Wow! Thank you so much for showing us DIY makers some love. It was great having you guys come by the garage to see our caveman process. My only regret was not introducing myself as "my name is Jonny Manak and I'm a skateboard maker from the San Francisco Bay Area..." Much love from the Manak family!
As a furnitute maker I've been in a bunch of shops... This isn't a high end shop but it's a smart shop. You can tell that the maker is bright, he gets it, all of his little jigs make so much sense. That isn't stuff you can just buy, it's custom for what he's doing and he's making it work. This is all about the end product. I love it.
Jonny is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Awesome dad, his family is rad, and his music is the best and has been featured in all kinds of skate videos and TV shows. If you've been skating for a while you've heard it and probably don't even realize it. Go Jonny! Shout out to Danger and Zo!
Loved this. Coming from an art background, the screen printing part was familiar. But the rest was fascinating. You guys should do a short run collab with him and offer some of his boards in your online shop.
Love this video SO MUCH! Shoutout to Jonny for being so down to earth with the process and also for shouting out all the homies in the board building community! He's got it right: anyone can do this!
Hi just wanted to say you guys are my main inspiration for skateboarding and I broke my arm recently and you all are really helping me make it through the hard times I’m having I love watching ur vids when I’m bored
Hey man just dislocated my elbow recently. Haven't been able to skate since; almost there though! I know a broken arm is way worse! Enjoy yourself and stay positive! Look at all the skaters that constantly break bones over and over, and are still skating pro to this day!
This is so cool. I love how it doesn't skip past anything. Really makes a lot more sense why skateboards are pricey, so much work goes into making a quality board.
beautiful deck work and design. I'm an 80's kid so my first boards were variflex, vision and powell peralta, so Manak definitely hits my aesthetic craving. Thanks for sharing.
The old school brands had sick graphics and almost every model had a different shape. I'm glad some companies brings back different shapes, even though most are standardized. My first board was Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp, then an Alva Craig Johnson and a Powell Peralta Steve Caballero. I never got my hands on a Vision deck, but they had the coolest graphics and shapes. I remember Vision Jinx and Vision Psycho. These Manak decks looks awesome btw!
This was truly amazing! True craftsmanship does not only stop at jewelry or furniture making! Thank you @ManakSkates for showing us how you proudly create a master piece!
I like finding old videos like this. I know I’ve seen this before. But it’s so refreshing seeing love for skateboarding. This guy makes and sells skateboards but has videos showing you how to do it yourself. A true skater wants everyone to skate. I want to run off to Lowe’s and make my own board now. Well I don’t think they have that exact ply but. I want to do this.
Soooo cool. Thanks for Sharing Jonny Manak...i def believe a crafted deck like this is gonna skate stiffer and have more pop...i love small batch decks. Super cool process.
Thanks Aaron awesome video nothing better than a backyard skateboard business done the old-fashioned way from scratch the way I remember and the way I use the screen print exactly the way he described it🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻
handmade with love will almost always be >>>> than mass production with several flaws and inconsistencies love truly is one ingredient that can NOT be replaced with any kind of other substitute, i promise... in everything.
I've recently discovered your channel and spent a bit of time going through your back catalogue of videos. I like all your varied videos I've seen so far, but really love this one.
This vid is amazing, taking working from home to a new level. 3 broken elbows and lifelong love of boards just got my kid his 1st skateboard. Really interesting insight into how things can progress in the production process while recycling 🤟🏴
Big big props for all of the diy in this video, especially the screenprinting which is a huge passion of mine, love seeing people doing amazing things with what they have
This might be the first video where the title and thumbnail are underwhelming. This was so awesome to see. It’s one thing to see Paul Schmitt do his thing, it’s another when you see a dude doing it at a much more diy level.
Shout out manak skates! Jonny is a great guy I skate with him ofthen. Hes local to the bay area and a true skater. I purchased a board from him last August and rode that thing for almost 6 months. The board never lost its pop or integrity. Best board I've ever had. Just hit up manakskates with the size and shape you want. Its a quality board and You won't be disappointed!!!
