http://greenlightsurfsupply.com/shapersversa-square.aspx
Anyone try this out? Seems like it can save alot of time and improve accuracy.
Not sure if it’s worth the investment.
Just ordered one a couple of days ago - I will report back. It’s as expensive as heck though!!! 35 bux and then 12.50 shipping = 47.50 for a piece of plastic…
I have one. Nice little tool for all layout marks. Definitely an improvement over its predecessors. Good for fins, too, but I don’t do it the way he does on the video. I don’t like making so many marks all over the blank.
This is a good idea with great info, seem easy to use. But the manufacturing is CHEESY! For 50 bucks total…Make the F##$%^&* holes!!!
Agree on the holes, but I picked mine up at Greenlight so shipping wasn’t an issue. Holes took about 2 minutes with hammer and nail.
make your own holes or pay more.
everyone charges an arm and a leg for these things…I guess printing on polycarbonate is not as cheap as one would presume.
I love these types of guides.
They keep people from learning formulas.
When you shape different styles of boards there are various formulas for fin settings.
To not know why and where the fins should be placed is pretty sad.
However it’s a very clever deal and great for the garage builder.
If your making boards for others you better know the formulas otherwise the $45.00 is pretty cheap investment for the general knowlage.
My hat’s off to the guy that took the time to make that guide up. I would have it tooled to have the holes done pre-sale.
I think anyone who has build less than 100 boards should get one.
I have one… punching the holes and de-burring them with a razor blade takes minutes… and it’s done for the life of the product. It’s a handy little gadget for measuring/marking, as you don’t have to use a tape measure or square… everything’s right there. You just flip it around to do your thing.
Like everything else, you learn to be creative with the tools you have. You can do it like Brian does in the video, or develop your own way of using it. That’s what I’ve done.
If you like standard toe-in specs… 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch, etc. and don’t adjust toe in based on other dims, then it’s very, very quick and accurate. The first time I used it, I laid out the fins using it the way he does, but then I just had to go back and do it my way just to see the difference. Proved to be a very accurate tool. Great for the backyarder.
Hey S’Ding, Howzit? You nailed it! this is a good thing if need to be led by the nose while shaping. It is good info, but like you said the “WHY” is missing. That’s what I love about what’s happening with all the EPS sheets around and people making their own blanks. From the start you need to know the parameters of your build before any shaping begins. This is total knowledge of the shape. The why and how are inherent to the project. Plus some of the rocker tables I’ve seen are pretty clever and easily changed. We used to rely on Grubby, but now it’s back in our hands.
ps. I respect how you conduct business. You’re definitely not a “Surfknot”!!! Sounds as if "Deadshaper has been a help over the years. All the Best.
Hmmm…
How to learn the WHY of it all.
That’s what I’m trying to figure out!
Squalyboy, Good! Stoke the Fire! You need to keep chasing the question. It never ends. A piece of printed plastic gets you to the results, but it bypasses the REASONS for doing certain set-ups. Find a reliable mentor. I had to apprentice for free for quite a while to pick things up, and I STILL DON’T KNOW SH%$!!! Stay with this site, there’s lots of very knowledgeable people here and the blow mind is, they will share! Try to find a local guy who will give you hands on experience. The Best of Luck. Keep Mowin’!
Just think…What happens if you lose your piece of plastic? Once it’s in your head…it STAYS there!
I’d love one. Oops, my fin settings are 18" and 9"*
Back to the drawing board…Great idea. I might have to cut holes in my plexi square.
* common settings for a modern 6’ kneeboard thhruster