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Fishboards was a hobby company I started when I was 14. I built and sold custom carbon fiber longboards.
I closed down the website but still have the Facebook page up, check it out here:
![A model desiged for myself. The graphics are based on Mark Storms work.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc0773_83b05b0ad02d4c0a9cb82e72d5d8ffc7~mv2_d_2000_1500_s_2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_209,w_2000,h_1077/fill/w_431,h_232,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/cc0773_83b05b0ad02d4c0a9cb82e72d5d8ffc7~mv2_d_2000_1500_s_2.png)
While working with models around Fishboards I quickly started using CAD as my main design tool. Through the company I learnt a lot about modeling and a lot about design.
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All boards started as 4mm plywood. I built forms to shape the concave of the board.
Most boards were covered in carbon fiber. Both for greater stiffness and also for the looks.
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The boards were varnished in a spray booth, with two component automotive varnish.
For the graphics I used a vinyl cutter and red vinyl tape
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![Fishboards gets first and second place in the swedish championchips](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc0773_c9b88905c5594399976edcf4c85f2da6~mv2_d_1277_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_285,w_1277,h_1635/fill/w_84,h_108,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cc0773_c9b88905c5594399976edcf4c85f2da6~mv2_d_1277_1920_s_2.jpg)
The boards weren't only for show. They have over 10 podium positions with one first place in the Swedish Championships.
Some images
Some images:
Tools I used
Tools I used
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CAD design
After the first board I built I switched to digital design files.
02/
Woodworking
The boards use simple woodworking methods as well as methods I learnt while building my boat.
Things I learnt
01/
Social media marketing
I learnt the power of social media marketing and the quirks around it.
02/
CNC
For the company I built the first version of the CNC. I learnt everything from CAM tools to tooling.
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