How To Make a Longboard, Using the RIGHT Wood.

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12 жыл бұрын

Longboard Technology, here to walk you through the process of Making your first longboard.
We will be talking about the wood you will need in order to build with.
In the video I focus on Baltic Birch, with is my favorite building material.
If this isn't your first rodeo, and you're just looking sources for more advanced building material ( maple or birch veneers ), check out these links
www.roarockit.com/d_builder.php:
www.pro-edgeproducts.com/index...
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@poultonprojects 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video really helpful

@LongboardTechnology 12 жыл бұрын

I don't know of the woods that are available in Australia. But I do remember seeing Beautiful boards made from wood that was local, so they for sure do exist. I'd search silverfish longboarding forum for discussions on it, thats where I remember seeing mention of it.

@LongboardTechnology 12 жыл бұрын

Yes, so long as it is maple all the way through, and not just a veneer over some cheap wood. The good maple that you can use for a skateboard usually comes in 1/16" thickness.

@thatoneguy4214 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Woody! :)

@ambersparks123 11 жыл бұрын

can you tell me the easiest press i can make if i want a board with concave and a kick on both ends???

@mmhoss 12 жыл бұрын

could I possibly use 1/8th inch morning wood?

@MG36PWNS 11 жыл бұрын

Hey OtherPanetsSkate I was going to use Canadian maple to make my first longboard. I chose that wood because I have a landyachtz board which is made of canadian maple. I was wondering if there is any other wood that is kind of the same to canadian maple.

@fridgedoor9989 12 жыл бұрын

i live in Australia and i cant find baltic circh anywhere and when i do it way too small. can you recomened anything else that i might be able to find in aus or if a place from the US delivers to aus.

@angelicapena8828 10 жыл бұрын

will maple bend at all in a press? its 1/4 of an in and im using 2 of them with fiberglass on the top and bottom

@mikeniceaz 10 жыл бұрын

Same as David here only I live in Phoenix metro. I expected having some trouble because I'm looking to go big. I've been looking for your legendary 5'x5' sheets of baltic birch but the closest I've found was 1/8" 3 ply. Not gonna do it. I want to build an almost 60" board so for sure need the right wood. Any help you can send my way would be killer.

@florentijn78 11 жыл бұрын

can you also use normal triplex birch wood??

@cartermancarter 9 жыл бұрын

So with 1/8" plys I want to build a double kick so strong but light. Baltic birch No flex how many plys do I use. Also if I used carbon fiber what are my options?

@awdspam 12 жыл бұрын

i cant seem to find baltic birch around on maui hawaii :(. do u guys know any other good types of wood?

@caaspal 12 жыл бұрын

how many pieces of wood should i glue together for a more stiffer freeride/downhill drop through longboard?

@TheDudeWhoLikesVideos 11 жыл бұрын

at any normal Home Hardware , a 5" x 5" sheet of 1/8' thick baltic birchwood is 35.61$. for clear coating, try a spray-on can of Varathane, its an exterior wood varnish (from canadian tire)

@ejnfl040 10 жыл бұрын

ok so i am trying to make a nice 6 ft board for riding around and cruising what should i use and what thickness?

@LongboardBail 12 жыл бұрын

Do u think i could use maple? its alot cheeper than baltic

@donkeydan18 10 жыл бұрын

where would i get this 1/16 Canadian maple sheets? thats the wood i want.. i already have every thing make the frame i just need a website that would send it to me.. could you send me a link to a place?

@LeikenBaby 11 жыл бұрын

How much baltic birch would you need to make a classic 4 footer longboard? and how much do you think it would cost

@skatevans45 12 жыл бұрын

how many sheets should i use to make it have little to no flex?

@ritagonzalez573 10 жыл бұрын

Where are u guys located at

@LongboardBail 12 жыл бұрын

where can i get it other than in a kit?

@keredcat77 7 жыл бұрын

I ended up getting my wood from MacBeath Hardwood, it was 10.85$ for the 5x5 Baltic Birch. They were the only place I could find open on saturday in SLC

@LongboardTechnology 7 жыл бұрын

That's not bad at all. Used to be more like $26 a sheet last I bought from them.

@keredcat77 7 жыл бұрын

yeah, I guess their price changed

@dandoo054 8 жыл бұрын

why do you glue only with the grain?..it wouldnt be stronger if 2 plys from 7(for exampele..) will glued against the grain?

@mmhoss 12 жыл бұрын

@OtherPlanetsSkate will do!

@LongboardTechnology 12 жыл бұрын

@mufmaxtv Try it!

@dylanail 8 жыл бұрын

How many sheets of 1/16" Bamboo Verneer should I use to make a springy and flexible board? I am also using carbon fiber and fiberglass on it.

@connorarmstrong1308 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@mikeniceaz 10 жыл бұрын

@ David avarmenko. Check out roarockit or pro-edgeproducts best places I've found for maple.

@skertichluke 10 жыл бұрын

I want to make a board that has medium to stiff flex. How many layers of Baltic birch should I use? Would a layer of maple improve the stiffness? Thanks

@LongboardTechnology 10 жыл бұрын

4 layers would probably do it. Adding a layer of maple ( for a total of 5 ) on the bottom would definitely tip it more on the stiff side. If you got a layer on the top and bottom, it would really stiffen it up quite a bit more. For that I'd use 3 core layers of BB, so you'd still have the total of 5. But the problem with maple is that its hard to get ahold of the right stuff. Many things sold as maple are really a paper thin veneer over another type of wood. The other is that maple is a lot more difficult to press, it requires much better press design.

@greek1213 11 жыл бұрын

so i cant just use birch it has to be baltic?

@tapoutbts 8 жыл бұрын

i have a 5 x 5 piece of baltic birch and its a 1/8 inch thick how many plies should i do for a board with a bit of flex?

