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for any one who has made/modified a board. post some pics of your press or completed boards, its all good. also, maybe share some tips on building and where to get supplies also, occasionally, we can have a build off from time to time...

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bolt holes 8 Replies

hey guys, was just wondering, how do u guys drill/mark out ur bolt holes for ur trucks??if uve made a jig post a pic if u want, ive read through the thread and came across this, it seems pretty good,…Click here for the full story

Started by dean cunningham. Last reply by Adam Nov 14, 2013.

For Sale: Double Kick Press Forms 4 Replies

These are industrial strength super heavy duty forms made from railway sleepers.You will need a press to create your decks with these forms.They are total surface contact forms, not just edge bending…Click here for the full story

Started by Fitz. Last reply by Fitz Aug 23, 2013.

Love all your work guys!

Hey crew.Just a quick note to say big props! We are a small team here at Prince Albert, and have gone through a lot of R&D to teach ourselves how to make boards to a marketable quality. All the…Click here for the full story

Started by Bryan Sainsbury-Hore Jul 10, 2013.

Concave 6 Replies

Whats some cheap easy ways I can put a concave on some ply .Click here for the full story

Started by charliefisher. Last reply by Deeks63 Jun 6, 2013.

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Comment by Adam Babic on October 8, 2013 at 12:52

My first build! 
I made a giant list of mistakes but the second one should be 10 times better. My man error was not using anywhere near enough epoxy. Having never used any type of epoxy before I didn't realise how much the wood would soak it in. The wheel flares at the front worked though.


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Comment by Deeks63 on September 14, 2013 at 11:29

@Adam - yeah - I just generally stay with the layers as they are delivered.  I have varied it depending on what I'm making - I've done 8 and 9 layer decks as well as a 5 layer (2 glass layers - 1 inside, 1 roadside) - just depends on how stiff you want to make the deck - the issue I would have with 3 layers of glass as you suggest is the added weight of the epoxy - it'll be strong as, but you're adding quite a bit of weight...  The maple is strong as...  t doesn't need that much reinforcing.


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Comment by Deeks63 on September 14, 2013 at 11:26

No problems with the questions Dan.  I've had the bag for over 2 years now and it's still in great condition.  I've probably made about 20 boards in it (some great, some crap, but that's not the bag's fault!) and so long as you give it a clean every now and then and look after it as far as storage when you're not using it (I just roll mine up and put it back in the box it came in) - it'll go for a long time.

I got my foam here in Melb at https://secure.solidsolutions.com.au/view_products.php?cat=65 - google is your friend - it's pretty easy to find if you look. 

Comment by Dan Hawkins on September 14, 2013 at 10:20

sorry to ask so many questions, but about how long do the vac bags last and where do you get your foam for your mold from?

Comment by Adam Babic on September 13, 2013 at 21:33
For those of you using ASK maple
mine came stacked from top to bottom of the board in this order
face
core
cross
core
cross
core
face
did you guys use it in the same order or change it up?
I was planning on keeping this order and basically throwing in glass between the core and cross layers and above and below the centre core layer
also on the bottom

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Comment by Deeks63 on September 10, 2013 at 19:27

@Dan - nope - pretty much nothing sticks to the vinyl bag...  I glass and epoxy the bottom of my decks straight in the bag as well - pops right out without any issues once the epoxy is dry - see below.  You do need to clean them out occasionally with all the dried glue and shit, but it's really easy to scrape off with your fingernails.

 

Comment by Dan Hawkins on September 10, 2013 at 16:42

And when you put your wood in, do you have to wrap it in something so that when the glue seeps out, it doesn't stick to the bag?


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Comment by Deeks63 on September 8, 2013 at 19:33

Hi Dan - I use a Roarockit vacuum bag

Comment by Dan Hawkins on September 8, 2013 at 16:07

and @deeks63, what type of pressing do you do? e.g. hydraulic, vac bag or good old clamps and wood?

Comment by Dan Hawkins on September 8, 2013 at 16:02

oh ok, yeah i've checked them out. probably ordering some very soon

 
 
 

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