8'8''
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Roger at his local on his 8'8'' Asymmetrical Side Cut Double Hot Curl Edge
board, Mike C.
September 21, 2008
September 18, 2008
Icons of Surf Website
So I just finished programming and designing the new website for Ken Mockett over at Icons of Surf a few weeks ago and thought you might want to check it out. They have a great selection of boards , clothing and accessories. Hope you like it Ken!
I'll post some photos of the shop when I have a chance.
Website: http://IconsofSurf.com/
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Icons of Surf
September 17, 2008
Thomas Campbell
The great artist, photographer, filmmaker and writer now has his website up at http://thomascampbell-art.com/. Check it out. His artistic imagination is absolutely amazing. My wife and I are one of the lucky ones to get their hands on a Michel Junod board with artwork by Thomas Campbell. My wife says it's hers, but I like to think of it as ours!
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Art
September 15, 2008
Reflection
All in all the kick times seemed alright. Freaked out a little bit at first only because I didn't know what to expect. I would kick it slower next time as the lam job started to gel a little and would of like to work the lap tucks better. It started to gel in less than 10 minutes. After I was done with what I needed to do, I used a heater to cure the lam and hotcoat faster.
The kick time for the hotcoat was fine. Just noting that it had 3 teaspoons of pigment in it, the kick times would be faster if there was no pigment. After reading some threads, I think I did the lam job too thin where the glass looked dry. This is why I think I got pits and zits in the hotcoat.
I probably should have installed the fin box after the lamination, but I think I will do it before the gloss coat. Plus I am trying to spread out my spending. I still need to get a 1/4 inch router bit, a router template bushing and make myself a template.
So having said all that, now I'm ready for some sanding. Kind of dreading this part... But Jason over at ClipsAndFasteners.com gave me an awesome deal (like always) on a DeWalt 7” /9” Heavy-Duty Electronic Variable Speed Polisher! Should make things easier. I will keep you updated.
The kick time for the hotcoat was fine. Just noting that it had 3 teaspoons of pigment in it, the kick times would be faster if there was no pigment. After reading some threads, I think I did the lam job too thin where the glass looked dry. This is why I think I got pits and zits in the hotcoat.
I probably should have installed the fin box after the lamination, but I think I will do it before the gloss coat. Plus I am trying to spread out my spending. I still need to get a 1/4 inch router bit, a router template bushing and make myself a template.
So having said all that, now I'm ready for some sanding. Kind of dreading this part... But Jason over at ClipsAndFasteners.com gave me an awesome deal (like always) on a DeWalt 7” /9” Heavy-Duty Electronic Variable Speed Polisher! Should make things easier. I will keep you updated.
Labels:
Building a Surfboard
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Displacement Hull
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First Board
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Tools
September 14, 2008
It's Hotcoat Time!!!
Labels:
Building a Surfboard
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Displacement Hull
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First Board
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Glassing
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Hotcoat