learn How to fine sand a surfboard shaping tips PaulCarter 2/3

Fine sanding a new hand shaped surfboard.

Some simple tips from a rough shape to a fine sanded completed surfboard. 

I use 60 grit first with a flat block for the blending and smoothing out the lines on on the bottom and the deck.  Next I will use the 1 inch foam block with 60 grit to blend the deck to the rails.  Last I use 80 grit for the fine sanding.

These are standard sized sand paper with a balsa block cut to your hand size.  You can use any type of wood, I like a lighter wood such as balsa. 

I have 3 sanding blocks, one with flat no foam and one with half inch and one with 1inch foam, I mainly use the flat and 1inch foam.

Above is a nice example of a fine sanded surfboard. 

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Keep creating and enjoy the process.

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Learn how to abstract paint a surfboard by Paul Carter 

A recently hand shaped surfboard down to the abstract painting.  Be sure to practice on canvas or wood to get a feel for what your after.  I use acrylic paint which is important for the foam and Glassing, oil paints will not work with Glassing.

Have fun with the process and don't be to critical on yourself. 

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Surfboard cut and completed Paul Carter

Surfboard cut and completed handshaped for Katie with her custom colors.

Handshaped Sup San Clemente Surfboards & Abstract Art

Paul Carter handshaped sup

Here is the latest Sup board for JP a 7'10 by 28 by 4 thick. This stand up paddle board is set up with five boxes for the many options an ways to ride waves from 1-6 feet.

JP requested a abstract painting with the 3 colors she liked.

This board has a nice curve through the outline and a nice nose and tail rocker for speed and manuverability with a concave to vee bottom.

I also put in two extra plugs in either side of the handle for a secondary handle which can be tucked in the handle when not in use.

One of the aspects that keep me inspired and motivated is the wide varity of surfboard shapes available this day in age.

Thanks for checking out my blogs posts let me know if you have any questions or comments.

All of my surfboards are Handshaped an hand made in the USA since 1993.

Give me call at 949-361-5885 for your next custom surfboard.

I also have a few boards down at Bashams on Los molinos.

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Shaping a new stand up paddle board San Clemente surfboards

hand shaping a sup by Paul Carter

drawing the outline for sup 

sup blank

Shaping a new stand up paddle board by San Clemente surfboards out of a 8'6 eps blank by us blanks. This is a 7'10 by 28 wide by 4 inches thick. A board for surfing in knee high to overhead surf depending on the individual's experience. Will be posting a short video on the shaping steps very soon so please sign up on the email follow tab and scribe to my YouTube page as well and you will receive all the latest blogs and videos as they get posted. Thanks for checking out my blog your questions comments and likes are welcome an appreciated. Live Love Laugh and always  Learn. Stay inspired.

HandShaped Surfboards in San Clemente

In 2006 I shaped my first of 3 curved stringers which is Handshaped and hand painted out of a Clark foam blank a year before Clark closed. The new shape is out of a custom us blank. All shapes and sizes available. 949-361-5885 or cboards.com@gmail.com

Stay inspired.

Shaping and surfing in San Clemente

This is the latest 5'8 for JC with a shallow swallow tail and a 5fin set up. Jeremy testing it out in 1-2ft surf. Photo by Jack M. All shapes an sizes available custom Handshaped and made in the USA, Cboards.com  

Surfboards and Art in San Clemente

A painting originally painted in 2006 and added a bit extra in 12-12 with some positive reminders on the journey of life. The surfboards are all different dimensions from 19 to 19.75 for different types of waves and ones weight.
All the boards are hand shaped and made In the USA. Stop in on the weekends or check out Cboards.com for more boards and art.
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Custom Handshaped Shortboards by Paul Carter

Painting by Paul Carter San Clemente

New Surfboard Review in San Cemente

A short board review using future fins with a 5fin set up. Click on link below. Stop in on the weekends or give a call to 949-361-5885. Cboards.com@gmail.com
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http://youtu.be/e_6fgz6gNys