19:29 you can tell this guy loves wht he does! MAn he knows so many mechanically inclined ppl! they could market some of those things they made for him! So awesome to see talent come together, especially during Covid!
Thank you Johny and thank you Aaron for making this stuff coming out of the garage 🙏🙏 Such an accomplishment for Manak and such help for all of us garage shapers trynna make things moving in background Much love to Braille
I would 100% support and buy a Manak skateboard. Yall should post their stuff in the comments. Know yall are trying to make money also but we prop each other up.
As someone who's looking into making a functional custom board from scratch that has a unique deck shape, this 100% helps me get a grasp of the available methods! thank you! Currently in the researching segment of the process, but we will get there!
Hey Jonny love the product and the way your boards are made. The time and attention to detail cannot be matched by any of the big brands. I'm going to buy one so be ready to ship one out to Nebraska very soon
Hey Jonny thanks for the behind the scenes! As production keeps up you may want to look into a respirator mask or other breathing equipment to keep saw dust and wood chips out of your lungs.
Wonderful video, thanks for making this. I need to get some old school molds to make some skateboards. You guys gave me so much info, really appreciate it
Have you made a video on riding the board, how it feels? I’d love to see a follow up. Also great episode. What an awesome DIY process.. so much craftsmanship..
Bru that's so dope! Ima have t give your boards a try homie. I love the style yo keep it up man! I really like how it's all done by hand and each one is unique.
I love how the dude is making his boards on his backyard with not so much tools and manage to make quality boards, I'd love to spend some times there 😎
Not gonna lie, that was my favorite video in awhile! I'm a wood worker from Oklahoma and own a small veteran owned business. I love learning things and now i need to make a board press..... My wife isn't going to be happy hahaha
@@TheFryeday We started with a jigsaw, cordless drill, and a palm sander for the first 30 boards. We reinvested sales as we grew into tools. This whole operation was started with a $200 investment and all tools were paid for with sales. Anybody can do this.
@@ManakSkates that absolutely blows me away! Thanks for that perspective. Actually makes it seem doable. Spend a little more for unlimited boards, fun, and knowledge. 🔥
Wow so much craft and love goes into these boards! I'm a new skater and my board is mass-produced. I'd love to see the difference between mine and a hand made one since mine feels a little wonky sometimes.
Really cool, thanks for sharing this. I just watched the VICE season of KOTR on RUclips and it made me want to get back into skateboarding haha I moved to Spain but it turns out there are skate parks in the small town I live in as well as each of the towns nearby. Looks like I’ll be buying a board today 🎉😂
We paint, gloss and rub oil on the wood so it releases from the concrete when we make molds, but I was nervous and just blabbed out "wood doesn't stick to concrete..."
This is cool. I am a screenprinter myself. for over 32 years. Now ofc its all with more automatic printing machines, and i print a lot digital too. But this is exactly how i learned to screenprint, by hand.
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Wow! Thank you so much for showing us DIY makers some love. It was great having you guys come by the garage to see our caveman process. My only regret was not introducing myself as "my name is Jonny Manak and I'm a skateboard maker from the San Francisco Bay Area..." Much love from the Manak family!
Great to see you getting some well deserved props Johnny!
@@samuelkoch349 I gave you a shoutout at the end. 🤙
Appreciate it homie! Lord knows I could use some of that California love 😉
So punk rock! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Great to see you there Jonny explaining the all process! Amazing how got creative during the lockdown. Wish you all the best man!👍🏼🤜🏼
As a furnitute maker I've been in a bunch of shops...
This isn't a high end shop but it's a smart shop. You can tell that the maker is bright, he gets it, all of his little jigs make so much sense. That isn't stuff you can just buy, it's custom for what he's doing and he's making it work. This is all about the end product.
I love it.
Much love! ❤
Honestly, bless all the dudes making skateboarding possible. These are real craftsmen that literally shape and make it all accessible.
