Surfboard Glassing [Polyester Resin Fish]

Glassing a fish surfboard with Silmar polyester resin. I used 4 oz E-Cloth (2 layers on the deck and 1 layer plus a tail patch on the bottom), red resin tint, black posca pen pin lines and a gloss finish. FCS 2 fin plugs with FCS 2 Modern Keel Twin Fins. 5' 3" x 2 1/2" x 19 7/8". I've only glassed a handful of boards and am not an expert but this is the process that works for me.
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I love surfing, building with my hands and making videos. Bendheim Boards is my outlet to fuel these passions. I'm self-taught and am not an expert, but these videos show the process that works for me. Follow along for new videos every month!

[@mcflyboarder9537]

I could watch this for hours -dude, you’re a craftsman.

[@BendheimBoards]

Appreciate it 🤙

[@vernonmodglin5502]

Thank you for not adding terrible music ;)

[@BendheimBoards]

Haha your welcome!

[@keithadams812]

great video without horrible music...thank you

[@johnmcque6205]

Makes you realise how much goes into glassing a board , legend thanks

[@BendheimBoards]

Yes it’s a lot of work and time consuming. But worth it!

[@jerryenebak204]

Looks exactly the same as when I was a glasser 52 years ago. I guess some things never change.

[@BendheimBoards]

It’s true! Old school is the new school.

[@HAYES9521]

Old school never died it got passed on. Great to see this!!

[@henkvandebeek7921]

Just chilling late at night watching KZbin when I stumble across this pure gold content! Great video and craftsmanship

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you 🙏

[@sophiajamgochian99]

I love surfing and I truly believe that making surfboard is such a beautiful form of art And that people should give surfboard makers more respect as it take so much time and so much skill !

[@BendheimBoards]

I totally agree! I make boards for fun and have great respect for those trying to make a living in this industry because it’s a lot of work with small returns.

[@nothingrhymeswithferg3744]

this is awesome. so helpful for someone that wants to glass their first board!!!

[@BendheimBoards]

nothingrhymeswithFerg glad you liked it. If you have any questions figuring things out just let me know. Happy to help.

[@lilbroinhawaii1]

I worked for glasser in hawaii for few months. Biggest time saving tip is to use hard back sander on first pass. Like 60 grit. Especially on laps of glass on rails. Fast and end up with smoother end product but have to be careful not to sand through. Lol. Great video. I could almost smell the resin. Mahalo.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, appreciate the tip and feedback 🤙

[@craigkaschan4822]

That was a great video and board. I used to surf in the 70’s and 80’s. Boards back then were better than the things you can poke your fingers through today.

[@BendheimBoards]

Haha nice! Those classic boards were built to last.

[@francomunozgarcia9523]

Fish twin fin...The most beautiful boards ever

[@BendheimBoards]

Agreed!

[@tomallen7699]

Crazy skill- never gets old watching craftsman work

[@EmmanuelB1985]

Man, you have talent, just discovered your channel this morning, loved it! Cheers from France !

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! 🇫🇷

[@reydeguerra2807]

Wow! Quick and to the point. Thank you so much for the video.

[@stephaneblais5014]

Thanks for the video and the time-lapse. Really great way to watch.

[@BendheimBoards]

Appreciate the feedback 🙏

[@danielhines892]

That thing looks like a lot of fun!! Awesome to see the kids involved!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, wish they could help more if it wasn’t for the fumes!

[@danielhines892]

@@BendheimBoards that rocker though. Awesome shape.

[@elinek4582]

One of the most satisfying things that ever was recommend!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man I really appreciate the kind words!

[@urpi9434]

Gollllleeeeee that's the most gorgeous board I've seen in a while

[@juliabastos3745]

Wow! That red is perfect!

[@GolfHappens]

Super relaxing to watch! 🤙🏼

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@arunkhanna2496]

Absolutely love your videos. Beautiful board!And love the brush ornament!

[@zephyr3539]

Imagine having this board 😍

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@rowdydodd9268]

This is soooo satisfying!!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man 🤙

[@thomastb7011]

so good! especially the ball with brushes !

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man 🤙

[@jasondesper4055]

Gotta love the Twin Fin! I would definitely place an order with you if I was near surf. Thanks for the video.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! Twin fins are fun for sure!

[@norman-gregory]

Hi...Enjoy watching your know - how. That marker for the lap line was gold (okay it was really black haha). I know your busy and wearing a mask is a big part of your job, and timelapse speed things up! I'm just saying, can very much learn a lot from what you say also...much power and learning from the "spoken word". Thanks for this channel. You got some cool helpers there to Dad!!! Cheers.🤙

[@GERMIX27]

Loved it. So relaxing to watch 💙🌊🤙

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@rossmcleod3317]

Good effort mate, totally enjoyed that.

