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How to Make and Glue in Your Own Surfboard Stringers
Nick Hodgkinson Nick Hodgkinson

How to Make and Glue in Your Own Surfboard Stringers

Building your own surfboard blank gives you full control over the shape, performance, and materials you use. A key component of that process is the stringer—a central spine that adds strength, controls flex, and helps guide the hotwire cut. Here's how to make and glue in your own stringers, whether you're cutting EPS by hand or with a CNC machine.

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