Ted the Kiwi said..

Been a bit slow on updating this thread as I have been busy helping a mate finish his hollow wooden board build.

Finally shaped the beast this weekend - jeepers it made a mess !! Anyway the fin was beautiful and I was really happy with it. I took a long time for a change - making sure that I got the foiling even on both sides. It was looking smic - when I held it up to the light it had a nice even light strip the whole way round. I then did a light hot coat and shinned her to perfection. Was stoked. Then I bloody dropped it on the ground and broke the tip !!! I almost cried. So its being repaired before it has even been used. Fins do not like falling tip first on to concrete from 4 foot. The irony was that I was cleaning up at the time - can not believe it The new improved version will post some pics when its complete. Probably be a few more days before I get to finish it. These pics are action ones - way before it was finished.

Full respect to fin makers - a lot of work goes into getting them just right. Can not wait to start the next batch - yep no more offcuts - going to go hard and use sheets of glass next time. Will cost more in materials but a lot less in my time !!! I have also been working on a few wooden dolphins - will not bother you with these yet as they need a bit more work.

RoyStuart said..



Your foiling is way out of shape. I suggest that you get it right using a hand block and files, it's almost impossible to get it right with a disc sander especially when there's a box tab involved.

thePup said..


Roy - would you consider giving us a bit of a demo (of course without compromising your trade that is brother!!) of your skills ???? I would love to see just a glimpse of your showcase is why I ask ..... cheers !

weiry said..

Two things I want to know about this photo .1. What is that 666 paddle doing in the shed &2.Who is going to clean that shed[:D