![]() There are probably more capable drivers of this software than me. If you do like these pieces of software and want to show your appreciation, you can always buy the paid version of AKU Shaper or make a donation to JedAil the developer of HBTM.Īnother point I wanted to make was that I am not the guru subject matter expert on AKU Shaper. Now, before you jump down my throat to give me a reverse ass-hole-ectomy regarding my "documentation is a little light on" comment, I would just like to say that this is a generalisation and not in any way directed at the wonderful folks at AKU Shaper and the designer of HBTM who have very generously provided us with free versions of their software with help support built in. I'm always up for a challenge so I thought I would put together a "Quick Start" tutorial with a slant on hollow wooden surfboard template design. I think that part of the problem with learning how to use some new software is that sometimes the user documentation is often a little light on and doesn't always include tutorials on how to use the software in real life situations. ![]() The templates can also be converted into other formats such as DXF and DWG files that can be used with CNC machines to provide automated cutting of the templates. It is accurate, it is fast (once you get some practice) and the template files can be printed and shared easily with other wooden surfboard builders from all over the world. But I have to say that having designed a wooden surfboard the old fashioned way using paper, pencils and rulers and also using computer aided design software like AKU Shaper, that there are some definite benefits to computer design. He never really understood what all the fuss over computers was about. Wood Buddha Senior, rest his soul, was an old school tradey with thick sausage fingers and calloused hands the size of dinner plates that could crush an elephant's testicles. ![]() I can understand that, having come from a long line of tradesmen myself. Now there may some old school wooden surfboard board building tradey types out there who may not be too fond of this newfangled computer technology stuff and right now you are cringing at the thought of mind wrestling with your PC or laptop. set by Joey Cabell on Jon Lana’i.Namaste Mouse Fondlers and welcome to this installment of "Designing Hollow Wooden Surfboard Templates" using AKU Shaper and Hollow Board Template Maker software. Hawaii’s record for the largest Yellowfin Tuna is 325 lbs. Shibi are always found in schools, while ahi are only sometimes found in schools. Yellowfin Tuna are easily identified by their bright yellow finlets along the spines their flesh ranges from pink to deep red, depending the size of the fish. ![]() The larger ahi will more likely to have a higher fat content compared to smaller shibi but both are excellent for eating raw, seared or broiled. (If you’ve ever tried local Hawaii poke, you’ll know what we mean!) Yellowfin Tuna aka Ahi, Shibi ( Thunnus albacares)Īhi (Yellowfin Tuna) are readily available, great to eat, and fun challenge to reel-in, making them one of the most popular fish to catch in Hawaiian waters. They grow to full size in 5 to 6 years and are fast in the water. Yellowfin tuna are usually divided into two groups: Ahi are typically the larger yellowfin and over 100 lbs., while the smaller yellowfin under 100 lbs.
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