Shapers Workshop | Surfboard Shaping Course

Some Alaias just finished

Richard Harvey — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:58:12 +0000

Because I have been able to get a regular supply of quality 25mm thick Australian grown Paulownia the Alaia Shapers Workshops are now back on. Check the Workshops section for more info. Here are some of the latest results.

Results of the latest workshops

Richard Harvey — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:08:02 +0000

Both foam surfboards and timber Alaias have been shaped in the latest workshops. Here are some pics of the progress and results.

My shaping tools

Richard Harvey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:56:07 +0000

Here is a pic of the main tools I use for shaping.

Alaia project

Richard Harvey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:23:15 +0000

It didn’t take long for one keen surfer to take advantage of the new Australian first grade paulownia Alaia blanks.

Working with me one on one this board took around 5 hours to complete, logo burned in and sealed.

Alaia Blanks now available

Richard Harvey — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:22:42 +0000

Just collected a stack of clean Australian grown paulownia for Alaia blanks. Thicker than the Chinese timber that is readily available and has heavier sap lines which cause splitting. The Aussie paulownia is 1″ x 19″ x 7′ and can be glued together with cedar stringers if requested. Blanks available on order only as they have to be glued together.

Fabric Inserts

Richard Harvey — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:19:41 +0000

A great way to recycle an old favorite shirt as part of a new handshaped first board.

A bit of art

Richard Harvey — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:10:35 +0000

Adding a bit of art to your shape is a great way to make it even more personal.

Some recent boards

Richard Harvey — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:01:56 +0000

Flying in from Japan for the course, another future shaper happy with his first board.

New look Surfboard Shapers Workshop Website

Richard Harvey — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:11:05 +0000

Welcome to the new look Surfboard Shapers Workshop website. Lots of stories and photos coming of those who have completed the workshop. Also you can sign up to the Surfboard Shapers Workshop Newsletter. The shop is being stocked with lots of new tools, shaping stand templates and DVD to help in your quest for shaping excellence. Hope you enjoy it.

Richard Harvey — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:12:41 +0000

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