Story A DIY surfboard that glides like a short-tailed shearwater bird Featured in Shop Class: Episode 3 with HB Ambassador Dean Petty, Grain Surfboards has been creating beautiful, hand-built wooden surfboards on the coast of Maine for more than 20 years. Since the beginning, Grain has shared their process of board building with the surf community through their DIY surfboard kits and multi-day hands-on workshop experiences. Available for the first time through Huckberry, this kit represents Grain’s latest innovation, born from years of rigorous product development. The DIY build process begins by gluing up pre-milled cedar planks and securing an internal frame to the rocker table to define the board's shape. Next, you’ll attach flexible cork rails to the perimeter with glue and clamps. After some initial shaping and prep, you will attach the top planks, sand the form to perfection, and finish by glassing and waxing your custom ride. While woodworking experience is a plus, anyone who enjoys working with their hands and following instructions can tackle this project with success. This kit includes all of the materials necessary to build your board including Maine grown cedar planks, a precision cut internal frameset, cork rails, hardware and blocking, glues, epoxy, fiberglass and basic glassing supplies. Expect around 40 hours of hands-on time to complete a board. Features Same model made by Dean Petty in Shop Class: Episode 3 Longfish-inspired shape blends midlength paddle ease with fish-like acceleration Relaxed rocker and long parallel rails designed for maximum trimming speed Lower volume for easier duck diving and better control Finely foiled rails for improved grip on steep faces Single concave under the front half transitions to a spiral V out the tail for fluid turning Standard twin-fin setup Comes in a two-part kit Materials Sustainably sourced wood components from Grain Surfboards High-quality glassing materials included in kit Premium fin boxes Sizing & Specs Finished Board: 7’2” x 21.5" x 2 7/8" Volume: 48 L Kit comes shipped in two boxes. Box 1: Wood Parts from Grain: 90” x 8” x 7”, 45 lbs Box 2: Glassing Supplies: 9” x 9” x 13”, 15 lbs Tools are not included. Download the appropriate PDF here for building. Grain surfboards will support its builders by phone, email, and in person during the DIY process.
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