Installing Surfboard Fin Boxes [FCS 2 Fin System]

[@tomallen7699]

Your geometry teacher must be very proud! You make it look easy- sure it's not!

[@BendheimBoards]

Haha true!

[@seanurbanczyk4049]

I like how you have those custom fins to properly apply pressure

[@seanurbanczyk4049]

@Tommy Griffin cool!

[@BendheimBoards]

Yup! Tommy knows his stuff! Helps with getting the correct cant angles and has some convenient cutouts for the tape. They also don’t snap in like normal FCS 2 fins so they can release easily.

[@jrdill1631]

@@BendheimBoards Thanks for answering the question I was going to ask about the dummy fins. If they were anything like my real FCS2's I'd snap that blank in half trying to get it out.

[@BendheimBoards]

Yeah it would be impossible not to screw it up. I’ve also used FCS 1 fins before I had the dummy ones which also works since they don’t go into the locking mechanism although not as convenient as they overlap the foam a little.

[@williamdiplexcito8413]

A very neat and tidy job carried out, I can see you take great in your workmanship.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@jeizero]

Thanks man, I really appreciate you showing us how to install the fin boxes!! Respect bro!

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@chrismaz100]

What model makita router do you use?

[@nada4490]

Thanks for the video, can you tell me where you find or how you make that white stickers to protect from resin go in ? Cheers from Portugal ;)

[@BendheimBoards]

They come with the fin boxes. Or you can just get some 3M 233+ tape and cover the fin holes and use a razor to cut out the shape.

[@ThatPOVGrom]

Hey. Thanks for this video. I’m learning how to install fin boxes and I’m curious about that extra mark you make above the two original shapers dots. I don’t see that in videos measuring shapers dots and I was wondering if that is necessary and what it does.

[@mrfelipehurtado]

Loving every video! Thanks man!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, glad to hear it!

[@surfchandisurfconnection]

Thanks a lot, i learn a lot from this video. great job 👍

[@BendheimBoards]

Awesome 🤙

[@GGGinJe]

Nice job, love the music!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks!

[@josephvargas7409]

If you wanted a resin tint on the board, would you glass the bottom first? Or after?

[@BendheimBoards]

typically you glass the bottom first, then the deck, unless your color work requires otherwise

[@jeffsauers17]

Any chance you plan to do a follow up of the lam process with these boxes?

[@BendheimBoards]

You know it! Next video 🤙

[@Shredology]

I like that angle finder where can I get that specific one

[@josetteodgers5003]

Hi, i love your videos and am attempting to make a surfboard of my own. I’m at this part in the process and was curious the name of the tool you are using to cut the holes in the board for the fin boxes. Thank you!!

[@BendheimBoards]

This is a Makita electric router

[@robertprophet4046]

Do you take into account contour of the tail when setting fin angels? I built my first board, was probably overthinking it, and shimmed the jig to level so the plug would be squared to level not to the bottom of the boardof the board

[@BendheimBoards]

For this board I just followed the angle the board gave me. I did a board with channels where I did have to compensate for the uneven bottom.

[@bongodogs9469]

Hi tanner I’m thinking about making a fcs 2 jig plate instead of buying one bought I’m just not sure if I need to put right and left line on it to get the correct fine placement or are they just for putting toe in the fine

[@BendheimBoards]

Those are definitely needed to get the correct lines. I mark the toe with my fin marker, not with the jig. Good luck man, that’s gonna be tricky to make!

[@tomasoaddis2337]

what tip do you need for the router?

[@frederickrunge8360]

Hi I Need some help. I am building my first board and by the routing out for the fin boxes I gone 1.5-2mm to deep. What should I do now? Should I leave it like that and install them at this lower level ? (Using fcs Fusion+silmar) Thank you for the good content!

[@BendheimBoards]

I’d cut some flat pieces of foam to fill the bottom or use patches of folded fiberglass to fill it and get them level with the board. Just make sure you check the fin angles aren’t messed up

[@frederickrunge8360]

@@BendheimBoards Thank you so much I‘ll try it out

[@kaierdmann4760]

Nice editing

[@michaelagolia4882]

What kind of design you going with fir the board any color ?

