I prefer not to have any surprises and take the extra time to do a blueprint lay out prior to ordering custom wedge glue-ups. In this way there is no guess work and the glue ups end up exactly where you want it, that is if everyone is on the "same page". Also making a master rocker templates and indexing the rocker curve in the correct location on the blank helps insure the shape is in the correct location in the spec'd blank, makes all the difference. Love it when it all comes together. :)
The call out on this USblank is a 65A red density, red/natural/red Applecore .100" Basswood stringer, 0"-6.25" wedge cut (3.175" x 2 = 6.35" - .100" for stinger thickness = 6.25"), black glue.
holy $hit !!! That is INCREDIBLE!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I was obsessively checking your blog every hour!
Oh my god.
ReplyDeletedamn!! that is soo sick. you are stoked dan. so unique
ReplyDeleteThis is what happens when you tell Wayne to 'go to town on it'.
ReplyDeleteWayne - you are an amazing artist.
Dan, after all it was your request for this type of shape that inspired me to design The Blend. It was nice to add a simple and elegant style point to your design.
Deletegod, that looks incredible.
ReplyDeleteWow that is stunning!! What are the #'s
ReplyDeleteBtw adjusted the fins and my board works way better stable at take off and drivey off the bottom!
Nate, what size did you put in? 550?
DeleteThe dims on this one is approx 6' x 20.5 x 2.6
thanks for including the glue up diagram Wayne.
ReplyDeleteI thought it would be interesting to see how I plan out the wedge cuts. Personally, I hate to see a nice shape with a wedge cut blank with the wedge running off the side of the shape or inside the corners of the shape... it's such focal point and adds a nice detail and style point if you can hit the run off points in relation to the corners of the shape, either the wings or tips of swallow tail, corners of a diamond or square tail.
DeleteWayne, Can I order a blend too? I'm feeling left out!!!! I need something to compete with those guys at sunset that doesn't feel like a yatcht!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! The Blend would be great choice for challenging those Sunset yachts. :)
Deletewayne that little diagram is crazy! u are a master... awesome work
ReplyDeletethanks kelly, the wedges are simple and elegant by appearance, but take some preliminary lay out for style points. :)
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