Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Thought that I'd chime in and share this current project! So I was looking for a 'new' vintage longboard... something to shake up my day to day surfing, and to take out for a different perspective on things. Having had a number of great old boards over the years, a Yater Spoon, a Hansen Superlight... But the more I got to thinking, the more I came 'round to the opinion that a classic board, shaped by a friend, would have more meaning for me than an oldie (as much as I like them...). Valuing what exists in terms of friendship, craftsmanship and stoke in this world of surfing that I'm into.
So, I asked Balsa if he'd agree to shape me a board. First order in a long time, since I've been shaping all my own for the past ten years or so. After he got over the surprise , and graciously agreed, we were on the lookout for a model. (The reasons I'm only shaping in wood, and not glassing at all are in the Skin Cancer thread, but more importantly, I wanted this board to reflect a perspective other than purely my own, I wanted it to be a shared deal) And this is the board that's been haunting me for a while:
The Bing Pipeliner East.
Pipeliner East? Well, here's a peek at one for those of you who haven't heard of the beast. Sorry, I'm terrible with inserting photos.
http://www.usvintagesurfauction.com/auction/APViewItem.asp?ID=73
Does anyone have any information on this model? I have only seen one, about fifteen years ago, that was nearly identical to the board on the link. I've heard vague tales of a limited production run, slightly wider and flatter than the standard Pipeliner, with almond-shaped but slightly fuller rails... is this ringing bells for anyone?
Balsa will have to pop in with the photos thus far, but I wanted to say thanks for what he's undertaking! We started with a Just Foam 9'8" three stringer, and from there he took the initiative to go way above and beyond the call of duty. You'll see what I'm talking about here soon.
Throw in Camplus, who's game to reproduce a fin close to the original, and we have the makings of a very neat project. I'm stoked like I haven't been about a new board in a long while, so thanks again.
Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
OK, so I'm taking over on this. First I have to say how proud I feel being asked by Jeffrey to shape that board. I'll try and do my best.
As Jeffrey already said, we were going to start with this kind of blank (the one in the middle):
But then I started to think: if we were going to try and make a replica, why not make it as close to the original as possible? Basically, what makes a Pipeliner (besides the sleek outline) is this particular stringers set-up with side T-bands that are quite near the rail (and not right in between center and rail). So I started looking for a blank with a fine 1/4" center stringer with the idea of adding myself both balsa/cedar T-bands. I went through whatever blanks I had in stock and finally settled for an old 10'2" Walker.(Second from left)
I had asked Jeffrey to provide the outline template and he had it numerically cut by the AtuaCores team from an EPS sheet:
Upon receiving the EPS template, I immediately transferred it onto plywood so that I could re-use it easier:
Then I drew the template on the blank and started marking where the T-bands should take place:
T-bands position drawn on deck side for ease of band-sawing:
Time for a band-saw session. First the blank:
Then some balsa and red cedar lumber for T-bands:
I'm afraid that's all for today, folks! But stay tuned... if you like...
Next steps will be joint and thickness planing of both blanks and wood, then glueing.
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Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Inspiring, thank you for sharing a wonderful project.
Now he/she/it sucks @ -720mmHg
Re: [dlock] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Hi Jeffrey -
Good of you to commission Guilhem to make the board. I'm thinking the project is in capable hands. Looking fantastic so far!
Re: [johnmellor] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
I'm thinking the project is in capable hands.
Being the happy owner of a wonderful longboard built by the Guilhem, I concur fully! Can't wait to see the rest of this project!
Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Couldn't work as much as I wanted today but I did find some time to get that project moving ahead.
This is what I started with after some planing:
Then I joint-planed both sides of the blank to get it as straight and true on both sides as possible:
Then, using the rocker of the blank as a guide, I drew it on all stringers-to-be and ran them through the band-saw:
In the end, this is what we have tonight:
To be continued...
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Re: [balsa] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Here's a page from my 1968 Brochure. Great project. Good luck with the finished product.
Bing
Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Bing, that is so very kind of you!!! Very, very much appreciated!
I think that Jeffrey won't find words...
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Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Bing, thank you for stepping in, for the encouragement, and for the scaned page. Any further input you'd be willing to share about the boad would be greatly appreciated.
We (let's be honest, mostly Balsa a he's the one with the camera) will keep the progress reports coming.
Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
I'm sure I didn't find the right words; I usually don't. What I can say is how very stoked I am about this.
Re: [jeffrey] Bing Pipeliner East Inspired...
Jeffrey, did you notice how the nose of that one on Bing's brochure looks much more "penetrating" than our "own" template? Wanna change?
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