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Hey guys... just wanted to let you know that me and a buddy just started a diy board and we are taking pics along the way. Ill keep you all updated as soon as he uploads the pics... I decided to model my first attempt after the phase 5 danielo diamond. So excited!

Nice! Good luck!

ok guys here goes nothing,

1. Use a piece of foam insulation (we used 1") and decide what shape your board is going to be. we cut it down the middle and cut out one side. This way we could use it to trace the other side so it was as close to uniform as possible



2.Cut a piece of 1/4" hardwood to the shape that you want the rocker. we rounded the 2 ends of this stringer to the shape we wanted the edges of our board to be.



3.after cutting out the board tape both sides together.



4.with both sides firmly taped together sand the edges to that they are identical.



5.this is just showing where the stringer is going to end up.



6.This glue is expanding foam glue that is also waterproof. follow the drying time said on the box.



7.glue the stringer ( this is a much better pic of the stringer.)



8.use extra tape on the curved nose of the stringer, making sure the foam takes the shape of the rocker.



9.its hard to see in this pic but we put wooden blocks under the nose so we can weight the board down while the other side can keep the shape as it drys.



10.here is a shot once we have glued, taped and weighted the board.



11.this is the board once the tape is removed and glue has dried. You might need to use a small surform to get rid of any excess glue and a small hand plane to make sure the stringer is smooth and level.



12.here is a shot of the edge once we shaped it. We used drywall sandpaper so it wouldn't plug up with foam.



13. I don't have pictures of this but we filled all the holes in the foam with lightweight Spackle and sanded it smooth.

14. purchased a wagner multi project paint sprayer to spray the board with latex paint. (If you are using Polyester fiberglass resin then you must do this or the chemical reaction will melt the foam) You can also buy latex paint in an aerosol can made by krylon


If you are lucky enough to have access to Epoxy laminating resin then you want to take extra care in keeping the surface of the board very smooth and the color you want it to be in the final stage. when using epoxy resin, you can skip the latex paint stage because it is compatible wit all kinds of foam and will harden to a glass clear finish.

15. If you plan on dying the resin (like we plan on doing) then the color of the paint isn't a very big deal because it will cover it completely.

What are you going to use as a finishing surface?

we are going to use poly fiberglass for this first one. I will keep posting pics and stuff. because its poly we have to paint the board with latex paint before we resin it or else the fiberglass will eat the foam.

I will be looking forward to the seeing the finished product.

looks like a bunch of work but very cool.

Any updates on this? I've been patiently waiting...

sorry TNVandall but it is -15 to -20 degrees here in Quesnel BC and all i have in my shed is a tiny wood stove that won't warm the room up enough for fiberglassing. We are going to start shaping another board this week (copying a Parks thruster) so ill post some more pictures of the process again soon if you want.

P.S. My wife has been keeping me busy because we are expecting a new little surfer in May but I'm still really excited about making boards so this project won't just stop.

here is a video i have watched that might hold you over.



and here is a video just for fun

Are those "skim" style boards? Man winter blows! I can't wait until spring!