Surfboard Review in San Clemente

http://youtu.be/e_6fgz6gNys

Shaping Surfboards San Clemente

This is the latest custom shape for Jack, a 5'1 by 20.58 wide and 2.5 thick with black glue lines and a bass stringer. Over 7 years ago the majority of the boards I shaped were longer in the 8-10ft range. Now it's 60% shaping all shapes and sizes under 8ft . The remaining 40% is everything in between 8-10'6. Long story short I enjoy shaping more then ever because of the opened mind of the surfers today. This board is a great example of the many varieties this day in age in the shaping and surfing world it's great.
Stop in on the weekends and check out all the short and long boards and artwork. Get your orders in before summer... 949-361-5885 or Cboards.com
Stay inspired and stoked.

Surfboard outline by Paul Carter

Cutting out of a new shortboard for the shaper. This is a 6'2 by 20.75 with a 14.5 nose,and a 15 tail into a 5in squash tail block. This will work from 2-5ft with plenty of speed through the flat sections and carving turns.
Stop in and talk to the shaper directory for your next board.
All shapes and sizes available.
Stay stoked an inspired. For more surfboards,Art and videos go to
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Stay stoked and inspired.

How to draw a Sun by Paul Carter

A quick video on how to draw sun simple and easy. Click on link below.
Thanks for watching.

http://youtu.be/KtXLJCRCBV8

Hand shaper in San Clemente

These are some of the latest coming through the glass shop.
A 6'0 - 7'0 and a 9'3 all custom hand shaped for the customers.
All shapes an sizes available for your needs at a affordable price.
949-361-5885 or cboards.com@gmail.com
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New Surfboards in San Clemente

These are some in progress and some completed a 6'2 a 6'10.
Get your order in the line up, for your next custom, all shapes and size available.
Stop by on the weekends or give us a call 949-361-5885 and make a appointment. Stay stoked cboards.com

The long and short of SC Surfboards

A 9'2 by 22.50 for CZ and a 6'2 for EE.
Both ate for high performance surfing. Give us a call for your next custom hand shaped surfboards. Cboards.com@gmail.com or 949-361-5885 you can talk to the shaper directly on the weekends stop by the shop.

San Clemente Surfboards

This is a 5'11 by 19 by 2.25 custom hand shapes for JC.
This board will fly at the beach breaks and point in waves from chest holing to overhead surf.
Stop by on the weekends and talk with the shaper directly for your next custom surfboard.
All shapes and sizes available with best prices in SoCal.

Surfboards book in San Clemente

This is an amazing book covering many years from the turn of the century to 2006.
This book covers the solid wood board to the evolution of the shortboards.
If your looking for an encyclopedia of surfboards with great shots of surfing art and surfboards look no further and give us a call and reserve yours. They are signed by the author Guy Motil
and myself, I'm stoked to be a part of the book. 949-361-5885 or cboards.com@gmail.com.
More photos to follow
Stay stoked

surfboard book

Green Surfboard in San Clemente

A custom short board with florescent green. A 6'2 by 20.5 for DS.
Give us a call for your next custom board.
All hand shaped an proudly made in the USA.

hand shaped surfboard with green airbrush

Surfboards Custom in San Clemente

These are a couple new custom surfboards a 8ft and a 7ft, both set up with 3 future fins. Custom colors for the clients. Pick up on my icargobike.com. Don't drive ride...
Give us a call or stop by on the weekends and talk to the Surfer/Shaper/Artist directly for your next custom hand shaped surfboards.
All shaped and sizes proudly hand shaped and handmade in the USA
949-361-5885 sanclementesurfboards .com

custom 8ft and 7ft

San Clemente Surfboards Review

Check out the latest board review on 3 shortboards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcsInYN8Zc&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Paul

Custom shaped Clark Foam