Garage Works - 1/19/2026

I finally stopped starring at No.43 and got back to work on it.

I decided on using the basalt fabric instead of carbon.  This was mainly because of the Foil Drive duty it's gonna pull.

I cut out the fabric, got it trimmed and pulled it back.

I mixed the epoxy - 18 ounces - and added epoxy to the track boxes (they had slots).

Then I placed the carbon strips back in place, covered the remainder of the board with the basalt, and started laminating.

I had to mix up another 4.2 ounces to get the laps wetted out.

Everything was nice and flat.

And there wasn't any drama with the tail.

Tomorrow I'll get the footstrap inserts set in place, cut out the top deck reinforcement patches, prep the basalt cover and laminate - hopefully.

I took a break and flew the drone for a bit.  Wanted to scare away any pigeons hanging out on the roof.

Then I tested out the new scale I bought from Costco - this thing will handle up to 30 pounds!!!

I measured the weight of the Machadocado - almost 7 pounds with the deckpad (and no fins or wax).

And I wanted to wax this board up in case the waves are decent this week.

And these are the fins I decided to try out on this board first - NVS Wolverines

I'll weigh the board again once the wax is on and the fins are in place.

Nice new tool!