Build Your Own Tap and Turn Board
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2020
- You can't always make it to the studio, so here's how to build your own tap and turn board.
We used the following to build our board:
1. 4' by 4' 3/4" Plywood
2. 2 Foam Squares
3. Gorilla Glue
4. Polyurethane Finish
Get building and dancing. We can't wait to see what you do! - ตลก
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Just what I needed! Our neighbors are already putting up with (they're heroes) my husband playing the saxophone and now I'm getting a tapping board. I used to tap dance when I was young and I wanna do it again just for fun. i think the neighbors will appreciate the foam though.
So helpful! I spent about $35 to make mine, since my Dad had a piece of plywood available out of his workshop~thanks!
My mom sister and I are going to get supplies for three boards. Thank you for your video.......it is a GREAT help!
I loved your video, cuz was simply and easy to do that tap board thank you!!!! and have fun
I love tap dancing and if you haven't tap for a while it's like riding a bike so get out there and start tapping no matter how old you are! 🤟✌️
I am 61 and was a great dancer back in the day. Going to build a floor. We never forget how to dance!!!😁
Nice leg and foot work! ⭐️
Very helpful. Thanks so much.
Really helpful video Thanks
Sweet! I’ve been trying to learn how to flatfoot because my 3 year old daughter loves dancing to my “hillbilly music” as my wife calls it and I’d love to actually have some skill by the time she’s older.
Who would have known I’d go from building ramps to ride BMX to building floors to flatfoot with my daughter??❤️
The husband & his lil Tap dance near the end, really tickled me.😆😆😆
So cool 👍
Great video! I’m wondering why you cut the 4x4 down to 3x4.. I’m guessing it gets heavy the bigger it is! This was so easy to follow! Thanks!
Thanks for the easy-to-follow video. I have noticed that some people cut the foam into little squares. Is there any advantage? What if you just leave the foam in tact and glue it? Is that a sound issue or a cushioning issue? Which way to use the foam is best for the joints?
Thanks! Helpful video, although I'd like to see Minnie in little taps at the end. :)
This is a great video. I absolutely love it. Which of the adhesives worked best?
The Gorilla Glue worked best and has been holding up beautifully.
Which worked better, the Gorilla or general glue? This was so cute!
The Gorilla! It’s got better adhesion and is easier to use.
Why didn’t you apply poly to the bottom? Wouldn’t that protect the wood better?
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After a few months of using it, would you change anything about how you made it? Tx! 💃🏾
Husband here! If you poly the bottom, I would just do it after the foam is glued. Otherwise the glue may not adhere to the wood.
What would we change.... honestly, that sheet of plywood we picked was ugly. I would buy a higher quality piece that would also stay flatter over time. Look for “Baltic birch” plywood if you can find it. You may have to call around to a more specialized hardwood shop. It’s much more attractive, lots of plys, and stays flat.
This was awesome. Just a wondering what do you do about the wood warping? warping? I did this before. Was looking at a birch or pine board what might be heavier and a bit more expensive. Thoughts?
It’s def warped some, but I’m just pounding it into submission with my Miller and Ben’s. The hubby says Birch would be better!
I think you could add bracing underneath that would help - *depending on the thickness of the foam* - cut 6 pieces of 3/4 inch furring strip - 4 to "picture frame" the outside edges, then the other 2 spaced out evenly in the middle - use a good wood glue and pre drill the furring strips to attach from the bottom with short screws.
@ Lowe's or Home Depot, 1x2 - 8ft is a little over $1 - 1x4 - 8ft is under $2)
Full disclosure, I've never "tapped" as the cool kids say, have no desire to do so for that matter, but thanks to boredom and insomnia, I've ventured down the ole TH-cam rabbit hole.
Rubber vs foam backing - anyone know the pros and cons of each? The rubber will have better longevity of course as it's more hard wearing, but I'm wondering how they perform on different floors, acoustics, how much spring, etc.
