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for any one who has made/modified a board. post some pics of your press or completed boards, its all good. also, maybe share some tips on building and where to get supplies also, occasionally, we can have a build off from time to time...

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bolt holes 8 Replies

hey guys, was just wondering, how do u guys drill/mark out ur bolt holes for ur trucks??if uve made a jig post a pic if u want, ive read through the thread and came across this, it seems pretty good,…Click here for the full story

Started by dean cunningham. Last reply by Adam Nov 14, 2013.

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For Sale: Double Kick Press Forms 4 Replies

These are industrial strength super heavy duty forms made from railway sleepers.You will need a press to create your decks with these forms.They are total surface contact forms, not just edge bending…Click here for the full story

Started by Fitz. Last reply by Fitz Aug 23, 2013.

Love all your work guys!

Hey crew.Just a quick note to say big props! We are a small team here at Prince Albert, and have gone through a lot of R&D to teach ourselves how to make boards to a marketable quality. All the…Click here for the full story

Started by Bryan Sainsbury-Hore Jul 10, 2013.

Concave 6 Replies

Whats some cheap easy ways I can put a concave on some ply .Click here for the full story

Started by charliefisher. Last reply by Deeks63 Jun 6, 2013.

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Premium Member Comment by Deeks63 on July 28, 2012 at 17:50: I'm guessing they're all pretty much the same... woven glass fibres?

Comment by Marcus M on July 28, 2012 at 14:55: Ok thanks. I've not heard of this Dion or JPS cloth before. What are their properties?

Premium Member Comment by Deeks63 on July 28, 2012 at 14:33: What Mudjimba said... All the West Systems stuff is pretty good. personally I would steer clear of getting small quantities from a boat shop as you'll pay a lot more for it. You're in Sydney, right? maybe these guys?

http://www.dionchemicals.com/products/4_oz_fibreglass_cloth/4_oz_cl...

Comment by Mudjimba on July 28, 2012 at 14:24: I am still learning about glassing but 4 oz or 6 oz cloth should be ok.

Comment by Marcus M on July 28, 2012 at 13:01: Hi I was asking about fibreglass a little while back; still haven't got round to purchasing any haha.

I found this woven cloth, and it seems like a good price: http://shop.classic-boat-supplies.com.au/west-system-epoxy-resin-ac...

Will this work okay? And what density would you suggest I use?

Comment by Brodie on July 25, 2012 at 22:33: Hey bra nice board I made my own aswell but I don't no how to upload a pic

Comment by Mudjimba on July 16, 2012 at 20:53: When you add up the time needed to build and the cost of materials it usually adds up to less than $0 profit if trying to sell custom boards.