Easy, Inexpensive, DIY Skateboard - Part 1: Making the Mold
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- I wanted to share a cheap and easy way to make a skateboard that requires only a hand full of inexpensive tools. The first step in this process is making a set of molds which we will be doing in the Dimm Press style, which is one of the easiest and most forgiving types of mold you can make. Get out there and make some boards!
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This is the best video I've seen! I'm 15 and only recently got into skateboarding but I've always loved woodworking and I was very surprised to see that you need a mold for them. I was super anxious because mold-making is normally super difficult but this is by far the best video series I've seen, it's made me far less anxious about making a board and actually is getting me excited!
You can do it! It can be an inexpensive project, and it feels so good to ride a board that you've made yourself
i wish i had seen this video a while ago. Was trying to make custom fingerboard molds and through a lot of trial and error ended up doing a very similar prototype using insulation foam. this video could of saved me so much time
I’ve just got into the idea of making my own boards. This video series so far has been the best I’ve seen on the internet and I will definitely be following it more closely when I come to making my Mold.
I'm so glad you find it helpful! I'm hoping to have some more brief, overview-level videos on these techniques out in the coming months. Good luck with your build!
Excellent video. Thx buddy
How much would this all roughly be?
Hello !!! Can you please tell me you many inches are for the concave please ? Thanks a lot !!!
where do you get the baltic birch? I've looked all over and can't seem to find any at the right size of 1/8".
where do you buy the single ply wood?
How many boards can you press before the foam starts to lose its shape? A few for you & your friends.
do you have the link to the foam installation and pine wood for an 8 inch wide board I'm a little confused but nice video
and the whole saw
This is the kind of foam I used:
www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-250-2-in-x-48-in-x-8-ft-R-10-Scored-Squared-Edge-Insulation-Sheathing-52DD/202085962
And this is the drywall hole-saw:
www.homedepot.com/p/Wal-Board-Tools-1-25-in-Drywall-Saw-with-Wood-Handle-and-Steel-Blade-04-002/202954537
The pine is just any 1x8 board you can get in a lumber section, but you can back the mold halves on any wood that's the dimensions of your mold. Plywood, 2x8, anything stiff and flat will work.
Been a recent follower. You have inspired me to create my own boards. Can I use gum tree instead of maple or birch as my dekc wood? What are your thoughts on this?
Would a 3d printed mold be ok?
Bet
@Good Roads So I want to make a skateboard deck for myself and have like a normal skateboard deck that you would buy at a store could you maybe make a video on that or some thing?
I plan on doing a more standard deck at some point this year but for the time being check out the freestyle deck I pressed with a 3d printed mold or my more recent series on the colab I'm doing with Roarockit on the freeride longboard deck. Both of those techniques would work to make a standard street deck
@@GoodRoads what would the tail and nose be in length if the board was 32” by 7.75”?
@@suefrank8645 A standard kicktail is about 6". I'd add a little extra length to your mold and then cut it down to the right size when you shape the deck
@@GoodRoads sorry I’m new to skateboarding just one more question the nose would be about 4inch or do u recommend a different size?
@@suefrank8645 Nope for a standard skate the nose would either be 6" as well or a smidge longer
Sorry to disturb you but here in Italy that foam is pretty difficult to find because here the r's scale isn't used. I have a question for you, as Wikipedia says: "R-value is a measure of how well a two-dimensional barrier, such as a layer of insulation, a window or a complete wall or ceiling, resists the conductive[5] flow of heat" So shouldn't be more correct to use the "Compressive Strength" as parameter? I found a lot of specs on the homedepot website and a r7,5 mean 103Kpa while r10 mean 172Kpa. Do you think 120Kpa would work?
Hey! Yes. Compressive strength is exactly what we're looking for, if those stats are right then 120Kpa should work. There's no reason you couldn't make a freestyle longboard with this method, but you might want an additional layer of plywood. The foam only needs to be as thick as the tallest feature on your board, so unless you want steep kicktails, the standard 2" / 50mm sheets will work.
@@GoodRoads thank you soo much! Which could be the problem of using a too hard foam? I have seen a 280 kPa foam.
That would absolutely not be a problem. If you can get harder foam, get it. The only reason I'm using the softer stuff is that it's commonly available here in the states. Harder foam will preserve the details of your mold better and last longer, go for it!
how do i make the press
Got another video on how to do just that in the series:
th-cam.com/video/BVGzxzmGN3w/w-d-xo.html
Good Roads thank youu
Hey man, thank you so much. Now my friends and I are making our own boards and its cause of your video instructions. Much appreciated!!!
