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EQUIPMENT
LIST
Respirator with dust and vapor cartridges (3M brand with separate
100% dust cartridge).
Tape measure
Magnetic torpedo level
Drill preferably with two handles, variable speed and, 2000 to 3000
rpm.
Hand saw (wood)
Sharpie fine marker pen
Block plane (smallest)
Surform pocket plane
5" rubber/plastic back-up pad with 1/4" shank (for sanding
disks on drill)
Hacksaw blade (coarse)
Optional 1" paddle bit to match optional 1" leash cup
TOOL RESEARCH
Tool Research From surfersteve.com - A Compromise For Those Wishing To Replicate Production Surfboard Building Methods
Although the book, How to Build Your First Surfboard, strives to steer builders from the possible wreckage of production building, it is clear most builders would prefer the look of a mass produced surfboard. The following tools and tips will make this more likely, although the first surfboard will, no doubt, still have many imperfections. Hundreds of dollars can be saved by using the following tools compared to industry standard tools. The following has been extensively tested by the author, the expense and labor solely for the benefit of you, the reader (The author already owned the industry standard tools). Be aware these tools are not designed for heavy duty, continuous production use, but will work well for the occasional garage built board.
TOOL
Harborfreight.com #26973834 Drill Master Planer $27.99 with coupon in 2011. Heavy Duty model (similar) is $36. with coupon in 2011. Industry standard Hitachi is $379.
TIP
1. This planer has a 1/16" maximum cutting depth. The depth can be doubled to 1/8" by loosening the cutting blades and extending them 1/16"(the tools for this are included). The depth can be tripled to 3/16" by grinding the front plate (the plate on the bottom which adjusts up and down). Put a 3" abrasive cutting wheel on your drill, or a 6" abrasive cutting blade on your sander/polisher (this tool mentioned below) and slowly grind the plate with the wheel almost parrallel to the plate - this will take one to two hours. If you over grind or grind unevenly, it can be filled with 5 minute epoxy. After modification this planer works very similar to the industry standard Hitachi
2. In contrast to surfboard foam planing shown in youtube videos, a planer is designed to be used parrallel to the direction of work (not 45 degrees), Holding at 45 degrees reduces the cutting area by 1/2 which doubles your labor, and increases the possibility of an error.
Note 1: Keep the right side air intake port clear of foam dust which will quickly clog the opening and could cause overheating, although overheating did not occur with the author.
TOOL
Harborfreight.com #33586157 Polisher/Sander $39.99 with coupon in 2011 - includes assorted 6" hook and loop sandpaper,foam backed hook and loop type sanding pad, and polishing bonnet. Industry standard Milwaukee is $245. - not including the accessories.
TIP
1. Buy assorted 6" hook and loop sanding disks at ebay.com http://cgi.ebay.com/50pc-6-HOOK-and-LOOP-SANDING-DISCS-Assorted-Grit-da-/360370672190?pt=Sanders_Sandblasters&hash=item53e7c4123e (the sellers of these assorted disks change with availability) If you buy from industrial suppliers you will have to buy an absurd amount of each grit.
2. Initially run sander at lowest speed, and practice on a scrap piece of foam that has been laminated and hot coated. Very slowly sand into the cloth and through the cloth, so you can see what to avoid.
NOTE 1: This purchase is worth it for the accessories alone.
NOTE 2: Hook and loop sandpaper is the best type because it can be re - used.
TOOL
Harborfreight.com #33027418 Trim Router $19.99 with coupon in 2011. The industry standard Ryobi is $99.99.
TIP
1. You will need a router bit with 1" cutter for Fins Unlimited Boxes - 1" bits are rare.
2. A 12"x 6"x 3/16" template can be made out of 3/16" panel board (get 4'x 4' piece at Lowe's. To achieve 5 degree lean on twin or tri fins, an additional 1"x 12" piece of 3/16" panel board can be duct taped to the bottom edge of the template. The entire template can be held in place with Gorrilla brand duct tape.
NOTE: By the time you adjust the router and bit, and make a template, you could cut out about 5 boxes by hand. After making template (and practicing) it is faster and more precise with a router. The harborfreight cut out tool can also be used as a router.
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