Installing Surfboard Fin Boxes [FCS 2 Fin System]
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 6. 09. 2024
- Installing FCS 2 fin boxes on a surfboard. This is an EPS high performance shortboard with a thruster fin setup. I used the Terry Senate Fin Marker for fin placement, the FCS 2 router jig, FCS router bit and a variable speed router to cut out the fin cavities. I used the FCS 2 dummy fins to tape the fin boxes in place with the correct fin cant angle. Fin boxes were installed with Greenlight's marine grade epoxy resin and cabosil.
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I love surfing, building with my hands and making videos. Bendheim Boards is my outlet to fuel these passions. I'm self-taught and am not an expert, but these videos show the process that works for me. Follow along for new videos every month!
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Your geometry teacher must be very proud! You make it look easy- sure it's not!
Haha true!
I like how you have those custom fins to properly apply pressure
@Tommy Griffin cool!
Yup! Tommy knows his stuff! Helps with getting the correct cant angles and has some convenient cutouts for the tape. They also donât snap in like normal FCS 2 fins so they can release easily.
@@BendheimBoards Thanks for answering the question I was going to ask about the dummy fins. If they were anything like my real FCS2's I'd snap that blank in half trying to get it out.
Yeah it would be impossible not to screw it up. Iâve also used FCS 1 fins before I had the dummy ones which also works since they donât go into the locking mechanism although not as convenient as they overlap the foam a little.
A very neat and tidy job carried out, I can see you take great in your workmanship.
Thanks man, much appreciated!
Thanks man, I really appreciate you showing us how to install the fin boxes!! Respect bro!
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Nice editing
Nice job, love the music!
Thanks!
I'm from CEBU Philippines and i want to learn your job. đ„°đ„°âïžđ€
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Loving every video! Thanks man!!
Thanks man, glad to hear it!
Thanks a lot, i learn a lot from this video. great job đ
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Thanks for the video, can you tell me where you find or how you make that white stickers to protect from resin go in ? Cheers from Portugal ;)
They come with the fin boxes. Or you can just get some 3M 233+ tape and cover the fin holes and use a razor to cut out the shape.
Great video!
Awesome, i like it đ
I love what you do! How did you get into this? did you learn by someone? Do you know any place that would want to have a apprentice? Can you earn enough money if you do it full time professionally to live from it?
Thanks! I'm self taught and still learning lots. Can't really help with the apprentice search. Its a very difficult industry to succeed in as the profit margins are very small. This is just my hobby.
Any chance you plan to do a follow up of the lam process with these boxes?
You know it! Next video đ€
I like that angle finder where can I get that specific one
If you wanted a resin tint on the board, would you glass the bottom first? Or after?
typically you glass the bottom first, then the deck, unless your color work requires otherwise
Do one with futures!
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Wasnât paying attention when you poured part 1, I thought you absolutely nuked poly resin with catalyst on an EPS board, good stuff man! Are you going to seal the board? I hate EPS for many reasons but when finished theyâre almost worth it for me! Enjoy!
Haha poly resin would be a big no no. Not planning to seal the blank so weâll see how lamination goes. Doing pigmented colors. First time with EPS and epoxy so Iâm excited to test it all out. But I do like PU blanks better as well.
@@BendheimBoards no need to really seal if youâre doing pigment from my vast 2 out of 30 boards being EPS. Iâm sure a professional glasser would say it will add weight since resin will fill the holes but I didnât notice. Real light. Too expensive. Canât wait to see the vid!
Nice job! I'm planning to install my fin boxes (FCS X2). Should I do it before or after glassing? Besides, I always see people using a white liquid. Can I use only resin when installing the fin boxes?
Before glassing and with resin and cabosil
Hi, i love your videos and am attempting to make a surfboard of my own. Iâm at this part in the process and was curious the name of the tool you are using to cut the holes in the board for the fin boxes. Thank you!!
This is a Makita electric router
What model makita router do you use?
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hey Tanner do you think you could repair paint or make a skim board let me know I think that would be a cool video
Hopefully I get around to it one day, never made one
Do you take into account contour of the tail when setting fin angels? I built my first board, was probably overthinking it, and shimmed the jig to level so the plug would be squared to level not to the bottom of the boardof the board
For this board I just followed the angle the board gave me. I did a board with channels where I did have to compensate for the uneven bottom.
Out of interest is there a distinct difference in size of fin box between the FSCII and FCS Fusion? Or can you just use the same jig/bits for both?
nice video
Hi tanner Iâm thinking about making a fcs 2 jig plate instead of buying one bought Iâm just not sure if I need to put right and left line on it to get the correct fine placement or are they just for putting toe in the fine
Those are definitely needed to get the correct lines. I mark the toe with my fin marker, not with the jig. Good luck man, thatâs gonna be tricky to make!
Show de bola!
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What kind of design you going with fir the board any color ?
Youâll have to wait and see đ
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Hi I Need some help.
I am building my first board and by the routing out for the fin boxes I gone 1.5-2mm to deep. What should I do now? Should I leave it like that and install them at this lower level ? (Using fcs Fusion+silmar)
Thank you for the good content!
Iâd cut some flat pieces of foam to fill the bottom or use patches of folded fiberglass to fill it and get them level with the board. Just make sure you check the fin angles arenât messed up
@@BendheimBoards Thank you so much Iâll try it out
hay tanner do you think you could make or repair or pain a skimboard
Maybe one day, never done one before
I saw something called cabosil in a box, what is it?
A thickening agent for the resin. Kind of like foam in powder stage
Is it possible to install fin boxes without a router? All i have is a jigsaw and i do not want to drop $100 on a router?
It's possible but difficult. I've done it with a dremel before. You could try starting with a razor blade and a small piece of sandpaper. It will just take a very long time. Don't use a jigsaw, that won't work.
Do you surf at blackies?
Newport is my local break but I donât surf at blackies very often. But when itâs on itâs fun!
@@BendheimBoards it was pretty good on Sunday some fun surf but trestles was dope one Friday and Saturday
I drove by lowers over the weekend and it looked super good
@@BendheimBoards yeah so much fun!
I thought fcs2 went in after lamination or am I wrong
The proper way that FCS instructs is to go in before. However, you can still do it after the hot coat similar to a center fin if you wanted.
make skimboard bro
Do yo have shappre squre for sell bro ?
No sorry
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