Jonny is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Awesome dad, his family is rad, and his music is the best and has been featured in all kinds of skate videos and TV shows. If you've been skating for a while you've heard it and probably don't even realize it.
Go Jonny! Shout out to Danger and Zo!
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This was 29:31 minutes well spent.
I'm still smiling. This is a great story watching this made my morning. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Fantastic video! Nothing better than watching a craftsman who takes great pride in his work create something beautiful and high quality.
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Loved this. Coming from an art background, the screen printing part was familiar. But the rest was fascinating. You guys should do a short run collab with him and offer some of his boards in your online shop.
Seconding the collab idea!
Love this video SO MUCH! Shoutout to Jonny for being so down to earth with the process and also for shouting out all the homies in the board building community! He's got it right: anyone can do this!
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Love this. Been watching this guy's videos for a while and he's a great character, really pleased he's getting some exposure.
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Hi just wanted to say you guys are my main inspiration for skateboarding and I broke my arm recently and you all are really helping me make it through the hard times I’m having I love watching ur vids when I’m bored
Glad we could help you through that!
Hey man just dislocated my elbow recently. Haven't been able to skate since; almost there though! I know a broken arm is way worse! Enjoy yourself and stay positive! Look at all the skaters that constantly break bones over and over, and are still skating pro to this day!
@@TheFryeday yeah I’ve got 5 days till the cast comes of can’t wait to skate again!
im in the same boat rn, broke my elbow early this year but I can go back to skating in a week cant wait
So what you're telling me is Braille made you break your arm? 🤔
Just messing, get well soon!!
This is so cool. I love how it doesn't skip past anything. Really makes a lot more sense why skateboards are pricey, so much work goes into making a quality board.
Wow...the love into the craft is AMAZING. IM 100% ordering a Manak deck after this video. No question thats fonna skate so well.
beautiful deck work and design. I'm an 80's kid so my first boards were variflex, vision and powell peralta, so Manak definitely hits my aesthetic craving. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, same!
The old school brands had sick graphics and almost every model had a different shape. I'm glad some companies brings back different shapes, even though most are standardized. My first board was Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp, then an Alva Craig Johnson and a Powell Peralta Steve Caballero. I never got my hands on a Vision deck, but they had the coolest graphics and shapes. I remember Vision Jinx and Vision Psycho. These Manak decks looks awesome btw!
This was truly amazing! True craftsmanship does not only stop at jewelry or furniture making! Thank you @ManakSkates for showing us how you proudly create a master piece!
I like finding old videos like this. I know I’ve seen this before. But it’s so refreshing seeing love for skateboarding. This guy makes and sells skateboards but has videos showing you how to do it yourself. A true skater wants everyone to skate.
I want to run off to Lowe’s and make my own board now. Well I don’t think they have that exact ply but.
I want to do this.
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Do it!!! You got this!!!
Thank you Jonny for showing everyone your own process! Amazing and very talented! Great video and awesome human beings!
Awesome vid guys thank you Manak and thank you Braille! Love his set up and the story of it's evolution and how he uses everything including scraps!
Soooo cool. Thanks for Sharing Jonny Manak...i def believe a crafted deck like this is gonna skate stiffer and have more pop...i love small batch decks. Super cool process.
I love how enthusiastic this guy is about his passion! Great vibes!
This was awesome! More stuff like this please. This guy Johnny is Rad!
the love and passion for making each board amazing
This man deserves a legit shop, lets support this king!
Thanks Aaron awesome video nothing better than a backyard skateboard business done the old-fashioned way from scratch the way I remember and the way I use the screen print exactly the way he described it🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻
Couldn't agree more!
handmade with love will almost always be >>>> than mass production with several flaws and inconsistencies
love truly is one ingredient that can NOT be replaced with any kind of other substitute, i promise... in everything.
I've recently discovered your channel and spent a bit of time going through your back catalogue of videos. I like all your varied videos I've seen so far, but really love this one.
The American Garage is an indispensable driving component of so many American innovations, products and businesses! Simply Awesome!
