I’m lining things up for a shortboard, and an important aspect, for me, is to nail down this diamond nose block idea. I’m thinking I want to make a cut off the nose, kind of a diamond cut out from the tip of the nose, and insert a wood block sort of substitute. So the nose of the board will have a sort of diamond shaped wood nose block. Anyone follow? I couldnt find anything searching concerning this, hopfully someone can help me out. Much appreciated, thx!
Hey, this is a tail-block that I made for a pintailed longboard. It seems to match what you’re planning to do for a nose-block. I have a sequence of photos showing how it was done from beginning to end if you’re interested. Just let me know. Also, I might have posted these already but I can’t find the original post, so…
I’d like to see the step by step if you have the time to repost or PM them to me.
Thanks,
Kawika
Well, by general demand… (sorry, I could not find the post neither in the “archives” nor in the “forums”. So I resized all photos, and here they are…again.)
Choosing the wood pieces (in this case, from L to R, Tauari, Wengé, Red cedar):
PERFECT! Thanks so much, that was exactly what I was looking for. Stoked to see the walk through pictures. Just curious, is it no problem to shape out that nose block to the deck when you get it glued in place? Seems like it would be a hassle. ?
No, I don’t; I actually use a Ryobi two-speed sander/polisher. The Rotex is a great wood tool, I do agree, but you can’t adapt specific surfboard sanding pads, can you? (Power pads and such). Festool are amongst the best tools there is, that’s sure. A bit on the expensive side, though. But, aaah, you get what you pay for…
well im new to shaping and never seen power pads. what are they like? ive been given a load of new pads by my festool rep to try and they hardly clog at all. i use a medium backing pad to keep the surfaces flat and love their random eccentric action which leaves none of the ‘dizzying’ marks u get with a standard orbital sander. they are pricey but very addictive!