Shaping a Retro Fish Surfboard

[@woodman1701]

Great job. I clicked on this because I saw him using a skill saw on the outline. Smart. I use them cutting curves on wood gates, and when shaping a board I’ve used one to cut rocker when my planer was malfunctioning. Can be used to cut specific width concaves too.

[@Jetty-xd9yc]

As a born and raised Lis fish surfer. Sunset Cliffs/Ocean Beach local. Watching so many boards shaped and shaped myself, we never cross plane. Glad to see you are keeping the idea alive and relevant. 🌊🤙

[@1stDayofSummer]

Now that's a compliment! Thanks

[@samrichardson3128]

Hi there, thanks so much, this technique Matt Kazuma taught me in Maui. Its a proven trusted method and is super accurate.

[@danielvitalis1858]

Lovely Board

[@1stDayofSummer]

Especially on waist to chest high it rides like a dream

[@samrichardson3128]

Thanks she's a good looking one this one

[@PaulCarterArt]

Hand shaping and handmade is awesome, respect as a Surfer-Shaoer-Artist myself. Great time capsule of the process guys👍🏾

[@1stDayofSummer]

Naming it 'time capsule' is a huge compliment! Thanks Paul

[@samrichardson3128]

thanks so much

[@tikkivolta2854]

so good to know it's in portugal. next time i am there i'll head straight your way.

[@samrichardson3128]

Great thanks, come by our shop Coffee & Waves in Lagos

[@robertcaron9181]

I'm from Portimão, next door, where are you in Lagos? Obrigado 🤙

[@1stDayofSummer]

Hi Robert! Sam, the shaper is located at Coffee and Waves, (underneath) a coffeeshop in the center of Lagos. You can buy the boards there too

[@robertcaron9181]

Outstanding job, or to me it's pure art.

[@1stDayofSummer]

It is!!

[@themaxdog]

Thanks for share, Nice job

[@1stDayofSummer]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it!!

[@themaxdog]

@@1stDayofSummer it's like watching a mirror, so I know how it feels, we need more people using their power for creation and imagination. too,

[@frankb5664]

would love to know what tools you use and can your measurement template be bought, im starting out please

[@1stDayofSummer]

Please contact the shaper directly.

[@samrichardson3128]

so the tools i mostly use are very simple and can be bought from most good hardware shops, however if you want better stuff you can find online if you shop around. My template i can't sell you but try www.blendingcurves.com they have a load of free ones there. Hope this helps

[@robscanlan]

Cutting w/a skill saw? Impressive. It looks a lot easier than an actual saw.

[@samrichardson3128]

Yep this saw is amazing super clean cuts, always at 90 degrees

[@MrBreakthompson]

Wish you included some comments on the concave! As far as I can see just a subtle single into flat?

[@danielvitalis1858]

I pretty much like all the innovations and improvements that comes with research of new materials. What are your basics concerns and opinion about eps or pu while considering a shape ? I just had a eps fish ordered here in Rio,Brazil

[@1stDayofSummer]

Hi Daniel, thanks for your comment. You can send the shaper a message via www.bobs-boards.com/ as this is not his channel. As for me personally, I hope the material used for boards, wetsuits, etc. will become more sustainable in the future so it is more in line with the surf culture. Enjoy your new fish!!!

[@samrichardson3128]

Hi there, the shaper here, so i personally only shape with pu although i have shaped both. I mainly choose pu over eps for its amazing finish and density especially for classic shapes like a fish a bit of extra weight can be advantageous. EPS has its place for high performance lightweight boards. Also the selection of pu blanks over here is much better. Hope this helps a bit

[@michielduijsings]

Beautiful

[@samrichardson3128]

Thanks

[@samuelcolazas6889]

sick board! how many inches from the tail did you set your boxes? im planning on glassing mine on, but trying to figure out where i should place mine. i was thinking 8-9 inches?

[@1stDayofSummer]

Hi Samuel, please send the shaper Sam a message at www.bobs-boards.com Thanks for watching!

[@samrichardson3128]

Hi thanks so much, so it depends on the length of the board, tail width, fin base and surfer height but a good starting point is 7.5" off the tail, hope this helps, sorry for the very late response

[@williamvanniekerk9896]

Hey! What are your deck rail band dims? Thank you so much

[@1stDayofSummer]

Hi William, please send the shaper Sam a message at www.bobs-boards.com Thanks for watching!

[@samrichardson3128]

Hi sorry for late response, ha, so try 1 1/2" and 3" as a good starting point but this is only a rough guide and i vary this depending on the rail shape i need

[@gabrieltedone9529]

How does this doesn't get more views? Great content.

[@1stDayofSummer]

Thank you so much fore the big compliment! It's a very niche subject, but the views are slowly building ;). Spread the word!

[@dannybarker2439]

amazing craftsman ship and care! clear to see! nice work. shaped in portugal but can you ship to the uk?

[@1stDayofSummer]

Hi Danny, send him a message via www.bobs-boards.com/ Pretty sure he can ship to the UK.

[@samrichardson3128]

Hi there thanks so much, but yes i do ship to uk even after Brexit. Sorry for the very late response

[@youngyarnzy777]

Awesome edit mate 👍🏽

[@1stDayofSummer]

Thanks so much!

[@raulft]

amazing content.

[@1stDayofSummer]

Thank you so much!

[@ouzzyejj3738]

🤙🏻great job 🔥🔥

[@1stDayofSummer]

Thanks so much!

[@chilldannymusic2824]

Beauty

[@1stDayofSummer]

Absolutely

[@HRuss123]

which planer is he using

[@bipedalhominid6815]

Spelled "coloring" like an American. Fuck yeah!

[@datapusher-]

Why not a jigsaw?

[@huguescazabeau1349]

U want to do a giveaway 😂😂

[@ДимонДеймос]

Your 100 subscriber

[@pangrac1]

So you use proper coal filter mask for you and only dust respirator for that girl when working with resin?!? That not nice from you. 🤢😷👎👎👎

[@1stDayofSummer]

And what about the videographer! 😉

[@pangrac1]

@@1stDayofSummer True.