Glassing Profile: Jack Reeves

Surfboard shapers sign their name to a finished board as a sign of pride. Pride for their high level of quality and pride in their final creation. The shaper gets all the glory. Ask a surfer who their favorite shaper is and they’ll probably rattle off a few names. Ask a surfer who their favorite glasser is and you’ll probably hear crickets.
Jack Reeves is one of a few, or maybe the only surfboard glasser we know, who actually signs each of his glass jobs. He is so highly regarded by high-end surfboard collectors and shapers alike that they actually prefer he signs his work. Jack looks and sees things that most people would ignore or not even notice in the first place while glassing. Things like weave pattern, cloth consistency, pigment variations and resin viscosity are all on Jack’s mental checklist as he begins each board. This is why Fiberglass Hawaii requests and values Jack’s feedback on new products and improving our current line.
Fiberglass Hawaii is proud to work with Jack Reeves and to be able to supply his composite needs. We are pleased to bring you this new four-part series shadowing this incredible resin artist while glassing several Dick Brewer surfboards. Enjoy these videos and tag us in your board building pics on social media. Finally, to view and purchase the products Jack is using visit us online at shop.fiberglasshawaii.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email us using the contact form below. To learn more about surfboard glassing, check out our DIY tutorial here.

[@hcbrf3]

I recently met Jack while staying on the property next to his shop. I know nothing about surfing, so had no idea who he was or what was going on inside this little shop. He invited us in for a look, and showed us what he does. Felt like I was seeing a part of surfing history. Besides being what I would call one hell of a craftsman, he is a genuinely nice person.

[@williambissell794]

JR worked on my first board in 1964 in Pompano Beach Fla. I was a 14 year old kid and Jack was a great guy. He and some of the older guys from the shop would take some of us kids surfing with them sometimes. What a great way to learn surfing. We had a great time. It's so cool to run across a video of an old, old friend.

[@ALOHAOE-yf9or]

Genuine Craftsmanship & humble, giving, nice guy, surfer. 100% Mahalo JR for sharing your aloha.🌅🌊🤙🏽

[@dianemorrow7694]

HEY Jack ! I'm Tom Conroy, Pat Conroy's younger brother, you glassed my dick brewer gun back in the 70,s ,quansit hut day,s .Patrick is no longer with us ,God bless him, just wanted to say hellow,glad your still around ! You glassed the best brewer gun for sunset beach I owned still riding .Hope you get this message !

[@ALOHAOE-yf9or]

Mahalo to Ted Wilson as well! Thanks for all the glassing supplies & support. Aloha 🌅🌊🤙🏽

[@mattiasurf26]

thank you , your work and your videos is one of the best inspiration for me

[@A1DENification]

True Artist

[@guysteele204]

The REMBRANDT of RESIN! J.R. -- Nobody is better. Enjoy the golf, Bruddah. You earned it! Mahalo a he'e nalu.

[@robertcullity1695]

Thanks for showing us a bit of a true master, well done.

[@tundahking]

Wish I could learn how to glass from jack

[@edwardobermeyer3565]

wow!

[@1982mako224]

Great video!!!!

[@ocean4lifem8]

legend.

[@kevinblanchard611]

The Man! I sure hope his employees are soaking it up

[@adamcoyne230]

this guy hates his job.