I finally got the custom board done today.  These extra large boards are a challenge for me because I am set up for smaller ones.  For example, my drum sander is 16” wide, but is an open end style so I can do up to 32” wide by making two passes.  This method requires me to take very light passes each time so one side doesn’t get ahead of the other.  It also takes a real steady hand to make sure it starts through the sander level.  At 28 pounds, a good grip is warranted.  It turned out smooth and perfectly flat, so I was very pleased with my efforts today.

My next challenge is to figure out how I am going to package it to ship to California.  I carry shipping boxes for my standard boards, but not one for this size.  Like everything else, I am sure I will come up with something.