The very best instructional video I've seen in a long time! It was so informative without being longwinded, and you obviously are a patient and skilled craftsman.
I come back to this video for my own personal nostalgia. The default music from the editing program is very soothing and I always wanted to make a board but was just too young and didn’t have the resources to do so. It’s nice to look back at this video every now and again
Wow! This is amazing!! The effort, the brilliance, how Bad Ass it turned out. Im going to try it now, just with a different method than a car for the press lol. Mad props!!
i liked the way u molded it it was very creative and i like the board and i like it how u didnt make it too wide like most of the other people do when the make a longboard
thats awesome man i just cut out a board of my own except i didnt glue the plys together i just got a half inch bit of 5 ply. im also gona paint mine then fibreglass it. great job dude
its held up really nicely actually the fiberglass doesnt really matter on this particular board cause i used three sheets, but if you only use two sheets then id add atleast a layer of fiber glass over top and bottom and maybe even two on bottom. if you want to to add a graphic, id put the graphic on the board before the fiberglass. it dries pretty clear so it would look really nice
Dude!!!! This video was really great=) i made my first long with my dad, based on this video. THX so much. My friends are asking me to make decks for them xD
Ha, plus I like the ending. Kinda reminds me of the new Clint Eastwood movies where he leaves the ending with the main character just going off in the distance as the credits roll, then the audience has some time to think about what just happened during the entire movie/video.
easily the best how to make a longboard video out there. just a few questions, what wood did you use for the board (i know you said baltic birch and something else)? how much did it all cost including the hardware? and how much weight can that hold/how flext was it for you?
dude great board i had my sector 9 for a couple of years and the pressure cracks are getting bigger and bigger didnt help that my friend ran it over lol but its fine but i know its going to die soon so im going to try and use canadian maple i heard that was really stronge and has a nice flex. thanks for the info man hopefully the board i make holds up
Supposed to use epoxy and make it thinner with a sheet or two of f.g. on the bottom to make it light, and flexy. (If you're in to that...) I gotta say, though, using the car was a good idea!
when you draw it up try using a bigger piece of paper and folding it in half the draw half the deck on the creace then cut it out so its actuall size when you unfold it:)) (i hope that makes scence)
@TheNonProgidy16 .... hey im making several longboards, i follewed everything he did but instead of using a car, get two tables or something close to it. and lay its two end and set weights in the center and make sure you put clamps to clamp the wood together and also use wood screws to press the wood. and put the screws an inch away from you drawing all around it. hope that helps.
No, he did give it concave. That's what the part with the car was for; as the glue was drying the weight of the car forced the wood to fit the shape of the mold he had made, and when the glue dried, the wood stayed in that shape. Plus the plywood you get at Loewe's or Home Depot or wherever has tons of non-wood fillers and therefore isn't strong or flexible enough. Also it looks like crap. I'd say he did a pretty nice job.
You can do either the top or bottom of the deck although, fiberglassing the bottom will help stiffen up the board much more than fiberglassing the top.
yeah actually it does have pretty good flex this was the first time i tried putting the fiberglass on the bottom. you could get away with just gluing two pieces together and then putting 2-3+ layers of fiberglass and have tons of flex and still be strong
Very nice job but I would invest in some actual longboard trucks, wheels and bearings only b/c you will go further and have more control over the board with wider wheels and trucks.
@finediner10 yes your going to want to do fiber glass on both top and bottom. Do two layers on the bottom one 45/45 and the other 90/0 direction. The top you can do one layer of 90/0. this will help with torsional flex and tensil. Also give you more pop. When lamenating the boards do them all together at once. If you want a little concave make a little press its easy to do.
id probably do about 3 or 4 cause the glue will add a lot of strangth if you smother it and then some fiberglass on the top and bottom or two layers on bottom. but really you only will need 3 id say
If you use one sheet it wont be able the curve them that well. How you see they get bend and glued this way. Holds perfectly. The fiberglass will make it more stiff and stable.
ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC! I've longboarded for years and never had enough faith in myself to just make one. But I think I know what i'm doing when i get the time =) So i'm Curious how long did this project take you from start to finish?
