Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Kawikas Custom Hand Plane










Kawika stopped by the other day and shaped this cool hand plane. Came out killer, contrary to how simple this looks, there is much more time and effort into this small honed out shape than a normal shortboard. More difficult to shape than a standard tri fin shape with the same amount of detail. There are many micro tweaks in such a small area it's mind boggling. Simple ain't easy. Pretty Cool. I think we might have a shaper in the making....

10 comments:

  1. nice can that shape be stretched out to 6'8'' haha
    nate

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  2. Sick! Just what I need in my quiver!
    TS

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  3. What was the size of the blank? 10'? :P

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  4. Wayne - thanks for the helpful tips. It was definitely much more difficult to shape then originally anticipated. Cutting swallow tails are not fun at all. This project has left me with a whole new level of respect for what you do day in and day out. Simple definitely is not easy.

    Kawika

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  5. Kawika, that was very enjoyable. I would like to see more of them in varying shapes and sizes! lol.

    W>

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  6. I want a bonzer 5 fin model

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  7. I want a bonzer 5 fin model

    nice. that would be sweet. but I think it would get hung up in the lip. :P

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  8. Can these be custom ordered? Hate to ask what the pricing would be.

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  9. Absolutely, although not sure what the pricing is at this time. Need to find someone that can glass them for a reasonable rate. All quotes came in at the same as shortboard or slightly more. If anyone would like to give me quote feel free to contace me. These will be of the highest quality available.

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  10. so killer....i can see a small alien riding it....:)

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