hi i am looking at building a surfboard out of balsa wood i am trying to find out what kind of glue to use for glueing the stringer and balsa together also best resins and glass to use any help would be great

Clag

P.V.A. glue, don't forget to glue both edges.

epoxy resin.

maybe 4oz glass, depends what sort of board?

go a nice red cedar stringer.

this guy is your man....he has everything you will need, including tuition.....
Mark Riley 0412376464
www.balsasurfboardsriley.com.au.....I get my balsa from him...he imports it...good quality...may work out a little exy getting it to south OZ though...good luck
start sharpening those tools

Doggie your on the money if i was in kindergarden....

arkgee thanks for the advice i have been looking at his web site riley does nice work i shall give him a call i can buy the balsa here in adelaide

Hey mate,
I used to build boards years ago but gave it up due to bub on the scene.

I have never built with wood but it sounds like a great idea. the riley bloke sells balsa blanks and may be a good way to step into board making.

Also, there is a mob called www.onlineshop.capeboatworks.com.au that sell full surfboard kits from shorties, 'fun' boards to Mals.

just a couple of thoughts. if you haven't made boards before it may be a good way to go.

As for resin and glass - ditto what others have said.

Glassing is an art in itself and is very messy as is the sanding and smoothing process. its also a ****e load of fun. nothing like the feeling of riding a board you made.

let me know if you have any questions as I can dredge up some long forgotten nuggets of wisdom - like don't use a planer when you are tired as you may lose the tip of your finger. my index finger on my right hand is somewhat smaller than that on the left.

Good luck bro,

Ados

Thanks Ados

looked at that site nice boards with a nice price tag i have already purchased the how to book from Mark Riley what i want to try and make a copy of the firewire sweet potato if i come unstuck i may get in contact with you cheers for the advise

was talking to a mate yesterday who's built a few and he recomended using a sealer coat before glassing to prevent resin soaking into balsa, hence less weight.
can't remember what the sealer was called but he said not to sand that coat?

Mark Rilley ships all over Aus

Check out the Tree to Sea Forum - www.grainsurf.com/forum/ it's all about wood surfboards.

Also Swaylocks is a pretty good as well.

this guy makes boards in morocco,linked up on Facebook via some mates
superimpressed with the photos he posts and finish on his boards,You could do worse than looking here for some inspiration....really nice boards
http://zlaqsurfboards.com/
goes on the bucket list (go to morocco buy a Zlaq gun and surf my way down the coast)