tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3046448493293655789.post54715148402998385..comments2024-01-05T04:39:49.411-05:00Comments on WaterTurtle: Matt Shapes a Race BoardWaterturtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976341793884447213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3046448493293655789.post-28898528028274792502014-02-04T01:29:42.630-05:002014-02-04T01:29:42.630-05:00Hey there.
Thanks for the post. The pics are great...Hey there.<br />Thanks for the post. The pics are great and your board looks amazing! I am building my first SUP and so far it's been a fun project. I found a foam supplier in my area (Portland,Or) and was able to get a pc of scrap 2lb foam 10'x32"x6" for $50. My idea is pretty original as far as I can tell. I wanted to build a SUP with a shaped hull similar to my kayak and not install a fin. I put the glass on the bottom 2 days ago. Should be ready to glass the deck after one more day. My biggest issue has been dealing with the tearing of the EPS foam when sanding. I had to use quite a bit of microsphere filler on the deck and hull to prep the surfaces for glossing....I wonder what tools real shapers are using?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3046448493293655789.post-27082482173136868052013-02-14T20:09:42.689-05:002013-02-14T20:09:42.689-05:00thanks for the input. I've seen some of your ...thanks for the input. I've seen some of your work on your blog and it's very impressive. a little clarification though:<br />2) I just used fiberglass E cloth from foam-ez--no carbon fiber on this 1st attempt<br />3) I built an extra sawhorse to place in center and put leg extensions on all 3, then I just adjusted center one to maintain camber(rocker). I actually could have changed rocker at this stage by raising or lowering the height of sawhorse. I stuck with my very flat 1-1/4" end to end<br />5) The blue stuff is shavings from the Dow XPS 2 lb insulation that I made the blank from. I glued up 2" layers of this material with epoxy--it was left over on my construction site so I thought why not? I could not find a place to buy a foam blank---(now I know) I think if i had just doubled up on fiberglass the board would have been much stiffer and it would not have added as much weight as I thought it would have--oh well, next time!<br />mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3046448493293655789.post-37868955761099455922013-02-11T12:35:53.530-05:002013-02-11T12:35:53.530-05:00My suggestions:
1) Laminate on a table. It will s...My suggestions:<br /><br />1) Laminate on a table. It will save tons of weight and it's much, much easier. You might as well learn the composites builder way. http://www2.swaylocks.com/forums/try-laminating-table<br /><br />2) You have to use carbon fiber with 1 lb foam. Once my lam skills improved, I switched to full carbon. Carbon's a bit expensive to learn with.<br /><br />3) The hardest part, is just holding your rocker during lamination. 1 lb foam bends under the weight of cloth and resin.<br /><br />4) Us only Greenroom Epoxy. Way better. Idiot proof and cheaper.<br /><br />5) Get half slow, half faster hardener from the Greenroom with your resin order. This will let you slow things down just right for first timers. Order from David at the Greenroom.<br /><br />Can't figure out what the blue stuff is in the photos. <br /><br />6) Foam is cheapest from the boat dock foam suppliers. In Wrightsville Beach, we get it from the hardware store. 16' x 24" x 24" is only about $70. <br /><br />Hit me up direct for any more help.NC Paddle Surferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212098135959584538noreply@blogger.com