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Thread: Hollow wooden surfboard
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1st January 2012, 01:26 PM #31
Hi All
Apologies it's taking a little longer than i'd hope got caught up in another project building a pergola I've managed to finish all the layering and round it all over, i'm just finishing up the small details of the edging now.
Now i was thinking, it would look good if it had some vaneer strip of a lighter/darker wood, i can mill some strips down fine to about 1mm (ish) will this affect the fibreglassing and leave a raised section on the fibreglass or would a fibreglasser be able to make it all even no worries?
Anyone with a little insight with this is greatly apreciated
thanks and happy new year
DavidJust another 17 year old who can work the remote
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1st January 2012, 03:10 PM #32
I'm not a big fan of guilding the lilly. Embelishments and adornments are mostly trivial pursuits but can have their place. There will be a slight step when the fibreglass lays over the strip but with carefull (very) sanding you should be able to smooth it out. Where are you want to put the strips?
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1st January 2012, 03:25 PM #33
opps...and harppy newwy year!
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1st January 2012, 05:36 PM #34
Hi
Yeah thanks
was thinking that could happen, I'm not really experienced with fibreglass so bear with me, can a fibreglasser make the whole layering thicker? or double spray (Dual layering)?
Thanks
DaveJust another 17 year old who can work the remote
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1st January 2012, 09:52 PM #35
Yep, fiberglass comes in a range of weights. As far as I know they still use imperial measurements. 8 and 6 ounce fiberglass used to be the norm but now 4 and 2 ounce is used more. You can use two layers of fiberglass if necessary, like on the deck where you would stand but be aware the thicker the fiberglass the more resin is needed and that all equals more weight. I'm pretty sure if you did some enquiries at a surfshop or on the net where there are some wooden surfboard builders you'll find someone willing to help, good luck and let us know how you get on.
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1st January 2012, 11:11 PM #36
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2nd January 2012, 03:53 PM #37
Also does anyone know where I could buy some putty that has the appearence of cork, or somehting i can mix up/make that looks like it, because there are a few joints/ends I want to neaten up?
Thanks
DavidJust another 17 year old who can work the remote
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27th July 2012, 09:28 PM #38
Hi all,
sorry about being so late on my reply, I've been flat out.
Finnaly finished the board, and I must admit I am rather happy how it turned out, for a first attempt anyways.
I couldn't post any photo's recently due to the fact it was going to be showcased in this years Motorex and one of the terms was that the piece couldn't be publicly shared before the show. Hope you can all understand.
You're probably thinking how a board was in motorex, the guy who did the artwork asked me to put in the show to show off some of his work, amazing how a simple project can go so far isn't it
I thank you all for you advice and support, and hope to return the favour in some way or another along the line.
David
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28th July 2012, 04:30 PM #39Novice
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Looks good! Have you tried it out yet? or is it never to see water??
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28th July 2012, 11:43 PM #40
Thanks Mate only just in the pool to test all of the vents and plugs were properly sealed, don't think I'll be using this one, she's going straight to the pool room !
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