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Hello /diy/ Skateboards, long boards, and minis! Who has pressed their own skate decks, cut their own out of recycled decks, or put trucks on something. Pic related cross country ski with trucks.

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now this is my thread. will post some pics of my homemade longboard shortly.

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this was my press

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i got this guy who does really good artwork for cars and stuff to paint my board. he did a really nice job. and i'm sure everyone here can appreciate the paint job :)

Also, feel free to ask me about any of this, ive made 2 other boards too and i'm always glad to help.

>> No.216329

>>216314

for the vaccum press's. can i use the space saver bags instead of buying one specifically for the boards?

>> No.216456

i think u would be able too, i mean as long as you pump the air out u should be fine.

>> No.216497

How much pressure psi does it put on? Do you use veneer or plywood? What glue do you recommend?

>> No.216508

>>216314
>hurp durp slenderman
you are a faggot, you also spelled autism wrong in the name field

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>>216497
i used 3 plies of baltic birch plywood. it pretty much holds the same as Canadian maple. i also put a layer of fiberglass on the top and bottom.

As for the glue, i highly recommend using tightbond 3 wood glue. its very strong holds the wood together great.

>> No.216824

bump

>> No.216832

>>216218
>skateboard wheels on an xc ski
brb, grabbing my rock skis

>> No.216848

>>216512
Tite-bond 2 is better.

Arguably has better strength when wet as well.

Tite-bond 3 is pretty much only for things that go and stay underwater for period of time.

>> No.216983

This is so stupid it just might work...

>> No.217145

>>216848
thanks bro, i'll have to try that sometime.