i second this! i'm pretty curious where to get this stuff. and is that foam alright for making a foam core?

im using high density polystyrene definitely looks like what dimm uses on the fish.
dunno where to get it, im getting mine through school

I would avoid using this foam for boards as it will shear away from the skins with little force.

I can get my sticky mitts on the foam I have used in the past that has better shear resistance or balsa for any one who may need a light weight core!

Fire me an email at jestah@ugliecarnie.com for more details

jestah

are you talking about cores etc?????????
this is for the press not the core we dont want it to stick to the board

boards not moulds.

the blue foam is fine for molds but not sure if it will hold up to high vac so test a little bit out first

Yeah, that's all fine, but where can I find it?
The stuff that's suitable for a mould.

Forman building systems - if you are in chch. It's called styroderm (or similar). Its called builders insulation foam. Tell them you want to make skateboard molds.

Will - pulseboards

P.S. Any Qs: pulseboards@gmail.com ;)

Any in Auckland?

More info:

http://www.righthouse.co.nz/products/insulation/polystyrene

It's extremely common, many building supply wholesalers have it.

Will

There's a Forman just outside Wgtn as well and that's where I get foam for molds. Holds up fine under vacuum. Not that a dimm press involves vacuum but it should work fine.