Surfboard shaping, anyone can shape a magic board method.

Name: Surfboard shaping, anyone can shape a magic board method.
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Shape a great riding board on your first

Created byMatthew Kinoshita

Last updated 12/2019

English

What you'll learn

I will show you how to shape a magic board on your first try without any special tools or skills.

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 53m total length

Introduction0:41
This is a shaping method that i use to professionally shape surfboards in locations that lack electrical power or places that I am unable to travel with my specialized shaping tools. This method is perfectly suited for first time shapers that want a foolproof way to shape a top performing board without having to buy or learn how to use advanced tools like power planers.
Tools needed to shape "the no tools method"1:17
This basic set of tools is capable of shaping professional level surfboards. I picked these items because they can be easily found at any hardware store around the world. Tip: Email me and I will send you a professional, printable pdf template of the shape you are planning to make.
Cutting your outline, shaping your rocker and adding concave18:34
Outline, rocker and concave (bottom shape) all need to work together in harmony. The secret is to work on them in this order and finish each part perfectly before moving onto the next step. Tip: Use new sand paper because it will shape cleaner curves with less distortion.
Shaping deck thickness, rail bevels and finish deck shape.18:10
Shaping the bottom rail tuck and rail screening.7:15
This step demonstrates the task of shaping in the bottom tuck of your rail. Even at a masters level, shaping the tuck by hand like this is the easiest and most precise way to do this. Tip: On typical shortboards, the angle of the first bottom tuck bevel is 34 degrees.
Finish shaping and final touches7:09
Finish shaping is the part of the process where you polish off all the details. The key point is to make sure that your stringer wood is not higher than the foam, this causes tons of trouble in the glassing and sanding stages. If you want your shape to pass as experiend shapers work then spend the time to get your stringer nice and flush with the foam. Tip: make sure that your blade is razor sharp.

Requirements

Requirements for this course is the desire to shape yourself a great surfboard on the first try.

Description

This is an easy to follow shaping method that will show you how to shape a great performing surfboard on your first try. No special tools or experience necessary. Most that follow this method are surprised to find that their shape rides every bit as good as a brand name board that costs three times as much. Even though this method is perfect for the first time shaper, it is also used by many advanced and professional shapers that shape in locations without electricity or access to advanced power tools. I have used this exact method to shape professional level surfboards in garages, hotel rooms and even on the beach of an exotic surf location.

Who this course is for:

This course is for first time surfboard Shapers or advanced shapers looking for a method to shape in areas without access to specialized tools or electricity.