I Build Because: Martin Shapes

Why do builders build?
The Makita “I Build Because” Series answers the question with stories focused on contractors, builders, mechanics, makers and artists who use Makita. Watch and learn as we get inside the minds of these talented builders. For California-based surfboard shaper Josh Martin, it’s all about the process of taking a rough form and “creating a fine form” as he continues the legacy of his father, master shaper Terry Martin.
Surfboard shaper Josh Martin’s comes from a surfing lineage few people have. His uncle was big-wave pioneer, surfer and shaper Mickey Muñoz, and his dad was one of surfing’s greatest master shapers, Terry Martin. Terry taught Josh how to shape boards in the mid 1980’s. Today you’ll find Josh in his Capistrano Beach workspace, building anything from a traditionally handcrafted wood surfboard to an EPS foam and epoxy longboard for World Champion Rachael Tilly.
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[@chadwick1974]

He’s got it all figured out. Love this piece. Well done.

[@josephKEOarthur]

Floyd Smith (G&S Skateboards and Surfboards) uses Makita as well.. still lives 10 minutes from my house. He turned me on to Makita as well. 🎉.

[@caseyhansen4567]

I was fortune enough to meet Terry when he was shaping just ad water in Laguna beach those boards worked so good.didnt realize he was such a legend at the time

[@stephenroth72]

That is true wealth

[@jimfeaster4837]

Great inspirational video i enjoyed😊

[@MakitaToolsUSA]

Thank you!

[@josephKEOarthur]

Most wonderful to see. And consistently use Makita for the past four decades.

[@MotivationTime101]

I love Makitas, I can’t wait to upgrade most of my tools to Makitas! I’m a carpenter and I’m on RUclips doing furniture restorations slow but steadily growing. I love the surfboard 🏄 story too such a great journey! Stay great y’all!

[@smallkinedings]

What a treat to watch! Super excited to see this pop up this morning!

[@EliotTruelove]

An awesome video. I have an incredible dad as well and struggles with living under his shadows for awhile, but on my own managed to figure out how to make my own name. Thanks for showing us this!

[@lifeguard92646]

What a wonderful video. Best wishes to you, Josh.

[@YoSoyGus1]

Awesome video. Do more like these

[@Singlefinsurfingforlife]

So rad I use to see his dad around town all the time

[@bdalby]

Loved it.

[@PistonHonda87]

More videos like this please. More 12v tools too.

[@codiclark2226]

What a great video and cool story, well done!!!

[@fishcakes2]

Enjoyed that !

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

Great video. Well done, guys!

[@myvideoguy]

What a great video. Perfectly put together. Great story. Poignant.
I don't watch many videos / stories through but this one was gold👌
Definitely the kind of "real" stories brands that facilitate "life" should produce.

[@josephKEOarthur]

Pretty sure i have personally seen Jeff Clark use Makita as well (Mavericks Surfboards, Halfmoon Bay) .

[@joanrevil]

Thanks for this video ! We have a longboard Hobbie in the surfschool I’m working 🙌🏽

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great work sir very inspirational video

[@sealaka]

Very cool!

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Wow, what a story, crack on friend…also wear sun block 🧴 and PPE 🤙🏽😎🖤

[@robertwoehrle87]

He also makes jewelry 😁

[@mrjmarv]

Is his planer modded?

[@misterzerozero344]

Makita can you make a battery powered tool box i can roll around im getting old

[@markhuru]

Another bearded you tuber…what is with males and beards all of sudden?