Just thought I would say hello. I live in St. Augustine Florida. Just shaped my first board and I must say that this is an outstanding resource. I found practically everything I needed to know in the archives. My board though nowhere near the level of alot of the boards in the resource section, turned out pretty good for a first (definately not a last).
The board is a 9’4" 19.5"x23"x15 rounded pin LGB. cant wait to get it wet. Now if one of those tropical waves off the African coast will send us some swell I can. Terry.
Nice to meet y’all (said with a friendly southern accent)
Another amazingly good first board. Nice job Tbones! I humbly offer one suggestion… use a drop cloth, tar paper or cardboard to protect garage floor from resin outlines.
I could post a hundred pics of imperfections in the glass so I wouldnt consider it top. But thanks for the kind words, they are truely appreciated. The color on the nose is not to hide any imperfections. As a matter of fact it just made the imperfections that are there stand out more. But I am probably overly critical of the board just like everything else I make with my hands. The next board, which I hope to be a retro single fin, will come out better because I learned so much doing this one. It was really alot of fun shaping and glassing. I even enjoyed sanding it (though my wife didnt enjoy the smell or dust at all). Luckily she surfs also and was therefor very tolerant. I will never buy another board from someone else again. It was a blast. Thanks for all the help!Terry
