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Each year some of our students dedicate their own class-time to creating truly spectacular stand-up-paddleboards and surfboards. This process takes months of dedicated work and these students learn some of the finer aspects of carpentry.
Each year some of our students dedicate their own class-time to creating truly spectacular stand-up-paddleboards and surfboards. This process takes months of dedicated work and these students learn some of the finer aspects of carpentry.
These boards are made out of sustainably harvested lumber, mostly western cedar which is known for its durability and impressive strength/weight ratio. The exterior of the board is made of thin strips of cedar that are glued onto the internal frame. The hollow interior is designed using a CNC machine to precisely cut out each individual part making sure its a perfect fit. The reason we use a hollow core design is to help reduce the overall weight of the board. In the end the final product has a very similar weight to its foam counterparts but is substantially stronger and contains less toxic materials. These paddle boards are functional and visually appealing.
As a whole, this class is completely free for all students. Hellgate Elementary School District is proud of that fact. It is the sale of these types of projects that allow us to maintain a free program, while also supplying the shop with safe, state of the art equipment. If you are interested in purchasing one of the stand-up-paddleboards or having our advanced 8th graders build you a custom board, please reach out to me via email.
As a whole, this class is completely free for all students. Hellgate Elementary School District is proud of that fact. It is the sale of these types of projects that allow us to maintain a free program, while also supplying the shop with safe, state of the art equipment. If you are interested in purchasing one of the stand-up-paddleboards or having our advanced 8th graders build you a custom board, please reach out to me via email.
The picture above shows the board that the graduating class of 2023 nearly finished. With some final touches put on after the end of the school year, it was water ready.
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