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dtm

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dtm

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31 Oct 2010 5:26pm

Hey guys made myself a newy 8'6" under 100 litres and filmed the process was hard to edit hours of work down into a short vid so i cut a few things outta there hope you enjoy
Cheers Dan

Casso

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Casso

NSW, 3785 posts

31 Oct 2010 5:48pm

That's one of the best videos on here Dan. Loved it.

I had the pleasure of surfing with Dan this morning - the new 8'6"s maiden voyage. Dan was ripping in up on the chest high left handers. Looked like he was riding a standard shortboard with big snaps off the top. It looked super fast and very manouverable.

The board looks great - awesome shape and unreal finish.

Sparx

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Sparx

VIC, 734 posts

31 Oct 2010 5:55pm

Loving your work DTM
Cheers
Sparx

btrd

NSW

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btrd

NSW, 67 posts

31 Oct 2010 6:35pm

Awesome video Dan, thanks.

I used to spend hours in the Country Rhythm factory when I used to get boards shaped by Lisle Coney. Brought back heaps of memories of the boards being shaped, sprayed (with my own designs), glassed and polished.

milko

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milko

NSW, 604 posts

31 Oct 2010 7:49pm

Excellent.. And i bet she doesn't snore like my missus

dtm

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dtm

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31 Oct 2010 8:37pm

Hey thanks guys cheers i wasnt to sure if it was boring or what not as to me its just normal so im really stoked you guys liked it.

yeah milko shes very quite im the worry though

Casso cheers mate you were rippin yaself as always

Downwinder

QLD

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Downwinder

QLD, 2095 posts

31 Oct 2010 7:41pm

dtm said...

Hey guys made myself a newy 8'6" under 100 litres and filmed the process was hard to edit hours of work down into a short vid so i cut a few things outta there hope you enjoy
Cheers Dan

G’day DTM
You’re a Master Craftsman

Newmo

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Newmo

VIC, 471 posts

31 Oct 2010 9:10pm

It's always nice to see a craftsman at work. It was an awesome vid, I am very impressed.
Cheers Scott

Scotty Mac

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Scotty Mac

SA, 2060 posts

31 Oct 2010 8:42pm

What software you using Dan?

dtm

NSW

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dtm

NSW, 1610 posts

31 Oct 2010 9:17pm

G’day DTM
You’re a Master Craftsman

thanks heaps years of slaving away in that blue 12 foot by 6 foot room though helps

dtm

NSW

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dtm

NSW, 1610 posts

31 Oct 2010 9:22pm

Scotty Mac said...

What software you using Dan?

I design them in surfcad first then transfer them and redesign over to AKUSHAPER as thats what the machine is compatable with i had to hand shape the originals though. I find aku very user friendly but limited and not as advanced as the surfcad software.

Scotty Mac

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Scotty Mac

SA, 2060 posts

31 Oct 2010 8:58pm

Thanks, Interesting to know, hope we have a machine in SA soon. Cheers

Brink7

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Brink7

NSW, 225 posts

31 Oct 2010 10:01pm

Fantastic video mate! I really enjoyed watching that.
After years of dodgy repairs, and several (even dodgier) home made boards, I learned a few tips from only a few minutes watching you work...

It looked like you laid up the deck twice. Do you laminate each layer of glass seperately? (I always assumed that multiple layers of glass got wet down with the resin at the same time.)

When did you turn it green? Was it sprayed, or tinted hot coat?

Looks like a sweet shape too BTW.

laurie

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laurie

WA, 3890 posts

31 Oct 2010 8:31pm

Wicked video .. watched it from start to finish .. like the ending.

Thanks for putting all that effort in & sharing.

dtm

NSW

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dtm

NSW, 1610 posts

1 Nov 2010 9:43am

Craigus said...

Fantastic video mate! I really enjoyed watching that.
After years of dodgy repairs, and several (even dodgier) home made boards, I learned a few tips from only a few minutes watching you work...

It looked like you laid up the deck twice. Do you laminate each layer of glass seperately? (I always assumed that multiple layers of glass got wet down with the resin at the same time.)

When did you turn it green? Was it sprayed, or tinted hot coat?

Looks like a sweet shape too BTW.

Nar i did the layers on the deck all at once it would take to long layer them seperatly its way quicker this way. The green is sprayed on the filler coat after sanding then clear coated.
Cheers Dan

dtm

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dtm

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1 Nov 2010 9:44am

laurie said...

