How To Build A Snowboard From Scratch For $100: ETT

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9 жыл бұрын

ETT Season 5, episode 9: In this episode of Every Third Thursday Dave Lee takes on the challenge of building a snowboard and snowboard press using materials exclusively sourced from the aisles of a home improvement store. Dave and the Rosolowski brothers comb the aisles scavenging for makeshift materials on a budget; we need hydrophobic base materials, a sturdy core, metal edges, glue to hold everything together, and finally a makeshift press to bind the layers. Is this experimental snowboard going to be a blast or a bust? Watch as we test it out on slopes of Utah’s Brighton resort!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
DIY Snowboard:
Cedar Fence Post (Core)
T-Bolts and Screws (Inserts)
Polywall (Base)
Glaze Coat 1 pint (Resin)
Fiberglass Cloth
L-Angle Tile Edge Trim (Edges)
Shelving Liner (Topsheet)
Spray Paint (Graphics)
DIY Press:
8 2x6’s
Wood Glue
Clamps
Lined Styrofoam
What do you think of the materials we used and the challenge of building a snowboard yourself? Let us know in the comments below!
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@Djsnow128 8 жыл бұрын

*Tip* Buy Epoxy Resin, not Glaze Coat it cracks in cold. Also, use STEEL tile edging, not aluminum, you cannot tune aluminum and it is soft.

@Djsnow128 8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Baumgardner @NetworkA

@xxdonutkingxx8658 7 жыл бұрын

when you are watching a video and look at the comments... and you notice a fellow baller!

@prehistoricpig 9 жыл бұрын

You should do two builds. One using nice DIY materials and one cheap asss board.

@IamMcLovin2963 6 жыл бұрын

i agree, I feel like a board like this could be dangerous after a year

@The-Dom 4 жыл бұрын

yeah that's what i wanted to see too. How good can you get it using this type of stuff, and how cheap can you make it. Imagine if they'd used good material!

@rankmedia5071 4 жыл бұрын

“I feel like a lot of people have a snowboard laying around” So why am I watching this if I did..

@TheRiteG 4 жыл бұрын

borrow one from a friend and trace it

@brianwarren5379 3 жыл бұрын

If u do ur Lucky

@rankmedia5071 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRiteG no one in the south has a snowboard

@RyderTweedie 3 жыл бұрын

3:33

@Fluffyybacon 8 жыл бұрын

plus like $2000 for tools

@BonjourBoy 8 жыл бұрын

+Fluffyybacon you could just buy a jig saw to cut the form, an inexpensive hand planner and some $5 clamps and your set.

@austincole6459 8 жыл бұрын

did u even watch the video

@jwalk121 8 жыл бұрын

+Povesti Audio no1 could do this their first time around. they seem like they work and do thsi for a living or fun (first vid iv seen from them)......remember being inspired to snowboard? and then u go to snowbaord and suck... its like, why didnt they teach me in the vids, they only showed. ..

@EricFB 8 жыл бұрын

+Fluffyybacon No self respecting man complains about the cost of tools.

@xNajda 8 жыл бұрын

+Billy Jean It's not an instructional video, it's just for entertainment and inspiration.

@DogMan077 7 жыл бұрын

For those who get confused it goes:1. Polywall 2.fiber cloth 3.core 4.shelf liner.

@lukekolodziej9631 7 жыл бұрын

Ender Vaults thank you they weren't very clear on that part

@milesmonnette2456 7 жыл бұрын

From bottom to top or top to bottom?

@DM-nh3zr 7 жыл бұрын

Miles Monnette bottom to top

@bip18bibip27 6 жыл бұрын

no theres one more layer of fiberglass its polywall + aluminium - fibercloth - wood + t-nuts - fiberglass - shelf liner

@noahgoodrich9608 5 жыл бұрын

There is fiberglass in between core and shelf liner

@davom6608 8 жыл бұрын

This is awesome it is the first episode of ETT I ever watched as I wanted to know what was involved in building a homemade board. Since then I have been hooked on various episodes from you guys even watching some multiple times over lol Being from Australia I don't often get to get out in the snow but the few times I have I have absolutely loved it and I cant wait to try building one of these boards myself to test it out sometime in the future.

@Etnies9272 8 жыл бұрын

My question is how long did it last

@FourDollaRacing 4 жыл бұрын

….for an entire KZfaq video. Content Creators publish or perish....

