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As for reusing fin or leash plugs, why not? Easier than casting my own. It's not like they won't work just as well because they're used. Oh, and I spackle my EPS too!
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If you have the time, and don't mind the extra work, then go ahead. If you do the math, the time it takes to pull out a used plug, chip off the old resin - lets say it takes 15 minutes a plug. so four plugs an hour. Now add in that 25% of the plugs wont be useable, because they cracked when you were chipping off the old resin. so you get three plugs an hour. So you are earning $9.00 per hour to save plugs. On the re install, it takes a two step pour, to keep from flooding in, so it takes twice as long to do the install. So your $9.00 per hour just got cut in half. Then if the buyer finds out that your builds are re-using fin plugs, they are pissed, thinking what other corner you cut? So your sales get cut in half.
When I get a chance, I want to start casting my own plugs with epoxy, rather than shit injection plastic. I heard the FCS patent just expired. That way the epoxy will actually bond with the plug.
As for spackle, when Boeing starts using spackle on their structural laminations, I'm right there with you.
Am I being an ass again? If so, sorry. Not my intent.
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Only an ass in the "ass" umptions you make. I never said I used the plugs on new builds, although I've used them on my own boards that had extra plugs as experiments. It takes about 5 minutes to get the plug out and resin free, but that's besides the point. My point was that in a disposable world, why throw away something you may be able to reuse down the road somewhere. I don't even use the plugs anymore, old or new, but as I said in my first post, they're nice to have around the shop in a pinch.
As for spackling, the board in the pic (along with 2 others for the same kid), with lightweight spackling and a double 4oz bottom and triple 4 oz deck, is light and has lasted well over a year doing airs and riding ridiculous shorebreak pounders without a crease so far. To me, it boils down to doing a good, clean, STRONG glass job.