RC Board Works is born!

I've always loved the shape of surfboards... I don't know why. I suck at surfing. I should have guessed that I wouldn't like it - swimming mixed with languishing in potential shark territory - not things I'm good at. But for some reason, surfboards have always been in the back of my mind as something I'd like to do. With my new supply of hardwoods, I decided it was time to make some!

The first crop came from the loose pieces of wood that had already come off the box, and the sizes/shapes of the scraps dictated the boards you see here. The longest, at 26" is a keeper, and the rest have found their way to lucky new owners.

The curly maple has wonderful detail that really comes out once oiled and waxed... my own concoction of mineral oil and paraffin wax, melted and hand smoothed into the surface. Ready for surfin' up some tasty appetizers!