Wicked video .. watched it from start to finish .. like the ending.

Thanks for putting all that effort in & sharing.

Nar thanks for the forums mate great stuff

CMC

QLD

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CMC

QLD, 3954 posts

1 Nov 2010 9:52am

Great vid Dan.

Would love for it to have all of the steps to show people exactly how labour intensive making boards is.

I watched one of these vids once and to make it shorter they ran the whole clip in fast forward from computer design and machining the whole way through to wet rub. Great to show people how much work actually goes into it for an appreciation of the skills of the people involved. It's a great killer for that old line 'oh boards these days just get popped out of moulds or by machines'.

Thanks mate, love it.

goatman

NSW

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goatman

NSW, 2151 posts

1 Nov 2010 11:00am

Interesting vid Dan, well done!!

Lovely board, we had a surf yesterday with the 2 'toxics' and am now told that I only have the second best DTM SUP ever made

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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1 Nov 2010 11:10am

Great vid and great looking board... Thanks..

rodriguez

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rodriguez

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1 Nov 2010 12:37pm

Dan liked your vid ending,very true for some

anytime you feel like a repeat shaping vid,I know i wouldn't find it boring.thanks.

dtm

NSW

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dtm

NSW, 1610 posts

1 Nov 2010 1:46pm

CMC said...

Great vid Dan.

Would love for it to have all of the steps to show people exactly how labour intensive making boards is.

I watched one of these vids once and to make it shorter they ran the whole clip in fast forward from computer design and machining the whole way through to wet rub. Great to show people how much work actually goes into it for an appreciation of the skills of the people involved. It's a great killer for that old line 'oh boards these days just get popped out of moulds or by machines'.

Thanks mate, love it.

yes is very labour intensive its hard to cut down to a short clip, glad you enjoyed

dtm

NSW

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dtm

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1 Nov 2010 1:48pm

Also finished product weight in at 5.4 kgs super strong to with new glass and even had a 3 layer of glass deck!
its likly the lightest one ive done so far, stoked seems so light and responsive.

cRAZY Canuk

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cRAZY Canuk

NSW, 2528 posts

1 Nov 2010 2:29pm

^

Are you sealing the blank with resin and microballons or jut glassing straight onto the bare foam?

I've done both on boards I've cobbled together, but I'm not sold on sealing.

pmorgan1974

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pmorgan1974

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1 Nov 2010 2:56pm

cool vid mate, looks like a neat little board...

goatman

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goatman

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1 Nov 2010 3:00pm

cRAZY Canuk said...

^

Are you sealing the blank with resin and microballons or jut glassing straight onto the bare foam?

I've done both on boards I've cobbled together, but I'm not sold on sealing.

If you don't seal it will be a disarster, air bubbles deluxe.

OG SUP

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OG SUP

VIC, 3516 posts

1 Nov 2010 3:35pm

Very cool vid Dan,

I agree with CMC few people realise how much work goes into getting the once in a life time shape just right and then into the water.

5.4kg thats light, hope to see it in action soon.

Smokin work

Phill

dtm

NSW

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dtm

NSW, 1610 posts

1 Nov 2010 3:46pm

goaties spot on sealings a 100% must

boylos

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boylos

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1 Nov 2010 3:49pm

Awesome mate .... well done

.

Look forward to seeing it at the Mambo!

Boylos

paul.j

QLD

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paul.j

QLD, 3378 posts

1 Nov 2010 4:12pm

Hey mate it looks pretty sweet and it's good to see someone in sydney does work!!!! but you griping jobs are **** house

cRAZY Canuk

NSW

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cRAZY Canuk

NSW, 2528 posts

1 Nov 2010 5:50pm

goatman said...

If you don't seal it will be a disarster, air bubbles deluxe.

the board I did unsealed hasn't bubbled (yet), but it was bagged - could be the reason.

goatman

NSW

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goatman

NSW, 2151 posts

1 Nov 2010 6:01pm

cRAZY Canuk said...

the board I did unsealed hasn't bubbled (yet), but it was bagged - could be the reason.

Maybe.

Not sealing won't cause it to 'bubble' but causes the laminate to 'drain' as the resin tends to sink into the foam (as it is pourous) particularly with the lighter density stuff.

This results in a laminate full of 'air' and potential pin holes causing water leakage.

I am talking about hand laminating here not bagging.

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