@gabriel.6s 4 жыл бұрын

The board still exists

@gabriel.6s 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve emailed them and they said they still have the board

@lukerogers4368 3 жыл бұрын

My question is why would you need to make this if you have an old snowboard lying around

@wyatt9841 3 жыл бұрын

@@lukerogers4368 it’s just for a fun project you can do

@DevinHeaps 9 жыл бұрын

You guys should make a cast aluminum board by melting down soda cans and pouring into a sand mold. Just get a crapton of cans. Make a cheap charcoal and blow dryer foundry. Prepare the sand mold with sand and 2-cycle oil from home depot. Pour the aluminum. cut off the sprues. Finish with increasing grains of sandpaper.

@patheticteentv9685 9 жыл бұрын

Sick idea

@Daniel-oz5dm 9 жыл бұрын

I imagine itd be tricky casting such a thin object though, youd get short runs for sure.

@patloftusyt 9 жыл бұрын

+Devin Heaps That would be so cool! creative!!!!!

@tfouts1967 8 жыл бұрын

+Devin Heaps You could do what is called lost foam casting. you make the board out of styrophome then burry it in the sand. When you pour the aluminum on the styrofoam, if evaporates leaving the cavity open for the aluminum. Ive seen people cast slingshots and cross bows using this method.

@99helldemon 8 жыл бұрын

+WeekendWoodworker thats a pretty cool idea but i would think the cavity of something as long as a snowboard wouldn't allow the molten aluminum spread out far enough before it cooled but i could be wrong but that would be super cool.

@SignalSnowboard 9 жыл бұрын

You say you’ve always wanted to take a crack at making your own board? This ETT is for YOU!

@garretthill9498 9 жыл бұрын

I watch you guys just wiping epoxy over the inserts so how do you guys get the epoxy out

@morgansadler5702 9 жыл бұрын

+Garrett Hill i believe a drill

@camlentz4951 8 жыл бұрын

Can you make a longer tutorial, or maybe just show more of the process? This didn't really show a lot of detail.

@ar-yr7ud 6 жыл бұрын

How long did the board last?

@jasonborne5359 6 жыл бұрын

Cam Lentz ya im planning on doing this but there are a lot of parts missing that have me scratching my head

@izorgaming3054 9 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing you guys are the best, I have watched so many of your videos and checked out your snowboards. You guys easily make the best boards in the world and this video truly takes you guys to the next level in both entertainment, creative style and a sense of reality that everyone can do a home project that is of great quality and something cheap, self-made and reliable. So much respect. I hope one day to be able to meet you guys. Awesome job ... J.Murphy

@RusticB 8 жыл бұрын

Your guys' videos are awesome!!! Very creative and talented, you make it look so easy!

@keeganq4712 6 жыл бұрын

RusticB I

@joeyhauser4545 8 жыл бұрын

Song during the riding clips is Bites and Scratches by Bent Shapes

@axeledwards4162 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so man

@user-op8jj9vr4z 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man

@braydnbanks6399 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Planning on doing this in the future. But I got confused at some parts and I'm assuming others did too. Can you possibly make a super in-depth, detailed video on how to do this? Thanks

@jvalentin7746 7 жыл бұрын

This is a true testament to the builders and the skill they have. This is craftsmanship

@prodrumm3r1 8 жыл бұрын

Love the way they approached this, making a kickass board and using items that are cheaper so you can actually go out and try and build one yourself

@kabeerali4991 2 жыл бұрын

U guys r amazing... Made my day man. I was so upset that nd thought that I'll never get to try snowboarding ever... This is so helpful.

@DaveyValor 8 жыл бұрын

This is the best video ever....I actually learned something! It made me miss Colorado

@braydnbanks6399 7 жыл бұрын

Davey Valor it's beautiful here in Colorado

@PseudonymAliase 4 жыл бұрын

how to buy a decent board for under $30.....go to the goodwill! just picked up a santa cruz board for $27.

@tomb70 4 жыл бұрын

Bought my first snowboard for $20. Pawnshop in the hood hahaha!!!!

@goatmansasquatch1485 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah eBay and Craigslist got nice ones for 100

@msinfield 9 жыл бұрын

You guys are inspirational. Best show on Network A!

@adamh2200 6 жыл бұрын

Once made a really top quality board complete with graphite base and the works. Also bought a NS board the same year. The DIY board cost me wayyy more due to economies of scale and an epoxy good enough to hold a board together for a long time in small batches runs costs a lot more than expected. I have zero regrets about it though, it was a great experience and it taught me a lot about what I was looking for boards when I went shopping.

