the Process; How a surfboard is born.

Sorting the Balsa Lumber 


The various pieces of lumber are examined, weighed, and measured. Each is cataloged with data including color, grain, and density along with a description of the general qualities of the individual boards that might affect the finished surfboard. This process helps in the planning and layout stage prior to milling and surface preparation.  
  

Table of Contents

Why Balsa Wood?

Balsa: God's Ultimate Nurse Tree  

Sorting the Balsa Lumber

Preparing the Lumber

“From the beginning, I visualize it finished”

It All Comes Together

Tools of the Trade

The Sculpting Begins

The Boardroom

The Process

Skegs and Blocks



Handcrafted Balsa Surfboards Handcrafted Skegs