to the mith makers that sugest that i use painters pin line tape and superglue haaaaaaaa’’ so funny
** my raw cork decks are done first and the bottom glass and rail are vacumed sealed on to the cork **
not one prblm with this method and long lasting boards the result to long i think
no tape now have a merry christmas and stop gossiping haa’’
greetings from yesterday
and I would like to wish you
a merry in the midst of
sud hemi summer.
As the current owner
of winter and slowly
growing days I can
clearly see your passions
have been well spent.
bitchin board .
…ambrose…
oh an’ by the way
av a happy as well.
First off, I really appreciate Huie’s work and his willingness to share what he shares here. I know enough to pay close attention when the experts are talking about what they do.
As for the above and for anyone here who isn’t getting Huie’s reference, we were having a discussion about cork decks over on the other forum and I speculated about Huie’s technique.
" Not my idea - I’ve never done cork. I was just passing along what I’ve seen Drewtang and Diverse Dave and Huie and some others do. Ghostshaper did a couple cork decks and left the edges exposed and those came out pretty nicely.
In the pics Huie has posted it looks like he runs the auto pinlining tape under the lam for the pinlines at the lap, except I can’t figure out how the tape-on-cork seal holds. Maybe he superglues it. "
And just FTR, I was not referring to what the above pics are showing (which I like very much), but to what I had seen from Huie in some of his previous postings here on Sways. Which I also liked.
So I did guess incorrectly in my speculation for which I am truly sorry, but at least it was clearly labeled as speculation and not as if I actually knew what I was talking about. Since I was wrong, I will be sure to refer AFOAF back to this thread so he will get the straight scoop because after all, I wouldn’t want to be to blame for him making a mistake.
Hey Huie, how are the exposed cork decks holding up? My brother has a couple but he doesn’t ride them much, so it’s hard to get a feel how sturdy they are. Maybe I need to snatch one of them and give it a go.
You got the process down. Exposed cork first then wrap the bottom layer over that for a good edge/seal.
Merry Christmas to you!
haaa’’ g daddy thats cool i had no idea ‘’ i just got an e mail saying these things and thought i would straightenit out in real time save the washerwoman the time ha’’ yes in the early cork i used a bit different method and needed to pin line the cork but as you go you get to know
i love this construction but everything is not revealed
bombproof’’
no more wax
a great dampner and heat insulater combined with the white bottoms cool boards on hot days haa’’
never had a bad ride report mybe its the shaper? haaaa’’
but the groms ‘’ oh it looks like poh’’ it rashes me poor little petals.
shark’’
the cork itself alone would not add much to the overall strength of the board’’ what i like so much is it disguises my other construction
**did charlie do yours? **
g daddy dont sweat i respect you coming out like that good on you.
i think this is what you were refering to the pin lines are as i allways have done them (resin) but hey you could use acrilic be much easier
cheers huie
I’ve been away for so long I haven’t been able to observe all of the threads that have transpired about the various approaches people are taking, but recently started a project for a older neighborhood gentleman who I believe would appreciate the form and function of the exposed cork deck.
This board looks amazing, Huie. As usual, you’ve set the bar incredibly high.
I still remember the first time I saw you post one of your epoxy polish outs…it was like a lens in to the fourth dimension.
Merry Christmas to everyone. Much love and respect for the ongoing evolution and innovation going on at sways, as always.
PS. I showed this thread to my son, who has been helping me with the bagging steps. He said, “yeesh, we should go see him in Australia and have him make us some cool surfboards.” He’s 5, but clearly has good taste.
Cheers huie, but aren’t you supposed to be retired or something? 
Keep on pushing things down there, God knows somebody’s got to do it. If people say your boards last too long that cracks me up. That’s one of the things we hear too - and they’re “too light”, “too fast”, etc. I’ll take those criticisms all day long lol.
Awesome combos, as always. I especially like the built-out tails. Corecork + HD foam?
Hi Huie, yeah Charlie has made us a couple, newer ones are exposed, older ones glassed over. My brother did an exposed one himself, but it was over an existing board. I’m wondering more about how durable the exposed cork layer is. I’m thinking that it will wear away over time, but how long it lasts is the question. I think the fix is simple.
Many years ago, maybe around 1973, my brother used contact cement to stick a layer of 1/8" neoprene to the deck of his board. He was a bit ahead of the curve for what Herbie Fletcher did with his astro deck pads. Problem with the neoprene was it absorbs water and made the board heavier. Cork doesn’t suck water so it’s perfect for that purpose. I’d be a bit concerned about the rash on my legs, but you just have to make the exposed cork narrower to add more smooth section along the rail.
I never got used to deck pads because in the days of shorter shorts my knees would get rash, sometimes my inner thighs too.
That’s good news Ian. I think I may look into making a board with an exposed cork deck and a special concave for my chest. Even riding a softer board isn’t quite comfortable right now. I’d probably want a bit more smooth surface along the sides because I like to sit on my board then let it slide between my legs as I push with my legs when I decide to start paddling after a wave. I’ve gotten rash on my inner thighs from boards that are not smooth along the rail. The soft Costco boards and other soft tops will do that to you.
You surfed 2-3 sessions a week for the last six months!!!
Huie as ever your method excites me and what you’ve revealed here is amazing…will chat this week and hope you can hook me up with some supplies. Cheers rich
oh cool! At near 40 i am still a grom, cork is so ugly (for me). LOL
But the fact is that cork is an effective core material in composit that have is place for long time in this application. I talk to the chief of an old local factory that make cork core for industry (and well known new brand know) that show me really old composits parts Carbon/cork/carbon. Cork is a really tough and durable material. Long time ago i cut an cork chêne tree in my garden, i use cork on soil to avoid grass growing, really effective for life. I also use a cork carpet in my shower for 15 year, still like new.
oh cool! At near 40 i am still a grom, cork is so ugly (for me). LOL
But the fact is that cork is an effective core material in composit that have is place for long time in this application. I talk to the chief of an old local factory that make cork core for industry (and well known new brand know) that show me really old composits parts Carbon/cork/carbon. Cork is a really tough and durable material. Long time ago i cut an cork chêne tree in my garden, i use cork on soil to avoid grass growing, really effective for life. I also use a cork carpet in my shower for 15 year, still like new.
before i die and he dies, i want a custom board made just for me by huie
i promise i will make it last forever…
One of those 8’ retro double enders would be a must have.
The first board looks super fun.