[@BendheimBoards]

You’ll have to wait and see 😉

[@ruicalheno4521]

Nice job! I'm planning to install my fin boxes (FCS X2). Should I do it before or after glassing? Besides, I always see people using a white liquid. Can I use only resin when installing the fin boxes?

[@BendheimBoards]

Before glassing and with resin and cabosil

[@matthenderson79]

Great video!

[@StormCloudGenerator]

Out of interest is there a distinct difference in size of fin box between the FSCII and FCS Fusion? Or can you just use the same jig/bits for both?

[@zachfetter5710]

Wasn’t paying attention when you poured part 1, I thought you absolutely nuked poly resin with catalyst on an EPS board, good stuff man! Are you going to seal the board? I hate EPS for many reasons but when finished they’re almost worth it for me! Enjoy!

[@BendheimBoards]

Haha poly resin would be a big no no. Not planning to seal the blank so we’ll see how lamination goes. Doing pigmented colors. First time with EPS and epoxy so I’m excited to test it all out. But I do like PU blanks better as well.

[@zachfetter5710]

@@BendheimBoards no need to really seal if you’re doing pigment from my vast 2 out of 30 boards being EPS. I’m sure a professional glasser would say it will add weight since resin will fill the holes but I didn’t notice. Real light. Too expensive. Can’t wait to see the vid!

[@df_tatanggolok]

Awesome, i like it 👍

[@andreaalba9905]

I saw something called cabosil in a box, what is it?

[@BendheimBoards]

A thickening agent for the resin. Kind of like foam in powder stage

[@markborromeod.1180]

I'm from CEBU Philippines and i want to learn your job. 🥰🥰✌️🤙

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙🇵🇭

[@coltonmaihen1884]

Is it possible to install fin boxes without a router? All i have is a jigsaw and i do not want to drop $100 on a router?

[@BendheimBoards]

It's possible but difficult. I've done it with a dremel before. You could try starting with a razor blade and a small piece of sandpaper. It will just take a very long time. Don't use a jigsaw, that won't work.

[@jennifermoore3389]

hay tanner do you think you could make or repair or pain a skimboard

[@BendheimBoards]

Maybe one day, never done one before

[@jennifermoore3389]

hey Tanner do you think you could repair paint or make a skim board let me know I think that would be a cool video

[@BendheimBoards]

Hopefully I get around to it one day, never made one

[@payton2232]

Nice vid 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Jaemsgodinez]

Do you surf at blackies?

[@BendheimBoards]

Newport is my local break but I don’t surf at blackies very often. But when it’s on it’s fun!

[@Jaemsgodinez]

@@BendheimBoards it was pretty good on Sunday some fun surf but trestles was dope one Friday and Saturday

[@BendheimBoards]

I drove by lowers over the weekend and it looked super good

[@Jaemsgodinez]

@@BendheimBoards yeah so much fun!

[@FabiodeSaldanha]

I love what you do! How did you get into this? did you learn by someone? Do you know any place that would want to have a apprentice? Can you earn enough money if you do it full time professionally to live from it?

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks! I'm self taught and still learning lots. Can't really help with the apprentice search. Its a very difficult industry to succeed in as the profit margins are very small. This is just my hobby.

[@judewashkowitz6725]

Do one with futures!

[@BendheimBoards]

👍

[@อติชาตถิ่นเกาะยาว]

Do yo have shappre squre for sell bro ?

[@BendheimBoards]

No sorry

[@vibesantista2202]

Classe A mermão 1✌🏄‍♂️💥🇧🇷😎

[@kbomb1663]

I thought fcs2 went in after lamination or am I wrong

[@BendheimBoards]

The proper way that FCS instructs is to go in before. However, you can still do it after the hot coat similar to a center fin if you wanted.

[@leofaitduskate367]

nice video

[@marcospaulo4752]

Show de bola!

[@BendheimBoards]

Brigado! 🇧🇷

[@erikamedeiros8860]

👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@bellajanvier585]

make skimboard bro