Taking Shape

Deck On

There is no such thing as having too many clamps!

The King of Fins

It's always a good day when a new fin arrives from John Devereux of Coffs Harbour.  This 11" tiller will help steer my new board whilst looking magnificent at the same time.   20 ply of perfectly foiled good reason to support a local craftsman - thanks John.

Boardbuilding

Stringer, ribs and rail timbers all cut and ready to go.  I have pulled the nose and tail in a little since the below photo was taken to give the outline a bit more curve.  This is the first time I have used a rocker bed and it is proving very handy to control the rocker and bottom contours and stop the nose and tail twisting.

Tail block

Some Paulownia and Western Red Cedar offcuts put together to create the tail block for my new board.

New Board

The outline for my new board 9'9" x 23".  It's nice to have another project underway.

Walker Surfboards

An interview with Peter Walker explaining his hand crafted wooden surfboards at the Jam Factory in Adelaide.  Peter's work was an inspiration for me when I was preparing to build my first HWS.  Peter continues to be an inspiration combining art and the construction of hollow wooden surfboards to create these amazing works of functional art.