How to Build a Handplane for Bodysurfing

Here's a brief tutorial of how to build a custom handplane for under $15. Handplanes are a ton of fun since they give you more stability and also help to increase your control when making cuts in the wave!
Comment on what you think my next project should be!

[@ryanoldham5983]

Me and my dad are going to try to make one. Thanks this helps out a lot

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Cool video Nick, I knew that was Deal NJ from the first shot... small world.

[@justind9858]

great vid, thanks bud!

[@bradcastle1311]

great job man

[@xXMyrmidonXx]

thx making this in my woodshop class can't wait to get started!

[@nickiaco]

awesome man! hope this vid helps :) I'd love to see how it comes out!

[@trentolambrechts7313]

@@nickiacohey bru I just wanted to ask how thick was the board at the end it would help me so much becuase im trying to make one

[@squishygreenball1059]

Thanks so much, this tutorial was amazing

[@nickiaco]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm stoked you enjoyed it! :D

[@Biterss]

sick duude

[@nickpress5450]

hey man looks great! just about finished making my own and was wondering how the screws have held up so far? cause its meant to be a gift and i dont want them to pop out or anything

[@nickiaco]

everything has held up quite well! if you're afraid the screws won't hold, try to find thicker ones. for me they're still anchored in quite tightly! I definitely recommend using synthetic leather over real leather for the strap because real leather shrinks, which could pose a problem! best of luck with your build :)

[@nickpress5450]

Thanks for the reply man! I'll definitely use synthetic leather

[@jemimathursz3610]

what sort of wood did you use?

[@adammiller6906]

Looks awesome. What wood did you use?

[@nickiaco]

thanks a ton dude! I used poplar that I picked up from a home depot since its super cheap

[@aaronholz8249]

+nick iaco Looks sic! I've been using Marine Varnish for mine, along with broken skateboard decks. They work perfectly...

[@phuongwood]

hi

[@phuongwood]

hi phuong :p

[@phuongwood]

;)

[@phuongwood]

:D

[@allandocater6296]

Woodglut has a lot of designs to choose from.

[@romaineathey6512]

I did it with the Woodglut plans.

[@marcielynn4886]

Wood is too boyant.