@floppycopy1284 8 жыл бұрын

omg i love you shred brighton the only resort ive ever held a pass at 5 years

@artsbyElle 7 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Totally just subscribed!

@austinchambers704 7 жыл бұрын

Could you make another video with a little bit more of a step by step process? It was good but kind of vague in some spots. Really cool though!!!

@lrs1410 3 жыл бұрын

You can watch davidjones's Video where je made his diy board. He goes into Detail much more

@rosariosamuelD 9 жыл бұрын

freaking ETT is the best. this was awesome. love this series.

@HoStevie 8 жыл бұрын

So cool! Wish I had known how to do this when I was a poor kid in high school, would have been a great project with my dad.

@sierra3139 9 жыл бұрын

Song: Bent Shapes - Bites and Scratches

@samspiker5511 8 жыл бұрын

Hey I just wanted to say you guys are awesome. You have inspired me to create and try new things. I'm not very good at snowboarding. I had my first and only run last year and it was a blast. I live in Cheyenne WY and I have ranges all around me. I want to get really good but I dont have enough money for a board so I'm going to try this out and see how it goes thank you signal.

@crosser1932 4 жыл бұрын

Legit thinking about doing this with a couple Bros before next season. Think I'll put more work into the core and add in sidewall. But this is a great video to start planning off of! Thanks for the idea Bros!!!!!!

@matthewsacks9769 8 жыл бұрын

I AM GOING TO TRY THIS THIS WEEKEND!!! SO EXCITED!!

@antongourman 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Of course one wouldn't be able to replicate this at home that easily, especially given that you guys know what you're doing (just commenting on other comments below), but I love this series. Another nice on!

@kawa_ian2319 7 жыл бұрын

This video earned you a sub! Great video, now time to binge watch!

@kevinm5564 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see more of the press assembly. Like how were the pieces templates and cut

@BASSBOYDecepticon 6 жыл бұрын

Thats the coolest diy project ive ever seen!

@brucecantrall516 4 жыл бұрын

Sending you dudes pictures of my 2 year old sons first snowboard when I'm done with it. Was inspired tonight, searched youtube found this video. Thx for the fuel dudes.

@lukerogers4368 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get it done?

@krankdatRuGBY Жыл бұрын

Sick board! Imma give a try.

@denwaikiki 9 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Might have found myself a summerproject :)

@quam13 9 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! Keep it fun

@TheBr0th3rsPrimm 9 жыл бұрын

oh my god winter come back. major snowboarding itch happening. these wheels are not cutting it.

@crazycollin23 9 жыл бұрын

I feel you man. I've been looking through all these videos and it's having me begging for it to snow

@MrVitalic85 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here ahah

@sandchar 8 жыл бұрын

+MrVitalic85 I want mountains :'( ontario is too flat

@MrVitalic85 8 жыл бұрын

BDSMotoVlogs Dam ahah I can feel your pain. Have you ever thought about those who live in the great plain… thats sad ahah… poor poor peoples :P

@drewweber9287 8 жыл бұрын

+MrVitalic85 We do have ski resorts in the plains, but more hills than mountains

@bobbywheatley8709 8 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. How did it end up fairing in the long run? I was surprised it didn't snap with all the butter tricks, but I guess having left the core pretty thick kept it tough.

@55Rumble 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely doing this! Awesome!

@DJCyberChief 8 жыл бұрын

DUCT. TAPE. SNOW. BOARD.

@doloresberry3144 8 жыл бұрын

NO. SOUNDS.GAY

@jacobaldrich6330 7 жыл бұрын

DJCyberChief good thinkin dj

@joshdixon5845 5 жыл бұрын

Already. Been. Done.

@kittenmeow7092 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming to Utah!

@RobotMowerTricks 7 жыл бұрын

I paid exactly $110, no tax, free shipping, for my brand new true twin with carbon stringers and rail lock, Sapient Kurt Wastell 153cm board. You have to look hard and find a board some seller wants to get rid of (I didn't know it at the time, but Sapient was out of business), but you can get them cheap.

