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On 4/19/1998
Matthew
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Some friends and I have been riding for about a year now and we want to start making some longboards. We have a lot of money so just tell us what we need to buy and tell us how to make a good board.
Thanks for any information,
Matthew et al.
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On 4/17/1998
todcar
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Is anyone out there making longboards that are composites? You know, fiberglass, wood, honeycomb, etc. It seems like a snowboard co. could make an interesting board...light, long, snappy, rubber rails, etc. If you know of anyone experimenting wiht this, please let me know.
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On 4/15/1998
Baron Gottsacker
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If anyone knows what materials to use to make a
plexiglass type longboard please send me any info,
anything thing will do. Wiconson skaters never give up.
S.H.B.L.O.V.E.
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On 4/15/1998
Jake
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We have just launched a new site dedicated to building your own longboards. After a lot of experimenting with different woods and setups, we have several longboard templates that help you cut your own shape. You can find the site at http://www.mjbdesign.com. If you pick up a template, be sure to send us photos of the finished product and we may post them on the page. This forum has always been an inspiration to us and has helped our company see the light of day. A hearty shaka to everyone who takes the time to cut their own decks.
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On 4/14/1998
Grant
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More for the Web Master than anything, but given the amount of questions regarding wood type, bending wood and general 'how do I do this?' questions on this page it might me a nice idea to devote a page on this site (or someone elses) on various hints and tips on longboard (or normal board for that matter) manufacture.
I'd love to set one up myself, but dont have the woodworking knowledge. I do tho' have a site available to me, so if anyone wants to send me info i'll get a site up and running within a few weeks.
Whaddaya say all. Any experienced woodworkers out there want to lend us all a hand?
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On 4/14/1998
KeiTh
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My friend and I are looking in to making a longboard this summer. WE NEED HELP!!!!!
#1 - What is the best way to bend the wood?
#2 - What is the best wood to use?
#3 - Any other tips we might need to know????
Please e-mail me back so we can get started!!
Thanks
KeiTh & STevE
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On 4/5/1998
arrows
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how I get a permanent curve
out of the wood: with steaming or soaking(?!).
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On 4/4/1998
the maverick moon miner [][][][][]
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please send me any knowledge that you may have obtained concerning longboards in your many years on this earth all info. is very welcomed and apprecieated, i have skated for a few years and am just starting to get into longboards. never stop skating...n.y.h.c.
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On 4/2/1998
Sean Barnhill
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I make longboards and can duplicate almost any brand.
If you need help or info come to me. I also make custom boards
made to order, from downhill to offroad. Or if you just want
a good board that handles well I'm the guy to talk to.
Sean Barnhill
Huntington Beach, CA.
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On 4/1/1998
Michelle
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I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I want to make my own longboard but
don't know how. What kind wood, shape, etc??? I am
pretty light and short. If anyone has any advice, send me
info, pix, or whatever you think can help me. Thanks.
Michelle
HAWAII!!!
Hilo and Honolulu (School)
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On 4/1/1998 Jesse
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I'm just starting to sell my own boards here in Cocoa
Beach, FL. I use 9 ply Baltic Birch, imported from Russia.
Each board has a hand painted belly, with sanded rails like
a classic Dewey.E-mail me if you would like to sell me a
good amount of trucks, or riser pads at discount. BUYERS,
feel free to contact me too.
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On 3/30/1998
Joe Clement
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I would like to build my own boards, but
I do not know how to laminate and bend the wood. Does
anyone know of a good wood working book that covers:
laminating, bending and warping wood? or could someone
instruct me in the techniques?
I know these questions are frequently asked on this
bulletin board, but the answers are not posted (or maybe
the questions are never answered). Does anyone know of
an existing FAQ that exists on the net pertaining to
this subject.
Thanks,
Joe Clement
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On 3/30/1998 The Manky
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Hey Robert, don't give up so easily mate. Just 'cos your first board snapped doesn't mean they all will/do! Try again perhaps. Loadsa people here seem to have figured out that making one is both fun, and fulfilling.
Ain't nothing like riding your own ride!
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On 3/25/1998
Robert Wallace
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This is a follow up to my previous entry. After I had made my board I ended up spending about $110. About two months later my board snapped when I was doing some grinds. By the way my board was made out of maple wich is very strong. After all that time of sitting and not riding I decided to buy my own board, I bought a Flexdex pro which is the coolest board out there. i would recomend that everyone should buy a board rather than make one because it will save you time and money. I am also wandering if anyone offers some longboarding camps in northern California. If so let me know.
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On 3/25/1998
Doug
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Are there any standards for the distancing between trucks based on the axle length of the truck itself? Any comments would be helpful.
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On 3/24/1998
kenny
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does anyone know how to bend a kicktail into a plywood deck?
email me if you do.
-kenny-
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On 3/21/1998
Kevin
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hell ya just finished my first homemade longboard. It rides like a surf board but i took the shape of a snow board. 40"x9x7/8 made from mohogany 3 ply 8 thick kicks sector9's ass
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On 3/12/1998 niall
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made a new snowboard style downhill swiftie. this is one bad mutha. China Bones are super fast bearings. this sucker's a super flex-e seven ply birch with them nifty cutouts for a super tight turning radius. Plus I found some super fat (no Ph) Formula One Big Black Clouds yeow diggity dogs. Thanks, NCDSA!!??!!
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On 3/8/1998
Bean
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Does anyone know how to make a longboard with Camber, and Concave, like a sector9? If anyone knows how to do this Please e-mail me.
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On 3/7/1998 William Foster
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I AM DOING A REPORT ON LONGBOARD SKATING AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND MUCH
INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT, BUT I HOPE THAT WILL CHANGE. ANYBODY WHO HAS MADE A NICE HOMEMADE LONGBOARD,
PLEASE SEND ME AS MUCH DESCRIPTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AS POSSIBLE,
WAY IT RIDES AND IF POSSIBLE A PICTURE. I WOULD ALSO REALLY APPRETIATE ANY
HISTORY ON THE SPORT.PLEASE TRY TO SEND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!! THANK YOU VERY
MUCH! WILLIAM FOSTER
426 ILIAINA ST.
KAILUA, HI 96734
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On 3/4/1998
damion
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how do u laminate the layers of wood without having a huge 1000pound press??
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On 2/26/1998 cedric (french)
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I made my first board(called Gunthar)3 months ago,
since this time,i've shaped boards for my friends
and now there are 4 Gunthar jrs riding on french
roads(near TOURS).
We are several shapers like that,and i hope
we'll be more and more,because the best board
you can have is the one you've shaped!
P.S.:bitoku dans ton cul!!!
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On 2/19/1998
Thomas
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could someone send me a cheep way to make a longboard
like the plans, type of wood, abec bearings etc. etc.
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On 2/14/1998
Tyler craig
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I would like to make a board but i want to laninate ctriprs of would and i dont what wood would work the best.
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On 2/12/1998 niall
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Wicked Ride. an old Cypress Gardens Mustang ski, 4' long, 9" wide. Built in Pine racing stripes in a teak deck. Tall spacers keep my tall Golden State rubber from burning my paint. runs like Carl Lewis, carves like Yan Can Cook. thanks, NCDSA!! :-)>
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