[@pernetmathieu1605]

un véritable chef-d’œuvre 😍🥰

[@HoStevie]

*That thing is beautiful man, nice work*

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man. I used your nubster fins on a recent board and they were perfect 🤙 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5yXhaCrpdmYgq8

[@garygolembiewski1085]

This was a great video. Ive been using as a quick reference video. its nice to have all the steps in one video. 🤙🏼

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! Glad to help out.

[@garygolembiewski1085]

Hey Tanner, Do you use anything to clean the board after sanding the hot coat? My last board I sanded then used denatured alcohol to clean the board before the gloss coat and ended up with tons of uneven spots. Gary

[@BendheimBoards]

I usually wipe it down with a rag and then blow it off with a shop vac. I do also use denatured alcohol but very little. I just dab a little onto a rag and do a quick wipe down of the board. Be sure to sand in long drawn out passes to help keep the board even. I also get uneven spots some times, it’s hard to make it perfect. Good luck!

[@colinig4411]

Whaaaaaaaat the faaaaak... amazing job mate. I never get that result when glassing with color. Hot and gloss also very well done!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man! 🙏

[@andrewstraker7985]

Amazing workmanship. Work of art result.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@briantrend1812]

this video is spot on OUTSTANDING! THANKYOU AND WONDERFUL BOARD

[@briantrend1812]

Tanner Bendheim love your shaping/ glassing room . I take it its in your yard or garden?. I live in the UK its getting cold towards winter. I've stopped glassing in my bedroom due tio temperature. (my dog and I are forced to seep in the lounge when glassing) Next spring, I'm putting something like this shelter in my small garden . but I havent seen a large shelter like yours here in the UK?. could you give us the make and size and cost $$££of that plastic frame tarp shelter set up? thankyou . Love this video. one of the best on utube from start to finish, perfect and to the point.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks. It’s inside my garage. It’s a portable walk-in green house I purchased on amazon for $100. I live in Orange County, California so it doesn’t get too cold but I use a few heaters in the winter to keep it up to temperature. I think the the green house is 7x7x12. Here is a link to a similar one: www.amazon.com/dp/B001QIHEY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JggUDbZG7YZZ9 Best of luck!

[@briantrend1812]

Tanner Bendheim thanks I will go online and look for it. being portable you can put it in your bedroom, passage, garden, courtyard, garage and shape all day long I'm in heaven WAAAAAAA! I live on the English channel in Devon. this particular area in the south of Devon doesn't have any waves except in winter so you have to drive 40 miles to the nearest good wave up the coast at Bigsbury beach.. I am lucky though, even though this is in the beautiful green country side we have a surf supplier for blanks 3o miles away in Kingsbridge called Triocean its a great friendly surfshop. In the north of Devon waves are pretty good and plentiful.. What does freak me out here in devon is the stupid liberals. like California its run by the libdems and so there are the same problems you are facing in California. I am a British Trump supporter cheers , surfs up!

[@BendheimBoards]

We are lucky to have lots of shaping suppliers here in California. Hope it works out!

[@lucianomedina1946]

Hey man! You can save the paint brush... put in thinner... and them wash whit hot wather and soap. Three times.. and save in a pice of cloth with the soap foam... i dont now.. if the paint brush is very chip , it is unnesesary... sorry for my inglish.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks for the tip! I’ve actually already started putting my brushes in acetone to re-use them.

[@lucianomedina1946]

@@BendheimBoards beatifull jobs!!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@johnjaxson4958]

looks like such a fun shape to ride.

[@alexp123e]

This is so satisfying to watch 👍🏻

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks, glad to hear it!

[@timdale4047]

Looks fantastic

[@berniesboardhouse8078]

Awesome job mr 🙌🏽

[@totoybait2797]

skilled craftsman.... i don't need another fish...but i want that beauty

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man 🤙

[@sammysmokies]

nice video thanks for sharing great work too

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@27sherlock]

Stuning board! Nice video bro!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@TheDrummer4yahweh]

That was awesome!

[@FPLAussieMike]

That was awesome!

[@Clint328]

The price of a board is totally justified. Nice work👌

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man 🤙

[@davevealsurfboards9686]

Nice little swaylock set up. Fill coat the lam, styrene the cut lap and don't use green tape. Cobalt will help with reds. But not bad bro. Reminds me of my dad's garage years ago when I 1st got started

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man 🤙

[@jcdesignsandboat-works8290]

Very cool, nice work!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you sir!

