Skimboard Video Fiberglass - How to Glass a Skimboard

[@skisthebest06]

perfect! and for the flood coat and the gloss coat, do you need to do them on each side of the board? and how much resin do I need to poor for those coat?

[@skisthebest06]

how many layers of fiberglass do you need for the top? And do you need another layer with a inch and a half for the top?

[@145matman]

Do you think two layers of 4oz. "S" glass would be as strong as the 6oz. glass you use?

[@carloscofresi7366]

Hey brother really enjoyed your video. Think your Technic is flawless I'm thinking of making paddle board and your Technic really help. Hang loose, looking forward to your future videos.

[@rockyFLYR]

hey how can i tell what weight my glass is i have 2 rols of something but cant tell i glassed the bottom of my board like in the video but seems weak

[@rockyFLYR]

Thanks man! how many layers of 4 should i do?

[@rafaelos64]

Hey man I'm trying to make my own skimboard and i'm on the part of the glassing,and the last one i used that was fiberglass melted my foam!, how did you do it? can you tell me the exact resin and glass that you used

[@youmakmesik]

i use two full layers for the top and two full layers for the bottom. but i only over lap 1 layer on the edges. so you have two layers one the edges.

[@zisi567]

what glass are you using exactly? and also what type of resin?

[@mrpandaowns]

where can i buy all the stuff needed to make a skimboard

[@SuperNueman]

how much would it cost to make a full board?

[@ttycer8]

What is the name of the fiber glass you used?

[@madde78273]

@youmakmesik Won't epoxy resin melt polystyrene?

[@youmakmesik]

@TheHello54 he board is made out of 2 lb white styrene. The white beaded foam

[@BigTolChicki]

what oz of finer glass do you use

[@rocwhitlow9295]

Question. What type of board did you use? and how did you get the "bend" in it.

[@youmakmesik]

2# eps, i cut in the rocker shape

[@youmakmesik]

The weight of cloth is the weight of 1 sq yard of material. So "4oz cloth" means that the 1 square yard of the material weighs 4 ounces.

[@youmakmesik]

@cmer0n - Yes - the board in this video has the art applied directly on the foam. The texture of the foam will have an effect on the art. This can be a cool look. If you wanted a smoother finish for the art you could experiment with sealing the board with microballoons and resin. Then sanding that to a smooth surface. This sealing process is highly absorbant so test the media you will use as it might bleed.

[@pimpsk8er3702]

how do you make your rocker

[@youmakmesik]

I cut in my Rocker with a Hot Wire. We have made our own custom Long Hotwire cutter. to make your own search the internet for DIY Hot wire cutter

[@youmakmesik]

@madde78273 - What??? Epoxy and Styrene is like Cows and milk. They go together. it's polyester resin that will melt styrene. Polyester resin goes with Polyester foam for surfboards and skimboards.

[@pimpsk8er3702]

do you have any blanks left for sale

[@youmakmesik]

YES

[@pimpsk8er3702]

@@youmakmesik on your website?

[@youmakmesik]

@@pimpsk8er3702 Web site down. I take emails at [e-mail] to order boards. Also on my facebook page, and Instagram page.

[@gordonquigg9389]

It's not 16 oz of resin and 8 oz of catalyst (a whole fat bottle), it's 8 cc's which will be a hot batch, unless it's wintertime in Cal.

[@fra11110]

hello , I'm an Italian guy , I saw your videos to make a fiberglass skimboard I tried using a polystyrene foam sheet and then putting it into the form I have stretched the glass fiber and the epoxy is applied ! I stretch out while the resin However, DFI board has corroded ! can you help me and tell me the precise materials that I need ? because my table was literally melted ? I look through your news by francesco!

[@Sorasokah]

hai Fransesco...of course melted... if u used polysteren foam, that wiil be paired with polystyrene resin,. and than, if you used epoxy resin, you should use Density styrene foam. and good luck

[@felipepompermayer841]

Hello!! Congrats for your videos, they are really helpful! There is an EPS factory that could cut a blank for me as a 3d model I made, and though I know the polyester resin melt the EPS, I can't find any polyurethane rigid foam neither the epoxy resin. In addition, I have all de things needed to glass the board with polyester resin, so I`d like to know if there is any product that could seal the EPS and protect it from the resin. Thanks a lot and sorry for my English(I'm brazilian)

[@youmakmesik]

check out this site. you can buy super dense polyurthane foam blanks precisionboard.com/products/high-density-urethane-pbht/ also , in your area find a Foam company that sells packaging form like styrene and polyethylene. They will most likely have a cnc machine to cut your 3d board.

