I borrowed Pete's (the father-in-law) circular sander and got to work foiling the edges. I took it real steady so as not to screw it up and slowly got the finish I was after. Have a butchers...
This is the pre-varnished look:
And this is post-varnish:
It looks real nice :)
Things different next time: Make a better finish on the initial cut and possibly foil a bit further in towards the centre of the fin.
So I need to get my hands on another nicely shaped fin. This shape was kindly donated by Danny (who we will be seeing later in the year for Paddle Round the Pier in Brighton). Might see if the guys at finshack will shout me an outline ;)
If you need a template just let me know. No prob ;)
ReplyDeleteGavin (Finshack)
That would be great Gavin! Been plucking up the courage to ask ;) Any of these would be superb:
ReplyDeleteNine Plus Felxdrive 9: http://www.finshack.com/Shop%20Pages/nineplus-flexdra.html
Nine Plus Keel Fin 9: http://www.finshack.com/Shop%20Pages/nineplus-keelfib.html
Squirrel 9: http://www.finshack.com/Shop%20Pages/squirrel9-red.html
Cheers bud :)
Drop me an email with your postal address and I'll get 'em traced. ssshh.
ReplyDeleteGreat fins btw! Keep up the goodwoodwork!
Mum's the word ;)
ReplyDeleteHoohah! Thanks Gavin!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stickers and booklet as well. All good inspiration for me :)
Clearly http://www.finshack.com/index.htm is the place to go for all your fin magic :)