[@jcdesignsandboat-works8290]

You bet!

[@guilhermefontana6499]

Great job! Cheers from Brazil!

[@BendheimBoards]

Obrigado!

[@runo9803]

Good day! Good job!

[@gian.cirone]

Nice shape! I want that fishhh

[@jjuniorj8802]

Helo Tanner good vibes from brazil...great job congrats...👏👏

[@BendheimBoards]

Beleza! Brigado cara!

[@quemacoco79]

Awesome video. Cool to watch the process.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@natkiss]

thanks so much! and thanks for all the credited links. super helpful and really beautiful job. i wish it didnt mean throwing away so many brushes XD

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you! You can re-use brushes by using acetone if you prefer. I’ve started doing so as well.

[@amaro8]

Congrats👏✌️ I’m from Brazil!🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

[@BendheimBoards]

Obrigado cara!

[@TheAndreasdoni]

Thanks a lot!!! Big waves!!!

[@cliky1991]

thank you, with all my respect for u and all the people that make this kind of work, i didnt know it was such a huge amount of toxic products that goes into the ocean when it cracks. I will definitely invest in a more eco friendly surfboards from know on, you opened my eyes.

[@BendheimBoards]

Glad to help man 🤙

[@gregwebster8784]

There aren't any eco-friendly options. Epoxy comes from oil. Anyone telling you it's made from pine sap or hippy sweat are lying. Quit surfing!

[@cliky1991]

@@gregwebster8784 how drastic! 🤣...yes there are other options my friend, already found something interesting!

[@victordalarmelina8250]

nice job bro!

[@whysallfreerun]

this is brilliant! me and the boys are shaping our own boards, this isa really handy video! thanks :) also that twinny is lush!!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you! Good luck with your boards!

[@ИванФедотов-я5т]

Очень крутая работа. Спасибо и удачи вашему проекту🤙✌🙂

[@graemeeglin8760]

looks ace

[@chrro466]

Stunning job. I’d have one from you if I was local to you.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@lukemckill]

great work Tanner!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@Denismanis1w3r]

thats a really good video you made. Thank you

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@wills3212]

Really great video

[@MrBorjamaria]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@BendheimBoards]

You bet man!

[@vernonmodglin5502]

Great work!

[@cadenashworth1753]

Dang man. Great vid! God bless🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks! 🤙

[@M-N00]

nice work, made my arms itch. we need to see your team riders testing it out, she did hi 5 you...

[@BendheimBoards]

Haha for sure. Although she’s waiting for me to make her a pink board first

[@mwsteffen]

No wonder boards are expensive. Nice.

[@sandipmahi1637]

Very nice

[@nakstambayan6536]

Your amazing boss😊

[@juancarlosgomez7575]

Hello Tanner, great video man! I saw you put the fins at the beginning of the whole lamination process (before the cloth and first lam coat) but not sure why didn't you put the plug during this same stage? Thanks you!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man, that’s a great question. You can actually do the FCS 2 fins before glassing or after, I’ve seen it both ways. Most do it before and it’s what FCS advises as well. The leash plug and longboard center fin boxes go in after the hot coat. I don’t really have a good reason as to why other than that’s what I was always taught and is industry standard.

[@LJTEAM0723]

God that board is sick!!! 👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you sir!

[@darshana8365]

Nice work

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks!

[@darshana8365]

I subscribed you

[@yonTlevin]

I was wandering how you clean your brushes after use... got the answer

[@Lorenzo-gt3xg]

That was cool

[@SurferTy]

Fully in it now! I have my shape stand built, the green house in affect! Thanks for the inspiration. Just bought 4 blanks, glassing material, fin boxes.. one question, if you see this. For glassing, when do you use laminating resin and sanding resin? And do you use both? Thanks, i may learn the hard way!

[@jipanzz]

Sanding resin (with added wax in styrene) is for the hotcoat (after glassing the board)

[@SurferTy]

@@jipanzz thanks!

[@BendheimBoards]

Laminating resin with the fiberglass cloth and sanding resin for the hot coat to seal it. Use laminating resin for the fin and leash plugs as well. Laminating resin bonds to the board better and sanding resin allows you to sand once cured

[@SurferTy]

@@BendheimBoards thanks!

[@KingstonLaneWorkshop]

Great job.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@desolatesurfer8651]

Nice work.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you!

