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The Handmade Skateboard: Design & Build Your Own Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck

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Build a custom skateboard of any shape and size, from a high-performance street deck to the classic longboard, that will turn heads everywhere you go.When you make your own skateboard from scratch you have the opportunity to create something that is perfectly tailored to you: a deck that matches your height, your weight, your center of balance, your skill level and your intended use. More importantly, making your own skate deck allows you to design a perfect ride to fit your style and makes a statement about who you are. There's nothing wrong with choosing off-the-shelf and mass produced, but who doesn't prefer to stand out. Be different. Be one of a kind. That's what you get with a custom handmade skateboard. Whether you are an accomplished woodworker or an absolute beginner, The Handmade Skateboard guides you step- by-step through building five skateboard designs; from a simple Hack Board built in a few spare hours to a high-performance street deck pressed from seven layers of high-quality Maple veneers. A design guide covers everything you need to know about sizing and shaping your deck and choosing the right trucks and hardware. And helpful photos, illustrations and detailed written instructions throughout provide all the information and motivation you need to make your own skateboard from scratch. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cedar Lane Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2021


Edition ‏ : ‎ Expanded


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1950934772


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches


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    • Excellent resource that covers a variety of skateboard construction techniques
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I've been doing some woodworking as a hobby for a couple of years and wanted to make a skateboard. I like the look of the old-school decks and was particularly interested in a making a longboard. I got this book and read it cover to cover... and re-read it several times! It covers 4 main styles of construction ranging from a solid piece of wood, to vacuum compressing veneers. It can be overwhelming when shopping for the parts (trucks, bearings, wheels, spacers, pad, hardware) and this book along with some websites helped explain the differences. The book covers what type of finish to use on the board and how to make it grip without using grip-tape. It explains which tools are easiest to use and often provides alternatives in case you don't own the tools. The author has a Facebook page for his line of boards and was very responsive when I had a question. Here are some pics of my first board. It's 40-inches long and 9-inches wide in a fishtail shape made from solid Padauk and Maple. I'd say that I spent more time reading the book and researching the project than I spent actually building the board. I think it came out nice and I'm a little wary of getting it banged up now. I guess I'll have to build another. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017 by Joe Fitzgerald Joe Fitzgerald
    • Very Informative
Bought this to use as a reference for my High school woods class that I teach. I was able to follow it and make a few of the designs from what we have in the shop. Many more can also be made with basic tools and ability as well. I would recommend this to anyone interested in skateboard making or just learning about the industry. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016 by matt reynolds
    • Did not meet my very specific expectations.
I bought this book for my husband for Christmas because I thought it would make him finally want to pack up our flannels, gender neutral toddler, rescue mutt and upcycled iguana and move to Portland to start the donut-based food truck we'd always dreamed of. But noooooo we still live in Wisconsin, I only do yoga like once a month (ok fine it's Senior Strech at the old strip mall but it's free and I look like a solid 10 next to those old ladies) and nobody really appreciates my Tibetan throat singing here. I mean, can you imagine actually making a skateboard? Like with your hands? It would be an epiphany! This place is not for me! I belong with my skateboard carpenter brethren! The coolest Jesus EVER. I thought for sure this is what it would take for Nedrebo to toss his Vans and beard wax in the old gunnysack he uses as luggage and head for the hills. Now he's all 'I don't have time to make a skateboard, I have a job.' And alas, here I sit, still recovering from the salmonella I got from our backyard chickens we slaughtered in the driveway. I can barely meditate over this godawful hockey game that inexplicably follows me around. The neighbors are starting to get pissed about our beehive and my kid doesn't even like chia seeds any more. I don't know how much longer I can take it here. This book did not meet my expectations. Would NOT buy again. 4/5 stars because having it on our bookshelf conveys an important message about our values to any house guests and/or passing vagrants. And it technically does teach you how to make a skateboard. Whatever. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016 by Kate
    • Fun and informative!
Love the book! I like the background of skateboarding and how encouraging it is. I haven't made one yet, but I will. It's great to know that I don't need a huge shop of power tools. I'll share a picture of my first board when it's done.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2017 by Gdaddygeek
    • This is a great book. It is well written and fun to ...
This is a great book. It is well written and fun to read. More importantly, it has easy to follow instructions. You could just go straight for the instructions, but you'd miss out on the history of skateboards as well as spotlights on different companies making custom boards.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016 by Philip R. Gibbs
    • this book was not only a good read for me but he loves to read little ...
My son and I just made our first board and cant wait to make many more, this book was not only a good read for me but he loves to read little parts of it and use the descriptive photos as reference and he is only 8!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2014 by C. Spurgeon
    • Three Stars
Needs more technical info and dimensions.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015 by JustMe
    • Good book!
Exactly what my hubby was looking for, thanks!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019 by JagRN24

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