 3.82 KG of 2.5" copper nails and 200 gms of 1/4" copper rivets. Nails 12 per KG or $35 the lot. Rivets $5.

The nails that I still have, are the following - $10 per KG or $50 for the lot.

2.5" square x 3.82 KG
2.75" square x 2.36 KG

Thanks. PM sent

The nails that I still have, are the following - $10 per KG or $60 for the lot.

2.5" square x 4.82 KG
2.75" square x 2.36 KG

Thanks

Bob

Thanks. I'll be in and out today but will check my messages in between. There are some smaller ones I'll throw in.

510185510184I have the following - $10 per KG or $100 for the lot (+ odd sizes ):
3/4" square x 100 gms
3/4" round x .93 KG
1.5" square x 1.42 KG
2.5" square x 6.93 KG
2.75" square x 2.36 KG...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Copper-b...cAAOSwR0Fc6Osb suggests $25 for 500gms. Does that sound reasonable if anyone wants some copper nails?

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Yes it should have been per 100gms. Prices on the net vary enormously, as in most things.

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I have more than 12 KG of copper nails. Sizes range from 1.75 cm to 15.5 cm (only one of these). Most are between 6 to 7.7 cm. There are also
1 cm diameter roves and 1 cm copper rivets...

I have 6 silky oak slabs for sale. Thickness varies but generally 30mm. They are 3.7mm long x approximately 500mm.

Price $500 for the lot. Photo on left gives an idea of thickness; photo on right...

Timber is sold

My mother has more than .5 of a cubic metre of Australian red cedar. It is unmilled and various different sizes. Here are two photos - underneath the cedar are slabs of silky oak.

Some of the...

I have a reasonable quantity of antique wardrobes & chairs (in various states of disrepair & missing parts) that I'd rather not dump.

They could be useful for parts or if you knew someone who...

Hello Luke,

Many thanks. I read descriptions of the forums and I took availability meant for sale. I had a quick look at the marketplace - is it all auction or can you just place something for...

My mother has had timber stored under the house for several years. A friend of hers catalogued this timber:

If anyone is interested e-mail me on [email protected]

6 undressed silky...

Hello,
I'm helping my mother move from a collectables shop which she has had for many years. There is quite a large collection of sideboards, chests of draws, hutches, draws, cupboards and all...

Thanks all - I've been away for two days and will be soon be off for 2 weeks. When I'm back I'll endeavour to get some photos.

Bob

Hello,

I'm assisting my parents tidy up their property. They have lengths of Australian red cedar that may be somewhere between 15 - 20' long and of various sizes. The wood could be 30 - 40 years...

John,

Many thanks. Useful info.

Bob

Mat,

Thanks for the advice. The design is the classic guitar pick/delta wing shape bellyboard of the 60s.

For a modern version: rodndtube.com's MyPaipoBoards Forums :: View topic - Ply Paipo's...

John,

Thanks. I had previously bought some wood from you and did my own glue up. This time I bought some pre-glued boards but this hasn't worked out as planned hence my wanting to cut the boards...

Hello,

I have 2 paulownia boards that are about 54" long by 18.5" wide x 6/8 thick. I want to reduce the thickness and obtain two pieces from each board so that each piece is approximately 1/4 "...

Thanks all,

Will look into both options,

Bob

Hello,

My father gave me an old Sargent handplane that has a crack on the side near the plane's mouth and on the sole near the mouth. I'm in Brisbane - is there anyone who repairs these and any...

Smeds,

Thanks. Geoff's site is a great resource. He notes it is a "a name that may have derived from product labeling by a commercial manufacturer of the period."

I am interested in exploring...

The terms Lamaroo and Looma-Roo have been used to refer to pre World War II Victorian wooden surfboards.

Does anyone know if either pf these words have a meaning related to wood or a...

Danny,

Thanks. Thin wooden paipo (bellyboards) are pretty forgiving on the head. I'll look into marine ply. I was considering getting some extra nose lift by simply gluing some strips to build up...

I want to make a plywood paipo (bellyboard). I was hoping for some advice about plywood that was reasonably light but would cope with submersion in saltwater. I was wanting something about 1/2"- 5/8"...

Thanks all. I have contacted Richard who offers a very comprehensive course, which certainly looked interesting. I'm after something much more modest. Richard mentioned there would be something on...

Hello,

I am interested in suggestions regarding where I could learn to properly sharpen plane & spokeshave blades and learn a bit more about the use of a hand plane. I know there are some very...

Crex,

Thanks again. I'll look into this. The board is solid paulownia and will only be oiled. I am presently looking into the merits of tung oil.

regards

Bob

Crex,

thanks. I hadn't heard of epiglue. I did a quick search and it looks promising. Unfortunately I have already glued up one board, but it is handy to know about this.

It sounds like epoxy...

I got some timber from a mini-skip for a project and it has dried cement on sections. I was going to try and scrap off most of it with a metal scraper - any other tips or suggestions are appreciated....

All,

Some fedback. Selly's advised: "Unfortunately the 308, nor any of our woodworking glues will not last with salt water contact.".

The Australian rep for West system recommended:...

Graeme,

thanks. was speaking to my wife's nephew and he also mentioned the West system. I'll see if there is anywhere in Brisbane that stocks it. ATL are down the coast.

regards

bob

All,

Thanks for your replies. Sealing the board isn't an issue - resin finish, shellac/varnish and oil finishes are all now common in wooden surfboards. Regarding the softness of paulownia, I have...

Thanks for your replies. The board would not be a decoration. I own a board that is sealed with oil that needs to be reapplied periodically after use, so was planning to continue with this approach....

Hello,

I'm in Brisbane and am going to have a go at making a surfboard from paulownia. I was thinking I would need an epoxy glue but am not sure what type or where is the best place to buy it. I'm...