[@felipepompermayer841]

RedFive Skimboards Thanks a lot for your answer!! But as I said, I'm from Brazil and It's really hard for me to buy these blanks. The only solution would be some way to seal the EPS foam with some material and then glass it with Polyester resin

[@pangrac1]

In Brasil there is plenty of surboard builders so there must be source of materials for surfboard, boat or aircraft builders. Search for Brasil shapers on Facebook and ask them for local resources. Polyester resin eats EPS or XPS foam so you must use only Epoxy resin, but if you use EPS foam you must first seal it so it dont suck all the resin from the glass. You can seal it with mix of microballs (white powder from microscopic glass empty spehers) used as filer 50/50% mixed with epoxy so it looks like white thick honey or you can use so called "spackle" used for drywalls. Search for sealing EPS surfboard on KZbin. If u use more dense XPS you dont need to seal it but allways make surface harsh with sandpaper so it bonds well with resin. Search swaylock.com forum for all you answers and even more about boardbuilding. :)

[@youmakmesik]

i do use a particular 6oz glass, but I can 't think of the brand name now. I know it's a standard 6oz e glass

[@youmakmesik]

i am using a standard weave 6oz glass by Hexcel. The resin i use now is Resin Research 2000 with a fast hardner.

[@kyuryu9325]

I just want to do one layer at the bottom for protection

[@youmakmesik]

You can do it, with the beating it might be good fir one season only. Saves material, time and weight but you may have to replace More often- have fun

[@xtazy1337]

where can i buy the items that you have used for this project? thank you.

[@youmakmesik]

+Rui Carneiro most items can be purchased at fiberglass supply, they are in Washington on the West coast. good prices. find them online. pricey but they can be found at your local West marine, and tap plastics here in the US. thanks for watching

[@youmakmesik]

We do sell our boards. I have not updated the web site lately as we are working on a new one. I do post on the blog. Custom boards, as each one is made to order, start at $ 225.00 - They go up from there depending on upgrades like carbon fiber, custom art. Thanks for asking and let us know if we can help you out with a board.

[@youmakmesik]

2 part epoxy for surfboards - You can get good epoxy from West Systems or Resin Research. Epoxy foam will work well with EPS ( White Beaded styrene form) or the blue styrofoam and will not melt either of these.

[@youmakmesik]

very soon, thanks for asking.

[@youmakmesik]

you should just by a gallon kit. that is one gallon of resin and .5 gallon of hardner. this should be fine with a lot left over.

[@youmakmesik]

the board is made out of 2 lb white styrene. The white beaded foam

[@Surfmus]

Way too much resin. I glass up to 7 foot board with that amount of resin.

[@beachchickensmedia]

you can actually use about half that amount of resin from my experience. that amount would easily glass the bottom of a surfboard. also, the fumes are non toxic from research resin epoxy so you dont need the gas mask.

[@MrGalactoseify]

just finish furnishing foam board but i have problem with fiber glassing the foam, how do i prevent resin(glassing) from melting the foam?

[@pangrac1]

Polyester resin eats EPS or XPS foam so you must use only Epoxy resin, but if you use EPS foam you must first seal it so it doant suck all the resin from the glass. You can seal it with mix of microballs (white powder from microscopic glass empty spehers) used as filer 50/50% mixed with epoxy so it looks like white thick honey or you can use so called "spackle" used for drywalls. Search for sealing EPS surfboard on KZbin. If u use more dense XPS you dont need to seal it but allways make surface harsh with sandpaper so it bonds well with resin. Search swaylock.com forum for all you answers and even more about boardbuilding. :)

[@youmakmesik]

not sure if I replied. board - dry, lay glass down, pour resin over and let it soak it, now work out the air and work the resin into the glass. This is how i do it. You can also saturate the glass on a table coverd with plastic then two people can lift the saturated resin onto the dry board. now all you have to do is work out the air. goodluck.

[@spoofdude23]

That's glass?

[@youmakmesik]

the first board you make will always cost the most. it will cost you way more in time and supplies than if you just went out and bought a nice board. If you only want to make one i would suggest to just buy one so you can have one to ride and then slowly invest in all that you need to make a board over a longer period then it wont seem to cost as much. goodluck

[@anthonybanks3718]

If you already own sanding supplies and you only need the blank, glass and resin it’s way cheaper than buying a good quality skimboard

[@youmakmesik]

@mrpandaowns - the internet, but you have to get creative to save money. auto paint store for the buckets, ebay for the glass, and you can find resin research resin on the web. I sell a couple of things that might help you out. I sell a starter kit which includes a styrene foam blank with most of the supplies you will need ( not including the resin). I sell the starter kit for $125.00 + shipping. I am also working on a how- to manual for $25.00. goodluck

[@TCJaKePS3]

k here we go here we go 1 2 lol