How do you go about installing standard fin boxes for longboards? Router? or what?
Keith: 1.Trace the box where you want it, a bit oversize for resin and cloth to set it in place. 2.Measure the blank thickness at the back of the box tracing then measure it again! Going through to the deck can get ugly. You will use a router with a straight bit to cut the hole. Most people like to use a plunge router to make shorter work of cutting the stringer. I make do without and just use the straight bit edges to shave away at the stringer. 3.A template can be very helpful too. Easy to make, I’m sure there are some archived hints on Swaylock’s to help you here. Wood, plastic or aluminum can be used. 4.Allow for the tail rocker when you are planning your depth of cut for the box and make room for the resin/chopped cloth or cloth strips you will use to bond it in the routed slot. 5.Best way to install is by laminating over the box either by installing before lamination of the board (this is how O’Fishl box goes in) or before hotcoat you set the Fins Unlimited box and cap with cloth patch then hotcoat. Cover the F/U slot well to keep out the resin. Check the archives, I think there are some good tips for special circumstances. Good luck. Tom>>> How do you go about installing standard fin boxes for longboards? Router? > or what?