Beginner Shaper/ am I scammed?

[RussH]

Hi all,

Would like to start shaping my own boards and have researched tools i would need.

Think my first question would be if i buy a planer to shape would I need lower grit sand paper? (if i do need sandpaper would it be best to buy an electric sander?)

Greenlight surf supply insist on the follow tools to shape, however do I need them all?

Shaping:
RASPUTIN SURFBOARD FOILING RASP - PVC PLASTIC
G Shaping Rasp
Rail Runner Surfboard Shaping Tool
Flexpad Shaping/sanding block
Surfboard Shaping Foam Finishing Screen (150 Grit)
Surfboard Shaping Foam Finishing Screen Pad
Surfboard Stringer Trim Plane
SURFBOARD STRINGER SPOKESHAVE TOOL
Surfboard Shaper's "Tiger Shark" Sand Paper
Medium 60 Grit Sandpaper
Sandshark Surfboard Rail Finishing Screen
G-SQUARE SURFBOARD FIN AND OUTLINE LAYOUT MEASURING TOOL
Rocker Stick
Combination Square
Pencil
Dust & Epoxy mask
Protective Glass
Surfboard Shaping Power Planer

Glassing:
Resin Spreader (Epoxy)
or
Rubber squeegee
Mixing Stick
1Oz measuring Cup
4Oz measuring Cup
Fibreglass Shears
Logo Rice paper
Masking Tape
4 inch chip brush
Razor blade
Epoxy Seal Coat
Scale to measure

Fin leash plug install:
FINBOX INSTALL ROUTER
Powerdrill
Resin Thickener CaboSil
Resin Pigment (White)
Installl Dummy fin for Future
Future Style Fin Box Installation Kit

Sanding & Polishing
SURFBOARD POWER SANDING STARTER KIT
Incl. 7" Variable Speed Surfboard Sander / Polisher
8" Medium Flexpad Sanding Pad
(2) 80 grit Cloth Backed Sandpaper Sheets
(2) 120 grit Cloth Backed Sandpaper Sheets
(2) 150 grit Cloth Backed Sandpaper Sheets
(2) 220 grit Cloth Backed Sandpaper Sheets
(2) 320 grit Cloth Backed Sandpaper Sheets
8" Compounding/Polish Wool Bonnet
8" WAFFLE FOAM SURFBOARD POLISHING PAD
Cutting Compound- Polishing
PURPLE HAZE SURFBOARD HI-GLOSS POLISH
600-1200 Finishing Grit
Microfibre cloth

[jaffa1949]

Most shapers have built up a shed of tools for the job over years!

Many also have a set of profiles for various size boards and rocker details.

Often first boards are shaped by hand planing not power planers ( foam mowing ) as tool control with power is needed to stop mistakes happening quickly.
So in answer to your question, expect to pay goodmoney for that sort of kit, if you can make good boards and sales then it may be worth it!

You also need that mask and dust protection , noxious dust and fumes, a place to shape so neighbours are cool!

You can cherry pick a few less for basics, how keen are you?

[waikikikichan]

1) How long has Greenlight surf supply been in business ? Do you think they’re a fly by night here today gone tomorrow business?

2) What items do you think are frivolous / unnecessary that they’re trying to dump off on unsuspecting customers?

3) Some things they didn’t include are a “brick” and “hot wheels car”. Shapers use a foam wrapped brick to hold down the blank. They attached a pencil to a toy car to help make a pin outline on the board.

4) How many ding repairs have you done ? How many large laminations ( buckles, etc ) have you done ? Is it possible for you to just shape the blank and have someone else glass it ?