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by J1A
12 May 2021 17:57
Forum: Board Building
Topic: Hot wire for shaping foam molds?
Replies: 1
Views: 10498

Hot wire for shaping foam molds?

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has tried using a hot wire cutter for shaping foam molds?

Would be interesting to see if you could shape the wire for perfect concave etc...
by J1A
11 Apr 2021 21:20
Forum: Board Building
Topic: Power tools for shaping and finishing
Replies: 1
Views: 10367

Power tools for shaping and finishing

Hi all,

Just thought I'd start a thread so people can post suggestions for tools etc.

I'm about to invest in a bench sander (like this one: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-370w- ... r_p6210416), and was wondering what other people use?

Happy skating!
by J1A
22 Mar 2021 21:15
Forum: Board Building
Topic: Measuring Boards.
Replies: 3
Views: 12499

Re: Measuring Boards.

I'd love some tips on this also :) I've always been a bit confused about whether the measurement (e.g. length) is taken directly from tip to tip (through the empty space above the deck), or following the shape of the board, which would return a longer measurement. Same goes for width - taking into a...