handplane sizes

General Discussion
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thinking of making some handplanes,was thinking to do three different sizes for different conditions but not sure what excact dimensions,maybe a small one for big steep waves a medium sized one for fairly big and fairly steep waves(like an all rounder) and a big one for small mushy waves.Maybe even a mini paipo.could someone please give me basic dimensions

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just a basic width and length

 

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Hi -

I recently did a couple of handplanes.  One was more of a ‘mega handplane/mini-paipo’ thing. The big one was 24" X 14", had some nose rocker and a scooped out deck with no handle.

A more common size might be more around 12" X 8" on up to 18" X 10."  

I have seen a bunch of different designs though and never had a tape measure handy.  I think it’s a wide open field.

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As John said, 8 W x 12 L is a standard size, but from there it’s up to you to be creative.

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What is the new black wall material Brett?

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ok thanks,that thing looks pretty crazy.

 

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Yeah, just experimenting.

The clear is polycarbonate and the black is HDPE which you can drill sand screw, it’s floats too.

When you’re finished, show us what you’ve done Swaysurf.