How to Make an XPS Foam Surfboard #05 - Shaping the Rails - Part 1

In this video I show you how to start marking out the rails, also called rail bands. The shaping the rails is broken up into two videos, this one is part 1 where I mark out the rails. In part 2 the foam is removed and the board is shaped.
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[@JR-mk6ow]

Hello Andrew. In my builds I've used a CNC machine.
Anyway I have a advice for you and those who use Xps /eps: let the epoxy rest at around 50 degree Celsius (114 F maybe?) for 5 hours. It's what the best shapers do and, according to them, makes a difference

[@theobernier5474]

I've seen a video about getting rid of bubbles in Epoxy and that's exactly what the guy was showing. Or is there any other reason for doing so?

[@williamr5827]

Great information as usual,interested to see how you get round the de-lamination issues that usually affect xps.If you can solve that it would be great as xps is much better to shape than eps and doesnt suck water

[@prasannakumar9838]

You really done well.
Looking experienced.
I have a small doubt.. Can we use thermocol instead of foam

[@RobSAtlanta]

Hi Andrew, thanks for the great videos! I’m learning a lot. I’m starting to make an XPS kite foil board. You mention briefly that delamination should not be a problem if you do it right. Which video do you talk about how to minimize the chance of epoxy composite - xps delamination? Thanks!

[@surferEarl59]

you need to clean up your outline; that is , your template first before doing your rail bands . the outline appears to have a number of flat spots

[@samc151]

Could u make a video on how you made your shaping bay and stands

[@manada_]

Where can I find polypropeline foam?

[@conradodoria8467]

How do I make boards without stringer, can I glue the two parts of the blpco of eps?

[@tillyjow8484]

Darn Canadians, I thought they were all using metric. ;-)

[@oldermodel74]

So this is actually the first time you built a surfboard