CNC shaping machine was launched in the 90´s and revolutionized the surfing industry. They are now widely used by many shapers, for its speed and precision. CNC Shaping Machine allows to design a s...
Building a surfboard begins with the shape of the foam. From a blank with a stringer, the goal is to give it the shape we want for our surfboard. The first step is to define the outline: shortboard...
Let see all the different raw materials you need to build a surfboard:
1. Foam
The foam or blank is used to make the core of the surfboard. It has a high impact on the overall quality of the surf...
If you plan to build a surfboards, you will need the following tools:
1. Squeegee
The squeegee is a plastic spatula used to distribute the resin over the fiberglass cloth. Being soft and flexible...
To speak the same language, the shaper´s language, let's define the most common words used by surfboard makers:
- Deck: the upper part of the surfboard.
- Bottom: la lower part of the surfboard
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