This vid is amazing, taking working from home to a new level. 3 broken elbows and lifelong love of boards just got my kid his 1st skateboard. Really interesting insight into how things can progress in the production process while recycling 🤟🏴
Big big props for all of the diy in this video, especially the screenprinting which is a huge passion of mine, love seeing people doing amazing things with what they have
I bought the first one . the one you could hear and I have it on the wall for now ., Thanks man .
I remember watching this guy screen print a few months back. So cool to see the start to finish on the boards!
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This might be the first video where the title and thumbnail are underwhelming. This was so awesome to see. It’s one thing to see Paul Schmitt do his thing, it’s another when you see a dude doing it at a much more diy level.
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This was one of the best vids I’ve seen. Need to get one of these decks.
what a chill dude who makes quality boards:)
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Shout out manak skates! Jonny is a great guy I skate with him ofthen. Hes local to the bay area and a true skater. I purchased a board from him last August and rode that thing for almost 6 months. The board never lost its pop or integrity. Best board I've ever had. Just hit up manakskates with the size and shape you want. Its a quality board and You won't be disappointed!!!
19:29 you can tell this guy loves wht he does! MAn he knows so many mechanically inclined ppl! they could market some of those things they made for him! So awesome to see talent come together, especially during Covid!
"We do it out here in the sun." Love the passion.
Hahaha
Thank you Johny and thank you Aaron for making this stuff coming out of the garage 🙏🙏
Such an accomplishment for Manak and such help for all of us garage shapers trynna make things moving in background
Much love to Braille
Huge respect to this dude. Seems so solid. I really enjoyed watching this!
Thos board is so dope. Love the passion behind the work and how much craft it is to make a bosrd. Think of it next time when you buy a board 😊
Loved this! Enjoyed watching it so much.
I would 100% support and buy a Manak skateboard. Yall should post their stuff in the comments. Know yall are trying to make money also but we prop each other up.
I will put it in the description, we have promoted them and put them in the description of other videos with them, but will do so again here.
@@brailleskateboarding I figured y’all have and appreciate it and being rad all the time.
I love everything about this. Thanks for making this video and showing us how it’s done on a small scale. So impressive!
Wow you are a true artist! Beautiful work
As someone who's looking into making a functional custom board from scratch that has a unique deck shape, this 100% helps me get a grasp of the available methods! thank you! Currently in the researching segment of the process, but we will get there!
Hey Jonny love the product and the way your boards are made. The time and attention to detail cannot be matched by any of the big brands. I'm going to buy one so be ready to ship one out to Nebraska very soon
Hey Jonny thanks for the behind the scenes! As production keeps up you may want to look into a respirator mask or other breathing equipment to keep saw dust and wood chips out of your lungs.
Good call
I use a respirator. But since we were filming a walk through, I opted not to so you could better understand what I was saying.
The best! So cool to see the whole process. Braille Rules! Keep up the awesome work @ManakSkates!
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I love everything about this! Rad decks from a rad guy.
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Wonderful video, thanks for making this. I need to get some old school molds to make some skateboards. You guys gave me so much info, really appreciate it
Much love
cmon guys, link the mans stuff in the description so we can easily check out his work!!! much love
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This video is so freakin sick! I love seeing small custom makers gettin some time in the spotlight
Respect.
They make so many cool shapes! definitely snagging a few boards from them
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Have you made a video on riding the board, how it feels? I’d love to see a follow up. Also great episode. What an awesome DIY process.. so much craftsmanship..
this was awesome to watch, much love to these dudes who just want people on boards
Very impressed by how you made your screens for your prints. Would love more details
Thank you! Will do!
Very nice video, thanks for show us how DIY work. I would love to use some boards of this guy, this shape looks amazing !!
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Bru that's so dope! Ima have t give your boards a try homie. I love the style yo keep it up man! I really like how it's all done by hand and each one is unique.
Amazing.. so creative and stunning designs
Loved every step of this video😁👍🏼.
