Hollow core surfboad - Woodworking Talk

TheRecklessOne · 10-23-2009, 12:13 PM

It has begun! (In my best highlander accent)

I had a conversation with someone on here at one point about building a hollow core balsa surfboard. I think it was frankp, but I'm not really sure. Anyway, whoever it was here we go!

I just got the kit in the mail last Thursday. Everything was packaged well, it only weighed 8 lbs, and I only found 1 tiny flaw on the main balsa spar. I haven't had a chance to build the assembly table it will be temporarily attached to, but I have gotten all the ribs and the main spar released.

The manual recommends breaking free all the extra balsa that is big enough to be cut down and used later for vertical supports.

I plan on making mdf templates out of everything so that I can build this one again if I choose.

I have all winter to finish this, but I will be updating this as I go. (inspired by BudK's guitar build. what happened to that?)

Take care!

Kenbo · 10-23-2009, 09:04 PM

I was wondering why we haven't heard from you in a while. You were unpacking the pieces.

Great looking project man. Looks like a good one for the winter. Take your time and enjoy the finished product. I'm looking forward to this one.
What ever happened to BudK's guitar anyway?
Ken

TheRecklessOne · 10-23-2009, 10:54 PM

Seriously! Where'd he go? I was hooked.

TheRecklessOne · 11-12-2009, 11:30 PM

Here of the coast of VA Beach we're battling a bit of a noreaster.

Very wet and windy today so Old Dominion University canceled all classes which gave me the chance to do a little work on the surfboard. Take care dudes (and lady dudes!) Stay dry!!

TheRecklessOne · 11-12-2009, 11:33 PM

cont'd

Al B Cuttn Wud · 11-13-2009, 09:10 AM

KC,
You are more than welcome to come on over to my backyard, with the wind I've got about 3 foot waves....ha.

TheRecklessOne · 11-14-2009, 08:15 AM

No thanks Al!

I hope your family managed to escape the storm other than the monsoon waves! My house has been situated in a temporary peninsula for the last 2 days. Only 1 way in or out of my neighborhood off the Elizabeth River here. I can only imagine what it like to actually be a VA Beach resident though!

Maveric777 · 11-14-2009, 09:11 AM

Looks like a cool and fun project. Cant wait to see more....

PTownSubbie · 11-14-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRecklessOne

No thanks Al!

I hope your family managed to escape the storm other than the monsoon waves! My house has been situated in a temporary peninsula for the last 2 days. Only 1 way in or out of my neighborhood off the Elizabeth River here. I can only imagine what it like to actually be a VA Beach resident though!

I went without power for 23 hours. Tree down across the only inlet and outlet to the neighborhood. Good thing I have a generator but poor planning on my part.....didn't stock up on gas.

I ended up siphoning gas from one of my vehicles to keep the generator running!!

Kenbo · 11-14-2009, 10:45 AM

I don't get it. I mean, I'm no expert on surfboards, but I'm positive that the board that you are sanding with the belt sander will not support your weight in water. Shouldn't it be bigger?!?!?!?!?!

MORE PICS MAN!!!!!
The anticipation is killing me.
Ken

TheRecklessOne · 11-15-2009, 11:27 AM

Damn Fred. I'm sorry to hear that! Losing power around here is the worst...usually it takes a couple days to get back. I'm glad you got your power back relatively quickly. You're not selling a lathe and grinder on craigslist right now are ya? It's from your area in portsmouth if I remember correctly so I figured I'd ask.

Ken... The little surfboard will be fused together with 19 others to create a full sized one! I tried surfing this one and sank like a brick... It's going to be a slow project, but I'll add pics anytime I work on it!!!

Take care guys!!!

KC

dragonslumber · 11-16-2009, 03:12 AM

Cool way to spend the winter.
Don