"i just bought foam for my press from these guys and its top notch quality!! http://www.styromax.com.au/ good price aswell, would really look into buying it from these guys. also ive already got it in action pressing one of my boards right now :)"
JoeyC's Page
Latest Activity
Daniel Witchey replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
Premium MemberLachlan Cashman replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"Im a builder from canberra and its fucking awful trying to get materials.
I presume you also skate, so come to a dirty downhill session and ill give you the lowdown."
JoeyC commented on Dylan Danger Batty's group 'Board Builders'"what is the minumun amount? Id love to get my hands on some but dont really want a whole crate!"
Beuner HE replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders"If you are interested in bamboo, we could offer bamboo solution in any thickness. One layer of veneer, or 3ply veneer etc...Check www.smartbamboo.com and contact us for any questions.
"
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"thanks for all the responses and glad to see some interest in our part of the world. I've just finished with the drop deck I'm making in my shiny new Roarockit bag - pic's attached. I used 8 layers of the 1.5mm Hoop pine and…"
Premium MemberSteve replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"Try marine ply or gaboon ply. All materials are expensive though especially if your just doing a few. At the start you will most likely spend as much building one as you can buy a board for. That may sound a bit much but once you add up all the bits…"
JoeyC replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders"I gave Amerinds a call earlier today and had a chat to the guy, they only sell 4mm marine grade hoop pine ply (although i looked up there web site after the call and it says they have 3mm exterior grade hoop pine so im not…"
Premium MemberDave M replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"There is a shop in Canberra across from Office works in Fyshwick
I made a deck out of one of the ply's they had. Cant remember timber type but it was OK for my use
3ply but only 1.5-2.0mm thick. They stock it and primarily sell…"
Premium MemberSteve replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"Google doesn't have all the answers unfortunately
Amerind's veneer was, last time I checked, just like many other veneer places. 0.6mm face veneer. No good for boards.
Briggs maple veneer is available really only in sizes suitable…"
JoeyC replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders"Good work mate, what a champion!
How does the 1.5mm hoop pine go for decks? iv heard a lot of people in australia use it. I was thinking about it as a cheaper option compared to bamboo or something like that. Do you know any suppliers in…"
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"In Melbourne:
1 inch and 2 inch thick blue Styrofoam - https://secure.solidsolutions.com.au/ (Bentleigh)
$20 for a half sheet of 1" - good for at least 2 moulds (maybe 3 if they're small decks you're building)
2400x1200x1.5mm…"
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"quick clarification - the 1.5mm hoop pine is 3-ply..."
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders
"Styrofoam - you might try http://www.capitalinsulation.com.au/contactus.html - they're in Fyshwick
Amerind are good for Veneers but I would call them first (www.amerind.com) they're also in fyshwick (283 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick…"
JoeyC replied to JoeyC's discussion 'Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!' in the group Board Builders"Forgot to add if you know places in your home town, city area whatever that does carrie longboard building materials, list them below because this could be a really good resourse for other people trying to buy wood it their area!thanks again"
JoeyC added a discussion to the group Board Builders
Where to buy wood / venners in canberra!
Hey guy am new to the site and the world of longboarding! im attenpting to build my second board, my fist was a fail but i didnt use the right wood. So here is my question to u, does anyone know where i can buy bamboo veneers or hoop pine ply 3mm in canberra! or any type of sutable wood for a longboard. Ive tryed litterally everywhere! and no one carries the right size or the right wood. (as a side note; no one has foam for a dimm press either)Alternativly does anyone know of a site that sells…See More
JoeyC joined Dylan Danger Batty's groupBoard Builders
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 suppliesalso, occasionally, we can have a build off from time to time...See More
Profile Information
- What type of racing do you like?
- Flatland
Supporters
Cre8ive Sk8 is Australia’s premier Longboard and Slalom outlet and importers of specialist racing equipment.
Contact Ado Ph: 07 47754044
Free shipping Australia wide
© 2012 Created by Bugs.
