Deck Lamination
Step 7: bottom deck lamination
Lay your cut out deck on a hard and flat surface.
Place a small amount of glue on all contact areas of your frame kit (rails, ribs, spines).
Place your glued frame on top of your laid out deck.
Clamp all the way around the edge.
Using a long reach clamp or an equivalent, clamp one rib at a time so there is no gap
between the bottom of the rib and the deck. This will form your concave deck.
Using super glue and quick set activator, apply glue to the clamped area and spray with
activator. Once super glue sets, remove clamp and repeat until all ribs are making solid
contact with the deck.
Note: We recommend doing a dry assembly of your bottom deck to iron out your exact
clamping and gluing method. You can use clamps, bricks, straps or anything you have on
hand at the time.
Important: Using a polyurethane glue you will have roughly 20 minutes of working time
before it begins to harden. Gluing the ribs should be done quickly.
Place Clamp Edges
Clamp Concave
Gap = Bad
No Gap = Good
Instant Glue
Glue
Optionally, use a rocker table to assist in laminating your deck skins to form more rocker
line. Refer to the build page on the DIY Surfboard Kits website.
