Board Builders

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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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Making longboards

by Thirteen Ideas

Apr 17, 2013

Does anyone know (preference is Victoria) what type of wood is the best wood to make a solid timber skateboard? Old Skool Style without the ply? cheers

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    Nato

    These guys got flamed for dodge advertising on here but I think this is what you are after http://blahskateboards.com.au/sidesurfers and they use different types of wood to give you an idea. I don't know about having trucks that are tacked on though...

    Apr 17, 2013

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    Thirteen Ideas

    thanks Nato - awesome insight bro.

    Cheers

    Apr 18, 2013

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    Deeks63

    There's stuff called Paulowina timber that is used to make old-school surfboards. I've never used the stuff before being a veneer man myself, but heard of it through one of the groups' members who was looking for hints on kite board making.
    Check out the video at:

    http://www.paulowniatimber.com.au/timber.php

    they're in 45 Governor Road, Mordialloc

    but as Nato says - any good hardwood will suffice I reckon...

    Apr 18, 2013