Made a very good longboard (37 inches long and 8 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick) and it only took around 60$ Wood- Baltic Birch (35$ including shipping) Fiberglass Cloth and Resin- (26$ ) You just need to take your time and not rush on anything and always double check everything while your working and you'll get a great result.
well done bro, nice board. how long did it actually take you to build the whole thing? and how much did it cost? and is it worth making one, does it function the same way as a normal longboard, or should i buy one instead of making one?
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The very best instructional video I've seen in a long time! It was so informative without being longwinded, and you obviously are a patient and skilled craftsman.
Totally impressed! Love how you ride it after to show how well your instructions worked! Definitely psyched to make one with my sister! Great job!
The music for this video is perfect. Excelent job. (thumbs up)
That was freaking awesome mate. Looked like it rode beautifully!
I come back to this video for my own personal nostalgia. The default music from the editing program is very soothing and I always wanted to make a board but was just too young and didn’t have the resources to do so. It’s nice to look back at this video every now and again
Well done mate. That is heaps better than just buying one.
Great video, keep up the good work!!
Wow! This is amazing!! The effort, the brilliance, how Bad Ass it turned out. Im going to try it now, just with a different method than a car for the press lol. Mad props!!
wow. just wow... that was truely awesome. beautiful board:) I hope she lasts u a long time
wow finally a WELL EDITED VIDEO!
loved it and great board too! five thumbs up.
I think this is one of the best ones I've seen being made that i've seen so far, great job :)
That was brilliant! I wouldn't ever have the patience
i never even thought of using a car as, your a genius
by far the best longboard making video on youtube
Great how-to.
I plan to build one as close to a dervish as I can sometime soon. hopefully it will work out.
i liked the way u molded it it was very creative and i like the board and i like it how u didnt make it too wide like most of the other people do when the make a longboard
NIce! You know what your doing! Thumbs up, Buddy!
thats awesome man i just cut out a board of my own except i didnt glue the plys together i just got a half inch bit of 5 ply. im also gona paint mine then fibreglass it. great job dude
probably the best video of how to make a longboard
I like the song at the beginning. It's kinda funny, and calming.
thats freakin awesome man. ive got all summer and now im thinkin about makin one myself haha
Making myself a longboard this summer, thanks that really helped.
Nice. I'm actually gonna be cutting my spare board from an old school to more of a carver style.
very impressive dude. love the car clamp very diy
it seams like u got some realy good trucks and wheels nice job man
Great job bro! you really made it haha, it looks like a sick deck btw. props on making your own
Man, that's just awesome. Loved it!
Hard work and really great result!!
its held up really nicely actually the fiberglass doesnt really matter on this particular board cause i used three sheets, but if you only use two sheets then id add atleast a layer of fiber glass over top and bottom and maybe even two on bottom. if you want to to add a graphic, id put the graphic on the board before the fiberglass. it dries pretty clear so it would look really nice
Nice idea with the car!
Excellent job!
That's a good way to make a board. The only problem is the way u did it there will be no concave.
nice idea to press it with a car! cool project
I'm going to do this and it's going to be awesome! Can't wait!!!
Dude!!!! This video was really great=) i made my first long with my dad, based on this video. THX so much.
My friends are asking me to make decks for them xD
really nice shape love it
We have the same project bench :D!! so good
I've made a couple of boards with that method
Ha, plus I like the ending. Kinda reminds me of the new Clint Eastwood movies where he leaves the ending with the main character just going off in the distance as the credits roll, then the audience has some time to think about what just happened during the entire movie/video.
best vid on how to make a long board out there!
dude your a true craftsman
this video is awesome thanks for posting it, now i want to build one. thanks man!
Very nice job!
Nice job it looks better than the 1ns that r sold at my local skate shop
Amazing ! you should make a Longboard Company
Great video. U know u can just use regular 3/4 in plywood and it works about the same although theres no concave
damn man props to makin a pretty sweet ass homemade board [:
easily the best how to make a longboard video out there. just a few questions, what wood did you use for the board (i know you said baltic birch and something else)? how much did it all cost including the hardware? and how much weight can that hold/how flext was it for you?
