Shaping EPS Blanks is a training video that demonstrates the techniques and tools required to shape EPS / Epoxy surfboards of commercial quality. The program is not a complete " how to build a surfboard " guide. Instead, Shaping EPS Blanks is geared to the professional builder; and emphasizes technique and tooling of expanded polystyrene foam. Demonstrated by
B. J. ( Bryson ) Williamson, a shaper and builder with
40 years experience.
   
Launch QuickTime clip   Chapter 1 - Introduction
An introduction to B.J. (Bryson) Williamson, the shaper
who will show you how to shape EPS.

Chapter 2 - What is EPS?
What makes up the structure of expanded polystyrene foam
and how it is different from polyurethane foam.

Chapter 3 - Choosing a Blank
How computer cut surfboard blanks allow the shaper to choose the perfect blank.

Chapter 4 - Tools for Shaping EPS
A rundown of each tool B. J. will use to shape an EPS blank.

Chapter 5 - Outlining the Blank
How to cut the plan shape from a rocker cut EPS blank.

Chapter 6 - Rough Shaping
Roughing out the shape on an EPS blank that has a computer cut outline.

Chapter 7 - Finish Shaping
Final shaping of the roughed out blank.

Chapter 8 - Sealing the Blank
The recommended way of sealing EPS blanks with epoxy / microballoons.

Chapter 9 - Credits

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