Doug_Rail wrote:Ok, I've decided to shape my second board after my first attempt did'nt turn out too bad. But this time I'm going to glass it and make the fins as well. I have a rough idea about the order in which to glass it, but have no idea on the amount of resin to use and the resin/hardener ratio. Can anybody help me out?
Also. How many layers and which ounce cloth would I use to make the fins?
Some tips from someone who has given it a go would be helpful too.
Thanks
There are some *proper* board makers here who *might* offer some insight, but until they comment you might elaborate on
- what sort of board ( longboard / minimal / shortboard )
- what sort of blank ( EPS or regular PU type )
- what sort of resin ( Poly or Epoxy )
Basic outfit for a typical shortboard for small - average size surf is a PU blank ( like you can buy from your local shaper for $40 - $80 ) & 4 oz standard fibreglass cloth ( 2 layers deck, one on bottom ). Polyester resin use anything from 1 - 3% hardener, add styrene for sand coats ( none for laminating ).
Heavier blokes or heavier surf might call for 6 + 4oz on the deck. Minimals / mals are often glasssed heavier.
As far as fins go are you making short or longboard fins? Solid glass ( laminated ) or composite core ( honeycomb, bamboo etc. )? Glassed-in or fin system ( FCS / Futures )?
I've made about ten boards and about two hundred fins, each of various types.
I still have no idea.