@jacobglass2602 7 жыл бұрын

Hezekiah Domowski what website did purchase off of? I've been looking around and not finding much success

@RobotMowerTricks 7 жыл бұрын

It took me forever to find such a deal. It was on SNS boards dot com It was also about 6 years ago. But I'm sure there's a deal out there like that if you keep looking. January will be a better time to buy probably. Level 9 also had really good deals; I bought my boots from them. But they seem to be leaning in specializing in skis, not snowboards. But still worth looking. EVO is the best for snowboard bindings. The House is good for snowboard pants. However, the key is to find the store looking to get rid of a brand it doesn't want anymore, and that's always changing. But hopefully that helps!

@mattisonmaplefarm8291 6 жыл бұрын

I've got just a few questions, how did you stick the bottom sheet onto the board? Did the epoxy hold it good. And for the L angle what size did you get 1/4?

@yoanmaisonneuve 5 жыл бұрын

That is awsome ! Thanks guys, I'm trying this :O

@michaelsutherland583 9 жыл бұрын

One quick comment: the aluminum edges will bother any shop that uses a stone wheel for edge grinding. When grinding aluminum it tends to flake and the flakes tend to stick to the stone wheel. These flakes are a pain to remove from your grinding wheel and can't be left on because it changes the effective grit of the wheel. I'd recommend figuring out a way to add steel edges to this contraption.

@leistungep3 9 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Any chance of you doing a follow up video but making it a high end board with all the stuff you put back?

@geniocristo5297 4 жыл бұрын

You're a tool

@Tobetathebest4ever 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I'm from Italy, I really liked the video and I'm trying to build my own snowboard, but I have some questions: 1- How thick must the wood core be? 2- Why there are four more pieces of wood at the sides of the wood core (min. 3:37)? 3- How much time does it have to be pressed? 4- When and how must the t-bolts be put? 5- What size the t-bolts and the screws are? I'd be very grateful if you could answer my questions :)

@gaara21092 9 жыл бұрын

hey ett is amazing and noticed you guys were kinda retrying a few ideas, i think it would be cool to see you refine the italian glass board the problem before was it was still brittle, maybe try combining the heated board with the glass board???

@Harrymitchell999 9 жыл бұрын

Best ETT in ages!

@captainswashbuckle5143 8 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how exactly they did the process involving the base and edging and combining the two? Like they have no excess edging on the bottom how did they manage it to look so smooth

@DudeNamedAdi 6 жыл бұрын

Going to Brighton for the first time next week. Can't wait

@NadavG12 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing man!

@antonwilly5039 6 жыл бұрын

Dude so sick👌

@maxwellcarlscott 3 ай бұрын

dave lee is an actual wizard from middle earth

@ashescraftz 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Is there a shopping list of items you used somewhere? Just so I don't miss anything!

@zachburke2585 9 жыл бұрын

Hey loved the vid. Could you post the exact order of everything so i dont mess up when i put it in the press lol??

@TBayJay 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool but the supplies would cost around $400 at a Home Depot in Canada

@obi-wankenobi9871 6 жыл бұрын

Seems a little much. Hardware stores are never the cheap though.

@Sahadi420 6 жыл бұрын

but you have free health care!!!!! LOL

@hamsandwich9311 6 жыл бұрын

Sahadi420 that they pay out the ass in taxes for.

@Sahadi420 6 жыл бұрын

my point exactly...........

@upnorthviking823 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sahadi420 insurances are mandatory..its at least 200$ a week for my familly..we pay 17.85%taxes and 40% income taxes...no such thing as free here...no free schools either.we pay 400$/yr per household for school taxes..and at least 2000$/yr per kid in public school

@1Flyingfist 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I thought that it was going to snap in two like a branch, straight away. 😯

@saschakeller9363 5 жыл бұрын

good idea for summer. especially when u arent working or somerhing

@dirkplat1999 9 жыл бұрын

Nice board i'm gonna try it too

@squirrelydan3 Жыл бұрын

Pretty brave to grind on a homemade snowboard. Awesome job!

@tae2597 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great job!

@JYeungTV 7 жыл бұрын

That was extremely gnarly!

@ssray2000 6 жыл бұрын

what's the white material you have on the snowboard press (4:19) when you put the base with the edges down and apply your first layer of epoxy? I assume it is to stop the epoxy from getting on to the snowboard press itself? Thanks

@isaactourand2562 7 жыл бұрын

want to do this but I don't fully understand how I would. When and how do the inserts go in and in what order to I do the layers. If you could let me know how to do that stuff it would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.

@jassonkhoo1223 6 жыл бұрын

You guys really know how to choose good musics

@liamv.2796 8 жыл бұрын

Omg Brighton!!! That's my resort!!!