Finally one who tested his board out on the video :p
That mesh is fiber glass comes in handy when u want to strengthin ur nose and tale great vid tho board is savage
Awesome board :)
dude great board i had my sector 9 for a couple of years and the pressure cracks are getting bigger and bigger didnt help that my friend ran it over lol but its fine but i know its going to die soon so im going to try and use canadian maple i heard that was really stronge and has a nice flex. thanks for the info man hopefully the board i make holds up
i really enjoyed watching this video. it's been very helpful,Thank U very much ;)
the black and white effect is cool. :D
cool video bro you have some skillz nice board
Supposed to use epoxy and make it thinner with a sheet or two of f.g. on the bottom to make it light, and flexy. (If you're in to that...) I gotta say, though, using the car was a good idea!
Nice work.
when you draw it up try using a bigger piece of paper and folding it in half the draw half the deck on the creace then cut it out so its actuall size when you unfold it:)) (i hope that makes scence)
Thats so good mate !
@TheNonProgidy16 .... hey im making several longboards, i follewed everything he did but instead of using a car, get two tables or something close to it. and lay its two end and set weights in the center and make sure you put clamps to clamp the wood together and also use wood screws to press the wood. and put the screws an inch away from you drawing all around it. hope that helps.
the car was a nice touch XD
nice board and video
turned out mad bro nice job
awesome board man!
That's 1 way to make a concave great vid
amazing job man!!!
really nice board man
nice building!
yeah totally awesome "how to" video for a longboard...
very useful information....kind of inspiring in a way lol
nice job dude!!!
really nice tutorial
congratulations!
No, he did give it concave. That's what the part with the car was for; as the glue was drying the weight of the car forced the wood to fit the shape of the mold he had made, and when the glue dried, the wood stayed in that shape. Plus the plywood you get at Loewe's or Home Depot or wherever has tons of non-wood fillers and therefore isn't strong or flexible enough. Also it looks like crap. I'd say he did a pretty nice job.
You can do either the top or bottom of the deck although, fiberglassing the bottom will help stiffen up the board much more than fiberglassing the top.
that looks realy good
dude that's sick!!! 5 stars
yeah actually it does have pretty good flex this was the first time i tried putting the fiberglass on the bottom. you could get away with just gluing two pieces together and then putting 2-3+ layers of fiberglass and have tons of flex and still be strong
Great video man
Very nice job but I would invest in some actual longboard trucks, wheels and bearings only b/c you will go further and have more control over the board with wider wheels and trucks.
You sir inspired me.
Sick man you should build a skateboard shop
Really good!
it looks realy good !
@finediner10 yes your going to want to do fiber glass on both top and bottom. Do two layers on the bottom one 45/45 and the other 90/0 direction. The top you can do one layer of 90/0. this will help with torsional flex and tensil. Also give you more pop. When lamenating the boards do them all together at once. If you want a little concave make a little press its easy to do.
id probably do about 3 or 4 cause the glue will add a lot of strangth if you smother it and then some fiberglass on the top and bottom or two layers on bottom. but really you only will need 3 id say
nice project dude
If you use one sheet it wont be able the curve them that well. How you see they get bend and glued this way. Holds perfectly.
The fiberglass will make it more stiff and stable.
i felt so inspired when i saw this........*sniff
good work!!!!
looks like a vanguard!
Beautiful !!! Hope she last u long man!
dude your an inspiration
now what you have there is a thick piece of ply wood my good sir
ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC! I've longboarded for years and never had enough faith in myself to just make one. But I think I know what i'm doing when i get the time =) So i'm Curious how long did this project take you from start to finish?
Hey look! a homemade vanguard!
I cant beleive it is working :O its amazing :D
best tutorial ever
Me and my dad are making this a spring project just ordered hard ware now i need wood
Made a very good longboard (37 inches long and 8 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick) and it only took around 60$
Wood- Baltic Birch (35$ including shipping)
Fiberglass Cloth and Resin- (26$ )
You just need to take your time and not rush on anything and always double check everything while your working and you'll get a great result.
realy cool video !!
well done bro, nice board. how long did it actually take you to build the whole thing?
and how much did it cost?
and is it worth making one, does it function the same way as a normal longboard, or should i buy one instead of making one?
dude, great tutorial!