Aloha Swaylocks gang;
ICYMI: We are still seeking applications for our Fund Your Build project. You can apply here 
Fund Your Build — AkuShaper
We want to showcase your brand, how you use AkuShaper in your build process, and pay you direct or for materials so we can inspire a new generation of board builders. Or just teach people a process they may not be aware of.
We just posted a new one with Daniela Mengual (Artmengual Surfboards)—she runs through a full longboard build, from designing on the road to cutting at the Arakawa factory and glassing at Third Stone Hawaii over there in the mill. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/k7VOvslzmWE?si=Go-hcDNLVotwUnJ7
I am sure many of you have made the pilgrimage to the North Shore… the Wailua Sugar Mill has to be one of those iconic spots in the world for board building. It is currently home to Pyzel, Arakawa, JC Shapes, Carl Schaper, Sparrow Surfboards, and a bunch of others.
Anyone here ever build boards out of there? Would love to hear any stories.
Also, if you’re looking for a glass shop or CNC cutting in your area, we try to keep our global Industry Directory of shops up to date here: https://akushaper.com/directory *Send us a message if you can’t find someone though