Hi. Thanks for the video. How thick should the foam tiles be? Yours look quite long too. I guess it would not matter if mine are shorter and the lengths are stuck in pieces rather than one whole run? Let me know, please.
They’re mostly there to give you some bounce and cushion for knees and joints. Any thickness should be fine. One of the HSPVA kids used an old yoga mat and that worked beautifully as well!
I have an unfinished sheet of plywood that I’ve been using as a tap board for almost 2 years. I’d love to retrofit it with foam and poly. Do you think the tap dust would adversely affect application of poly at this point?
It might. If it’s sandable, the poly buys you a little more before your plywood chips up.
If you can sand it, then apply several coats you’ll be fine. My was a little bit too slick in the beginning so my tap teacher told to spray a coat of Aquanet on it and it worked brilliantly.
This seems sooooo small! I’m in need for something similar as a tap dancer that I can use at any hours in my apartment complex. Ideas?
........So far, I’ve come up with combining your ideas with cutting boards to match the foam flooring - as to create a versatile & mobile flooring. I’m just DESPERATE to find a virtually sound-proof TAP floor that’s also friendly to traveling routines/steps. I live in a very old building - 8-plex. We all have wood floors. So I certainly can’t risk damaging my floors, but I’m also sensitive in bothering others - and my hours are pretty backwards. So I’m beyond desperate to find a solution. PLEASE HELP!
I saw one video a while back that they bought two 4 x 4 planks and then hinged them together... then you can unfold it like a game board for easy storage as well. I might try this as I find the 4 x 4 looks a bit small as well.
hey! i’m a little late on this but is the cushion underneath of the wood a necessity? I’d be putting my wood board on top of carpet in a bedroom so i was just wondering
It’s def not necessary- it helps the acoustics of the board and it’s a little cushion for your joints.
Thanks for sharing! is the Polyurethane Finish necessary? or could you just tap straight on the plywood?
If you don’t it can cause issues with your shoes
If you don't, you'll end up with a huge Black spot on your board that's unattractive.
@@eloucks88 what kind of issues? What would it do to them?
Would rubber gym matts work? Like ¼inch thick?or is foam preferred
Totally!
You're good... I would just get the board slap that rubber matting on and start tapping!
What could you use instead of polyurethane? I prefer something less toxic if possible. Any recommendation?
So the poly is going to stop the wood from chipping and flaking- Even with multiple coats of poly that def still happened. If you were not tapping, you could probably get away with using a more natural oil or finish, but would need to continue oiling it every so often (like a cutting board)
Is this board suitable for pointe shoes? Will it tear up the bottom of my shoes, or will the polyurethane make it ok? Just want to make sure it will be good for shoes other than tap shoes before I gather supplies. Thanks!!
Yes, but if you’re tapping on it as well, you might want to consider getting some roll out marley for it. I’ve put some dents in mine over the last few months. You can also use shower pan liner as a cheaper alternative to marley.
@@courtneychilton6342 how would you recommend to adhere the Marley to the floor? Glue? Tape?
@@courtneychilton6342 what's Marley?
@@softshoesandsonics in another video I saw there is double sided Marley tape.. u apply tape at the four sides and then lay Marley over to hold it onto the board.
What thickness are the foam squares?
They were about an inch. I've been happily surprised with how well they've kept their shape.
I would say more like 5/8” 😆
I have one question? Where do you get the board?
home depot or another hardware store that sells wood
Have you done one of the same size but foldable?
I haven’t- it could be workable depending on how you build it. I tap hard, so I wanted as solid a board as possible
Can you spray paint it ? If so do u do it before the coat?
Possibly- I would try it before the poly. If you’re tapping on it, it will get beat up. Mine has a pretty funky patina on it after almost a year’s use!
Why kind of wood is this?
That's just plyboard. How's the sound when you tap?
Hi! Is there a certain thickness of plywood that would be best? I don’t want to spend $$$ on a board and I love making things, but I want to be sure it’s safe!
3/4 inch works really well. I’ve used it a lot in the last few months and it’s still great.