@fredrikcarlen3212 7 жыл бұрын

Probably 4. 3 would be too thin.

@chadsmiley5485 7 жыл бұрын

so, when pressing a board, is it "good practice" to press boards that are slightly longer than the final length demention? and if so, how much longer?

@LongboardTechnology 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, but by as little as possible. Its only to act as a margin of error for poor alignment, and I try not to lose more than 1/8" from cutting in either length or width.

@chadsmiley5485 7 жыл бұрын

+Longboard Technology wow, thanks for the quick reply! That's exactly what I wanted to know.

@Unkledeth 11 жыл бұрын

You can get baltic birch in 4'x8'x1/4", I always do, and dont end up with scraps either, each blank produces me 4 blanks nd no scrap.

@dylanthemysterious0891 7 жыл бұрын

Lol...I used birch that I got from Home Depot. I didn't even use layers of wood. I literally just used one piece of birch. But hey, the board hasn't snapped and it seems to be holding up.

@the_lyrical_woodsman 7 жыл бұрын

and no explanation on WHY only Baltic Birch? Come on guys

@jasoncollado4184 9 жыл бұрын

What are the other types of plywood can i use to make a longboard deck exept to baltic birch or maple ?

@jasoncollado4184 9 жыл бұрын

Sorry for my english #respect

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

generally any hardwood that you can find in veneers can be made into longboards with acceptable results. I'd search Silverfish longboarding for any topics about the best wood in your area.

@jasoncollado4184 9 жыл бұрын

Longboard Technology can i use ordinary plywood? What size? How many plys?

@jasoncollado4184 9 жыл бұрын

Longboard Technology ?

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

the only plywood I know that works is baltic birch, for most everything else you need to buy in veneers.

@NAVYguy6969 9 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use 2.7mm mahogany ply I bought from home depot?

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's anything you can get at Home Depot that's suitable. But if you can find it on their online store so I can take a look at it, I'll double check. Most things at home depot are just cosmetic veneers over a core.

@NAVYguy6969 9 жыл бұрын

right on, I was just worried that it wouldnt mold into the board shape. thanks tho man! Keep up your videos coming, you guys are motivation for me.

@tylerkoenig3952 10 жыл бұрын

go to pro edge products 1/16 maple veneer is what you really want

@LongboardTechnology 10 жыл бұрын

1/8 Baltic Birch is normally 3 ply.

@Falador-ib3kj 9 жыл бұрын

How many plies of 1/4" baltic birch should i use for a very stiff board with no flex? Please answer.

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

Depends on the board length, shape, and your weight. 4 sheets is a good starting point. 5 will definitely be very stiff, but also may be unnecessarily heavy.

@Falador-ib3kj 9 жыл бұрын

I'm about 150 pounds, and the board is gonna be about 35-40 in. long and about 10 in. wide. I haven't decided on the the shape of the board yet.

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

4 should be pretty good then. It won't be solid as a rock stiff, but you'l be able to throw your weight around on it without it reacting.

@Falador-ib3kj 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thatchannel643 9 жыл бұрын

Is the bb that u use ply wood or not?

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

BB is always plywood. 1/8" is 3 ply.

@LongboardTechnology 10 жыл бұрын

Um, I suggest picking up a phone book and making calls. Its not something you can find online. Look for Lumber Yards, or Building suppliers. If you talk to somebody and they don't have it, ask them if they know where a good place to look would be.

@blurrcanmix7997 9 жыл бұрын

you should just make the board half bamboo half maple because that's what they use for long boards such as Sector 9

@joshuadin2988 9 жыл бұрын

what is the average cost of baltic birch plywood?

@chainmaillekid 9 жыл бұрын

If fluctuates a lot TBH, and it also varies from vendor to vendor. The most I've paid for is $22 a sheet. But I'd really try to find a source closer to $15. The lowest I've paid was $9, and it was actually the best quality I'd been able to find.

@joshuadin2988 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks for the info

@LongboardTechnology 10 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it will require a lot of force, and you will be limited probably to concave Only, and you may not get much at all.

@LongboardTechnology 10 жыл бұрын

Salt lake city

@obsession7747 7 жыл бұрын

apparently on Google plywood is also perfect for making a longboard

@lordnpm422 9 жыл бұрын

you should make that scrap into penny boards

@LongboardTechnology 9 жыл бұрын

You very well could, We tend to use them for various other things but... you know, we've built up probably 30 or more sheets. I think you may be onto something.

@mmhoss 12 жыл бұрын

oh my bad

@elischira1730 10 жыл бұрын

you spelled scrap wrong?!?!?!

@mmhoss 12 жыл бұрын

I don't think you understood the joke, and most companies use 1/8th inch plies anyway.

@Killerushedgerus 12 жыл бұрын

This is ironic because I am currently building a board that is 40.5 by 10.5...

@M0nst4k1llsFTW 8 жыл бұрын

I bet you do know a lot about wood😂

@mikelemon5109 7 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with Canadian maple? Heard that's actually a better choice and bamboo? heard it can survive a car being ran over it.

@LongboardTechnology 7 жыл бұрын

Maple is fine, it just requires a better press and is less forgiving. I don't mention it because its just so much more difficult to find than baltic for most people. Its easier to make one recommendation, than it is to explain all possibilities.

@mikelemon5109 7 жыл бұрын

But what would you recommend despite the fact that it's hard to find each? Maple, Birch or Bamboo it terms of long lasting.

@LongboardTechnology 7 жыл бұрын

Maple probably. Birch veneer ( not baltic birch which I recommend in the video ) is right up there along side it. All three are perfectly viable, but mostly just give different characteristics. As far as just being long lasting, maple is the hardest, heaviest, and toughest.