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Yeah I know skateboards and it’s super cool and I love DIY but!…at 6:55, a Fender P-Bass cameo and I’m hyped for it.
This is way better than any episode of "How its Made" I've seen on cable TV.
have you seen the one on plumbuses
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Thank you for sharing.
This is amazing 🤯
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Legitimately amazing and impressive stuff here. Dude is true blue. Ian McKay would 100% approve. Right on!
“We’re just, a minor threat.” Ian rules!
That was awesome. Johnny a real one.
I love how the dude is making his boards on his backyard with not so much tools and manage to make quality boards, I'd love to spend some times there 😎
Ya so good
Not gonna lie, that was my favorite video in awhile! I'm a wood worker from Oklahoma and own a small veteran owned business. I love learning things and now i need to make a board press..... My wife isn't going to be happy hahaha
Awesome
This was amazing to watch wow! Thank u so much
Of course the rest of the video was awesome too, but shoutout to those gorgeous guitars on the wall
Something cool about this is that Wooden fingerboards are made the same way but in a much smaller scale since it’s your fingers skating 2:37
Really?
This was so insightful. I loved watching this. Makes me want to try creating boards!
Same but I don't have $5k for tools lmao
@@TheFryeday We started with a jigsaw, cordless drill, and a palm sander for the first 30 boards. We reinvested sales as we grew into tools. This whole operation was started with a $200 investment and all tools were paid for with sales. Anybody can do this.
@@ManakSkates that absolutely blows me away! Thanks for that perspective. Actually makes it seem doable. Spend a little more for unlimited boards, fun, and knowledge. 🔥
Could watch the process all day.
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Loved this video, thank you!
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This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen on RUclips.
Awesome
Fascinating! Great work man.
Loved it @Manak Skates!!
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Nice video! Also, cool to see that guy again!
I remember this guy! But I love this I love learning anything new💪🏽✌🏽
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its really cool to see things like this:) thanks for the video
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Wow so much craft and love goes into these boards! I'm a new skater and my board is mass-produced. I'd love to see the difference between mine and a hand made one since mine feels a little wonky sometimes.
Really cool, thanks for sharing this. I just watched the VICE season of KOTR on RUclips and it made me want to get back into skateboarding haha I moved to Spain but it turns out there are skate parks in the small town I live in as well as each of the towns nearby. Looks like I’ll be buying a board today 🎉😂
Fantastic! Could be a new series. How it's made boards, trucks, wheels, bearings... Hit up all the factories! 👌
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Cool stuff. Love how DYI this whole setup is
Thanks for sharing this! Just ordered!
Have fun!
Thank you for the support, Aaron. Just boxed it up and will ship it out in the morning.
That was my dream 31 years ago trying to do this. Now everything is available online to build. Amazing video
Man that is a ton of work. Thank you sharing
It sure is
Sometimes concrete sticks to wood. Depending on the mix and wood. I've used Diesel and Crisco as form release doing concrete work. Results may vary.
Hmmmm
@@brailleskateboarding We use Crisco on Concrete Tanks for Water Treatment and storage plants. Diesel on high rise buildings. Crisco is safer.
We paint, gloss and rub oil on the wood so it releases from the concrete when we make molds, but I was nervous and just blabbed out "wood doesn't stick to concrete..."
They also make oil specifically for concrete forms
This is cool. I am a screenprinter myself. for over 32 years. Now ofc its all with more automatic printing machines, and i print a lot digital too. But this is exactly how i learned to screenprint, by hand.
Thank you for your time.
This is so sick start to finish
We love seeing all the methods people use to build their own custom boards!
That's so cool!! Thx for sharing 😍😍
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Awesome process!!! Amazing video!
Great video, gave me some confidence
Just ordered a Manak deck
As a fellow artist this is a beautiful piece
Thanks
beautifull work and board
Thank you! Cheers!
Fantastic skates. I'm impressed he did all te tools in house.
That is so sick! Respect and thank you !
Manak Skates, thanks having us in your backyard shop.
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