[@rockykingrea1252]

Nice Board.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man 🤙

[@camrt6070]

Me gusta mucho este proceso aún que no lo conozco pero el final es perfecto, y los hi 5 genial. Desde Colombia

[@BendheimBoards]

Gracias amigo! Me alegro de que te guste. Espero que todo esté bien en Colombia!

[@pa1264]

Very nice job.

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you!

[@ArdyAryan]

Amazing 👌👍🤙

[@YurgenDem]

very fun video and great job !

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks!

[@YurgenDem]

Щ

[@ryangoodman962]

Hey Tanner, love watching your videos. Do you have any tips for laminating the swallow tail? I can never lam the buttcrack area on the first go. Also the swallow tips tend to get pretty messy.

[@BendheimBoards]

After my lamination I put an additional clear patch of fiberglass on the deck side of the swallow tail to cover the section of foam that my cut lap doesn’t get. If your doing a resin tint color just be sure to get the color on that section of foam even if the fiberglass doesn’t cover it. Then go in with the clear patch. Works great. For the tail tips just make sure you are checking your angle cuts on the fiberglass and how they will fold before adding the resin so you have clean overlaps. Good luck!

[@AhsanAli-fu5qg]

Good job bro

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks!

[@gavincooley5705]

That’ looks so fun

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks! Yes, I love riding this board.

[@bajacampingoffroad7783]

Good surf board.

[@BendheimBoards]

🤙

[@mrfelipehurtado]

Please more videos, it was really good

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks! Working on some more soon hopefully.

[@ronin7183]

Man amazing skills! 🤙🏽😎

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@ogagodatnarat3969]

Wow amazing ,

[@blackswansurfing4405]

nice!

[@jbryantmb1]

Beautiful board, Pretty weird that you don’t do a zipper cut on the laps though, would make life a lot easier for you.

[@BendheimBoards]

Totally! I’ve tried it and just need more practice to learn how to do it correctly.

[@paulbismuth192]

Your channel is really fucking awesome ! La bise

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks man!

[@MrRickyrecon]

Great videos!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you sir!

[@amaralandebol]

Hello mate, can you talk about the grit progression with this? In hotcoat and gloss coat! lovely job , nice work!

[@BendheimBoards]

Thanks! Here is the grit progression: After the hot coat start with 120, then 150, 220, 320 and 400. Wet sanding with 320 and 400 is also a good idea. This will give your board a matte-finish. After the gloss coat, start with 320 grit then move to 400, 600, 800, 1000, and 1,200. You should wet sand all of these grits. Then finish with compounding liquid and then polishing liquid. Good luck!

[@amaralandebol]

Tanner Bendheim what a great specimen you are! Thanks and keep posting. I watchd this video maybe 10 times!

[@BendheimBoards]

Glad you liked it! A helpful resource is greenlightsurfsupply.com if you need more info on board building. They have detailed step by step instructions. greenlightsurfsupply.com/pages/greenlight-surfboard-building-guide-page-4

[@sergiocarlos2610]

Ciao artista della tavola! .mi chiamo Sergio! Dalla Toscana! Dove il vino e buono e fa cantare!😁🍷.sarebbe bello, se tu facessi una tavola da surfisti con disegnato il GALLO NERO " simbolo del Chianti Classico". Secondo me, sarebbe una bellissima tavola

[@BendheimBoards]

Idea interessante! Grazie per la visione!

[@DriftFilmsco]

DOPE! You got it down!! How many boards have you made? Sick edit, got me frothing to make my first board, learnt lots from this video. Cheers mate 😎

[@BendheimBoards]

Thank you! I’ve only made 4. Good luck on your first board!

[@andy1723]

Awesome work. I see that you used a posca pen for your lines and then gloss coated over it. How'd you not end up with any fish eyes? Did you wait for the resin to start kicking and get a little hot before applying?

[@BendheimBoards]

I applied a few passes with the Posca pen. After pulling off the tape, I use a razor to scrape any small lines that bleed under the taped area. Then very very lightly I sand the lines down with a high grit sandpaper to get a smooth surface without any hard edges. Have to be careful not to sand through the line or you’ll have to reapply the line. Once it’s clean and smooth I apply a normal gloss coat and it works great. Didn’t do any special tricks with letting the resin start to kick as you mentioned. Hope that helps and good luck!

[@user-uu1ql5bf4v]

fantastic

[@benji0909ful]

Hey man, I really appreciate the content you are putting up. I have a similar shaping set up in my garage. So far I have only been shaping epoxy, however I’m interested to try poly resin. What was your experience glassing polyester resin inside your garage. Were you using any type of ventilation? Cheers!