"Hey Ringo,
Did you end up making any boards? Curious to know how the different types of wood went for you.
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North Coast NSW Riders?
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Just wondering if there are many people on here from the far north coast of NSW. In an area packed full of hilly goodness there is sure to be a few. Always keen to find new spots & meet new…Click here for the full story
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ringo Apr 28, 2012.
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KikutaKnight replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders
Ringo replied to Ringo's discussion 'North Coast NSW Riders?'"Tweed Coast, cheers for the link, just sent a request to join"
Joe P replied to Ringo's discussion 'North Coast NSW Riders?'"Hey man, where abouts on the north coast are you? I'm out in Lennox head and I've got a few mates that ride scattered across the coast we have a facebook group book for all the north coast riders, mostly populated by groms though. hit us…"
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Just wondering if there are many people on here from the far north coast of NSW. In an area packed full of hilly goodness there is sure to be a few. Always keen to find new spots & meet new people but I'm still an overaged grom. See More
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders
"size and price sounds pretty good Sam - well done. Glad to hear your experience was better than mine!"
Sam Stockwell replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders"they charged me $55 for each set, which was good i thought, when i called up months before they said each were $80."
Premium MemberSteve replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders
"Yeah I was under the same impression, that they only did street deck sizes. I have rang them a couple times but not recently. How much did 21 sheets or 3 sets cost Sam?"
Sam Stockwell replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders"i went out there in january and bought 21 sheets, so 3 sets and they are 1220mm x 310mm, which is the perfect size for a longboard... i dont know what was with the woman that answered, but they have 2 sizes, no matter what the website says."
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders
"@Sam - I checked Briggs some time ago and although their website mentions longboard type lengths of Rock Maple, they only stock lengths sufficient to make a standard Skateboard size - according to the snarly woman I spoke to when I rang them…"
Sam Stockwell replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders"hi dan, i am in sydney and i found a supplier of Rock Maple waay out west, called Briggs Veneers, they do skateboard veneers however sell them in 2 set sizes and only 7 ply
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Mark Gorman replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders"will try the titebond guys just had a good read about it sounds ok thanks"
Premium MemberDeeks63 replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders
"@Dan - try something else..? Not being smart but there's plenty of us tried to get/find the elusive stuff and settled on something more attainable and cheaper. We shoould pool our resources and try and get a pallet shipped from the…"
"rock maple is the best thing to use, but it's so hard to find. I have searched everywhere and still can't find any. any helpful hints?"
Ringo replied to Ringo's discussion 'Noob Questions About Pressing & Construction' in the group Board Builders"Thanks for the advice guys, just finalizing the measurements & building the press. Pics will be posted once complete."
Ringo might attend Longboard Bank's event
Longboard Bank Slide jam at Indooroopilly
April 15, 2012 from 10:30am to 2:30pm
We are having a slide jam. We will have prizes for the comp.The event location will be decided in the next few weeks.Thanks to Sk8er for sponsoring this event. There will be two divisions: Div 1 - 16 and under Div 2 - 15 and under Events will be with $10 entry. Longest Standie Longest Handsdown Best Trick Some things might change in the next few weeks (e.g. time, place) Helmets MUST be worn. 50% of profits will go to charity. Charity will be chosen on the next few weeks. If you have any…See More
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- At 22:09 on March 10, 2012, Geoff Carroll said…
- Hi ringo. Sorry habe been having trouble with work email server. Give me a call in the morning 0458780168
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