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AkuShaper Use Cases
AkuShaper isn’t just a tool—it’s a gateway to precision, creativity, and innovation in surfboard design. This page goes beyond the basics, offering real-world applications that show how shapers of all levels can harness AkuShaper to bring their ideas to life. Whether you're shaping your first board, refining your craft, or scaling up your production, these guides will help you navigate each step with confidence.
How to Hot Wire Your Own Blanks
Creating your own surfboard blanks using EPS foam is a great way to customize your shapes, save money, and work around the limitations of traditional blank availability. With AkuShaper’s full-size rocker profile printing feature, you can easily set up a blank-cutting system at home. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started.
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.