Process
Wood/Foam Pattern
Wood/Foam Pattern
Wood/Foam Pattern
With more than 40 years of combined pattern-making expertise, Tripper Craft specializes in transforming concepts into mold-ready reality. Our skilled team hand-shapes designs using a range of materials and oversees the full production process, including fairing, sealing, and high-build finishing, to deliver durable, production-stable patterns.
Mold Creation
Wood/Foam Pattern
Wood/Foam Pattern
Our team is proficient in hand-crafted molds designed for longevity and durability, ensuring each tool meets the specific standards required for its intended application. Every mold is meticulously finished to achieve the necessary surface quality and precision, combining skilled craftsmanship with careful attention to detail. This appr
Our team is proficient in hand-crafted molds designed for longevity and durability, ensuring each tool meets the specific standards required for its intended application. Every mold is meticulously finished to achieve the necessary surface quality and precision, combining skilled craftsmanship with careful attention to detail. This approach guarantees reliable performance, consistent results, and extended tool life, making Tripper Craft molds a trusted choice for high-quality production.
Production Parts
Wood/Foam Pattern
Production Parts
Available options for production include hand-lay or spray-up.
Spray-Up Fiberglass: Resin and chopped fiberglass are sprayed into molds. Advantages: faster production, good for larger or more complex shapes, consistent thickness.
Hand-Laid Fiberglass: Layers of fiberglass mat or cloth are manually laid and saturated with resin. Adva
Available options for production include hand-lay or spray-up.
Spray-Up Fiberglass: Resin and chopped fiberglass are sprayed into molds. Advantages: faster production, good for larger or more complex shapes, consistent thickness.
Hand-Laid Fiberglass: Layers of fiberglass mat or cloth are manually laid and saturated with resin. Advantages: extremely high-quality finish, excellent strength-to-weight ratio, great for custom or precision parts.
Finishing
Wood/Foam Pattern
Production Parts
Our finishing process for production parts ensures a flawless, production-ready appearance and fit. Once parts are molded, we perform precise trimming and sanding to achieve clean edges and accurate dimensions. We then handle all body work, including filling, fairing, and surface correction, followed by buffing and polishing to deliver a
Our finishing process for production parts ensures a flawless, production-ready appearance and fit. Once parts are molded, we perform precise trimming and sanding to achieve clean edges and accurate dimensions. We then handle all body work, including filling, fairing, and surface correction, followed by buffing and polishing to deliver a smooth, high-quality finish. This attention to detail guarantees that every part meets strict standards for fit, finish, and aesthetics before it ships to our valued clients.