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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  • bolt holes

    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, does any one do anything different?? 

    By dean cunningham

    Apr 27, 2012

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    For Sale: Double Kick Press Forms

    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 which means you get constant pressure across the entire deck making a much stronger veneer…

    By Fitz

    Mar 20, 2013

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  • 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 boards posted are seriously good looking. Some skills out there that we are hoping to get to…

    By Bryan Sainsbury-Hore

    Jul 10, 2013

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  • Concave

    Whats some cheap easy ways I can put a concave on some ply .

    By charliefisher

    Jun 4, 2013

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  • Making longboards

    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

    By Thirteen Ideas

    Apr 17, 2013

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    Tips for a Kiteboard

    Hi Builders, I need some tips.I'm looking to build a kiteboard, which I know is a bit off topic, but the diy kiteboarders aren't up to using laminate like skaters do.  (its more like two sheets of marine ply stuck together!)Because the board is larger (140*41cm) I need to go to full sheets of…

    By Ben Mod

    Mar 26, 2013

    7

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    Rock Maple veneer now easily available in Australia

    Hey Board Building community - if you're not across it, Canadian Rock Maple veneer is now readily available from the Roarockit Australian distributor  - Australian Skateboard Kits.There was a discussion group started outside the Board Building group (below)…

    By Deeks63

    Mar 12, 2013

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    For Sale - Custom made heavy duty hydraulic press

     Ok so most of you probably know we are taking an extended break from building. Our press is just sitting in our workshop gathering dust. We would much rather see it being used for building awesome decks so its up for sale.It features two 10 tonne Liftec rams with 200mm of stroke powered by a high…

    By Steve

    Mar 24, 2013

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  • Where to buy wood In Brisbane

    Hi where can I purchase wood for board building in Brisbane I have already bunnings 3mm plywood but the board was way to flexyAny help would be appreciated

    By Sam ferguson

    Sep 18, 2012

    15

  • what you think about using veneer

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    By will Neuhaus

    Jan 3, 2013

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