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Surfboard Shaping & CNC Machine Articles | AkuShaper Resource Center
Welcome to the AkuShaper Resource Center — your hub for surfboard design tips, CNC machine guides, and real-world shaping insights.
Whether you're shaping by hand, using a CNC machine, or exploring your first setup, this page brings together our top articles, including:
Tutorials for using AkuShaper in real-world workflows
Success stories from shapers worldwide
Guides on buying, selling, and maintaining CNC machines
Tips to grow your surfboard business and shape better boards
New content is added regularly to help you stay ahead in the shaping world.
Surfboard CNC Machine Sizing: What Length, Width, and Z-Axis Travel Do You Actually Need?
When you’re investing in a CNC machine for shaping surfboards, size isn’t just a number—it defines what you can and can’t build. Whether you’re a garage builder shaping shortboards or a production facility pumping out everything from mid-lengths to 11-foot guns, the physical dimensions of your machine directly impact your shaping range, workflow, and return on investment.