Free alaia and surf handplane guides

Our two full illustrated guides are free PDFs. How to Make an Alaia or Paipo Bellyboard covers alaia history, today’s makers, and two build methods: laminated 2mm Paulownia sheets or a traditional solid Paulownia blank. How to Make a Wooden Surf Handplane covers handplane design, shaping a Paulownia blank and fitting the strap from our kit.

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