What wood are you using? Interesting method. Going to be a sweet board. I would like to try your method sometime. I have built 5 boards using the Jensen method. (some aren't done yet) I have a board with a concave nose & double concave under the tail I'm working on that uses a combination of Jensen's, Tucker's & Grain methods.
Hey Crazyfish - its redwood from Home Depot. I picked the lightest pieces of 2x6 I could find.
I don't recommend my method for anyone else, because what makes perfect sense to me usually doesn't make any sense to anyone else hahaaha. But if you're determined to give it a go, let me know and I'll offer as much help as I can.
It rained most of the day so I couldn't glass or build up rails. I do both outside. I cut out 2 sets of frames for 8'-8'6" speed shapes instead. Slight concave under the nose & slight v in the tail. The construction method will be a combination of Jensen's & Brad Tucker's methods. One of the things that interests me about your method is the solid rails. How do you design & cut the rail sections? Also, How do you cut the rocker into them & shape them?
The method is not really complex, once you understand it, but trying to communicate the overall picture is a challenge.
I use a planshape template to cut the rail sections. By correlating the rocker template with the planshape template, I can easily determine where I need to add a second, third, or fourth level, to accomodate the rocker.
Sorry I can't be clearer. One day I will write an explanatory essay. But for now it will have to suffice to say I am not recommending or promoting this to others. It works for me, probably best to find and stick with a system that works for you.
All the systems out there work. They are all capable of making ridable if not fantastic surfboards depending on ones preferences and abilities. I used close to $100 of glue to attach the rail strips to the 12' SUP I just built. A solid rail could be better, stronger & cheaper without sacrificing weight.
My goal is to learn how others travel there journey so I can find my own way.
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What wood are you using? Interesting method. Going to be a sweet board. I would like to try your method sometime. I have built 5 boards using the Jensen method. (some aren't done yet) I have a board with a concave nose & double concave under the tail I'm working on that uses a combination of Jensen's, Tucker's & Grain methods.
ReplyDeleteHey Crazyfish - its redwood from Home Depot. I picked the lightest pieces of 2x6 I could find.
ReplyDeleteI don't recommend my method for anyone else, because what makes perfect sense to me usually doesn't make any sense to anyone else hahaaha. But if you're determined to give it a go, let me know and I'll offer as much help as I can.
It rained most of the day so I couldn't glass or build up rails. I do both outside. I cut out 2 sets of frames for 8'-8'6" speed shapes instead. Slight concave under the nose & slight v in the tail. The construction method will be a combination of Jensen's & Brad Tucker's methods. One of the things that interests me about your method is the solid rails. How do you design & cut the rail sections? Also, How do you cut the rocker into them & shape them?
ReplyDeleteThe method is not really complex, once you understand it, but trying to communicate the overall picture is a challenge.
ReplyDeleteI use a planshape template to cut the rail sections. By correlating the rocker template with the planshape template, I can easily determine where I need to add a second, third, or fourth level, to accomodate the rocker.
Sorry I can't be clearer. One day I will write an explanatory essay. But for now it will have to suffice to say I am not recommending or promoting this to others. It works for me, probably best to find and stick with a system that works for you.
All the systems out there work. They are all capable of making ridable if not fantastic surfboards depending on ones preferences and abilities. I used close to $100 of glue to attach the rail strips to the 12' SUP I just built. A solid rail could be better, stronger & cheaper without sacrificing weight.
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to learn how others travel there journey so I can find my own way.
Well, email me then for more details, and I'll do the best I can to explain it, doghousereilley@yahoo.com
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