Warren Hein Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 It started as a kit, but was a good skill building project. I wasn't going to journal this but I think on reflection that others may be interested even if it isn't a traditional woodworking project. (Removed bad link) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I couldn't open this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yep, link doesn't work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Must have hit backspace. Here's the initial kit: a bunch of precut Okolume plywood, hardware and a gallon of epoxy and hardener. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Gluing together two panels to make one long one. The end dimensions of this is 12 1/2'. Fibreglassing the inside of the top deck. Everything needs to be water tight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 After building my Ruobo, I'm still hesitant about making a mess on the top. Lots of plastic sheeting over everything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Adding some reinforcement to the side rails. Eventually the top will sit flat on top after leveling them out. Bulkheads are attached by stitching them to the side rails with some copper wire through predrilled holes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Note the fancy clips: short sections of PVC cut down the axis. Much cheaper than buying a bucketload of spring clamps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 For the record, I have been working on this since April 30th. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 That looks pretty cool! Good idea with the PVC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Stitching and gluing the bottom to the bulkheads and side rails. After which, you epoxy them all together. Once done, you remove the wire stitches. Then thickened epoxy using wood dust to fortify the glued up parts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Decorative tailpiece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Stringers were added and everything coated with epoxy to protect against any water. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Damn! That's really looking cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 For having started it in April, you sure got a lot done today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I epoxied myself to the floor so I had no choice but to keep working on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Attaching the deck to the rest. More epoxy and a load of weight to secure it. However. I didn't let sleeping dogs lie and tried shifting things around in this state. After enough cure time had passed I tried adjusting a clamp and the whole setup fell down 4" when the supports broke. Cracked the side rail and put a gash in the bottom. CA glue to the rescue. Reminiscent of my dog hole block on my workbench when I dropped that to the floor and put a nice crack through it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 With the amount of weight I used to secure the deck. I should have reinforced the supports I was using. They were made of the same 3/16" plywood as the board itself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Flush trimmed the deck to the rails. Some nice curl in the front portion of the deck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Adding in some inlay. I didn't make the medallion, just installing it. Would have liked to have had a router plane for this task. Prepping the bottom for fiberglassing. Filling in the holes and sanding smooth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 What is it weighing about now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Do all SUP's have a wood/hollow core? I've ridden them a few times, always thought it was solid foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Most paddle boards you see out there are solid foam wrapped with fiberglass. Final weight of my board is 35.2 lbs. more pictures to follow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Fiberglassing the exterior: Bottom: Top - adding some decorative cloth underneath the fiberglass. The key thing is to ensure that the fabric is completely wetted with epoxy before laying down the fiberglass on top of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hein Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Installing the fins. They are butt jointed to the bottom and held in place with epoxy and additional fillets of epoxy/wood dust. Fillets not shown, but they add a bead of about 1/4" to the joints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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