@time-lapseguyhd9513 7 жыл бұрын

Could u do this again just like "try" and make it as thin as abnormal board

@nickknell3764 8 жыл бұрын

how thin do you plain the fencing down to for the core

@jacoblynch33 7 жыл бұрын

please add the full purchases because I was unaware of the framing and stencils !

@zackmorris599 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how they did the edges, how far did they hang off, which way did the lip of the aluminum go. Thanks a lot

@brenndanpark2795 7 жыл бұрын

this is awesome but how thin would i need to cut the core to make it flexible but yet still a park board?

@samlewis2373 8 жыл бұрын

I really want to do this but I don't know quite how you did it, can you tell me step by step roughly what to do?

@IAmWhil 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, this looks awesome! How in the world did you get the edge in there?

@jaydenasper207 7 жыл бұрын

IAmWhil they used superglue to glue the tile edges to the pollywall base before layup.

@TurnerMillsDesign 7 жыл бұрын

Watch the how-to video series from Never Summer. It goes through all the steps pretty closely. My only criticism with the build is the aluminum edge, you really want steel.

@nilschapman1137 7 жыл бұрын

jaydenasper what could I use insteed of a polywall?? pls reply

@griffinmsmith 7 жыл бұрын

Buy some p-tex off snowboard materials .com, that is what i do

@mgate01 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy SLC,UT. Brighton for life!!!

@RJ-gi4bt 4 жыл бұрын

this is amazing but how long does it last? does it hold up as long as a proffessional board, or does it break after two days?

@LukBonvi 8 жыл бұрын

You should make a super thick board like you're riding a step stool! Like how does a board ride when youre 6 in off the ground??

@Grubbet 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!

@TyDieMusic 7 жыл бұрын

just go buy one in texas, they're as cheap as dirt here. bought mine for the vacation at pawn shop for 10 bucks. it was a Burton with timberland boot clamps.

@esaumachuca 6 ай бұрын

So cool!

@charliemcnuggets 5 жыл бұрын

holly smoking ..glad to see dave lee still ridin...and kids, for $100..your board wont come out rite. guarenteed

@calvinkwaak6866 5 жыл бұрын

ima do this this winter

@AyyTran 8 жыл бұрын

that graphic is dope

@lucasbarber3419 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I was wondering what the steps where for putting the board together just want to make sure I get it right :)

@bergenhuseth4660 8 жыл бұрын

Holy crap that is fricken sweet

@razzyinterviews3182 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use a normal pice of pli wood if so how thick and if not what kind can you use I just don’t whant a stiff bird I like a flexible bord

@lenzleninger3325 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, my board is in the press, but I am not sure how much time it needs in the press. The data sheet of epoxic resin says 24hours to dry. How Long was your board in the press? Thanks and greets

@55Rumble 9 жыл бұрын

Hey ETT, I am going to do this now! My wife hates you! ;-) Can you give me a tip on keeping the Base, core and top sheet all lined up in the press???

@adolfanus 9 жыл бұрын

Totally off topic, but where can I get the jacket Dave is wearing under the reveal?! Totally on topic, Loved the video! Always waiting for these to come out! :D

@bev9708 7 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! Really impressive!!! How sturdy / long-lasting is it???

@sethcrosby368 8 жыл бұрын

How did you place the insterts? Or at what stage did u place them?

@maxprovich5223 6 жыл бұрын

I'm trying thus project and I can't find any tile trim thin enough, all I can find is 3/8 inch and what you used was a lot smaller, did you guys cut it down or grind the edges to get then flush with the polywall?

@2EC4blackops 8 жыл бұрын

I don't have any binding baseplates so I was wondering if 1/4" screws will work.

@alongo4321 9 жыл бұрын

do you put any kind of coat on the base and top layer?

@MichaelChenAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely incredible

@risings38 8 жыл бұрын

so what were the best uses for that board on the mountain

@jamescooper2110 8 жыл бұрын

is EVERY THIRD THURSDAY coming back?

@nodaska19 8 жыл бұрын

how did you get the aluminium angle to the same thickness of the showerwall ?? this angle must be 1/4 and the shower wall maby 1/8 ???

@Keystone_Relics 8 жыл бұрын

Could you do a more in depth how to video to do this. And could you put some links to the supplies you used????

@jamestomlinson8528 7 ай бұрын

Can someone give an idea as to what material is suitable for a base? Im seeing polyethylene is the way to go, but wondering like what difference there is between doing that or just an acrylic?