Dude, that's great to hear! I hope you guys are having fun and I'd love to see some of your builds
I can't believe that 1300 peoples are doing this
Who needs made in china skate boards when you can diy from the 🇺🇸
None of my local stores carry r10 foam only thing I could get was r5 I cut two of the same peices glued them together it seems pretty thick I’m also making an oldschool deck with a longer wheelbase and no nose. How do you suggest making a mold for no concave no nose and single kick ?
That's about as easy of a mold as you could make, just cut the wedge out for your tail and you're good to go!
Do u have a working link for the foam I need to find it but homedepot and Lowe’s don’t have it anymore
Surprised this channel made it under my radar for so long.
Really liking all your DIY board building videos.
I've been wanting to make a video on the dimm press myself, but this is really good. It says it all.
Thanks man! Glad you're liking the videos
Also: I dig your channel, tonnes of good info in there! I've got to go through all your truck breakdowns and experiments for some projects I want to tackle.
Great videos, I watched the 4 part series and also the design one. I'm definitely going to make one with my daughter. You said you can get the wood on Amazon, do you have a material list that you can post or send. Thanks. I will post pictures once we finish.
Here's what I could find for the correct plywood on amazon: www.amazon.com/Baltic-Birch-Plywood-Grade-Clear/dp/B07YR7DZLN/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1
Otherwise it's just some rigid insulation foam from Home Depot or Lowes, and some wood to back the mold with. Good luck with the build! Can't wait to see how it comes out!
I hear a terrible high pitch noise 🤷♂️🙁
Is that a pvc foam?, Great clips by the way.
What type of foam is that
It's the sheet insulation that you can get from a Home Depot or Lowes
Why don't you just use a hot wire cutter?
I know.....i am here due to extra low budget 😑
What size is that sheet of birch
Where to get the foam??
Great video series! My first two attempts are not as great as if like. I was only able to find 1/4 in Baltic birch plywood. I can't find it on Amazon in long enough sheets. Any chance you could share a link? My tail and nose kicks are not high enough? Advise? Thought about using wood (2x10) to make the molds instead of the foam, thoughts? Thank you!
Finding good sheets on Amazon can be tough, the best way to do it is to actually go to a lumber yard. If they don't have baltic birch in stock they should be able to order it for you. You can get a 5ft x 5ft sheet which is enough to make a couple boards depending on the size board you're making
Hi! I am not from USA and i cant seem to find any foam similar to the one you used here. Do you think this method works with Styrofoam with high density?
Yeah, as long as the foam is stiff enough it should work
Hi, would the pressing method used in this series be suitable for 1.5mm maple veneer? I only ask, as most methods online which use veneer typically use a vacuum press. Cheers.
I would lean towards no. To press a veneer deck with a two-part mold you need a pretty precisely matched set of molds so there are no gaps when you clamp everything together. You _can_ use this method and add a sheet of something soft like a yoga mat to both sides of the mold to try to account for any gaps, but it's not a guarantee and you lose the ability to have super accurate curves. It would work better for something like a cruiser than a street deck.
@@GoodRoads Thanks for your help, I'll stick with the ply and send you a pic when I'm all done! Good job with the series, cheers!
Is it 1 inch or 3/4 inch pine board for the mold backing board?
Either should work, I've done as thin as 1/2"
What are the dimensions of the block of foam you used? And where did you get it
32 x 8.25 finished size ////Give 6.5 for tail ////Give 6.5 for nose /////concave only in the center portion ///14.75 wheelbase between trucks///Resin is the strongest
Do you happen to have a link to the specific birch cuts you buy?
Sure thing! This is one that I've used a bunch:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAI5GC/
This is great!! I was wondering where you got the wood from? I was searching for some at Home Depot and Lowes that were thin enough but they didn't carry any!
Looking to start making my first bored but all I can find near me with out ordering it is poplar would that b a aliquot substitute or would ya recommend just ordering it
Cut one piece of the mould put it in a frame cover it with a sheet of plastic than spray with expanding foam let it set then cut the foam flat I don't know weather that could work I'm not a skater or board builder just a thought could maybe pour from epoxy resin aswel /concrete
Thank you so much. Hope to make my own board soon. Trying to make Old school boards for myself. God Bless you on your journey. 🙂❤🙏🏻
Hi there. Excellent videos, thanks. You suggest using plywood already cut to the length and width of the final deck but isn't it necessary to allow for some extra trimming? If the boards are the exact size of the final deck could there be a risk of delamination? Thanks!!
Leaving some extra for overhang is a good idea, not just to help avoid delam but also because the sheets can sometimes shift in the layup which means you have less space where all the layers overlap
@@GoodRoads Ok, thanks for your quick reply. How much would you recommend? 1 inch or is that too much? Cheers.
That should be plenty
@@GoodRoads Thanks.
I love your content.
But could you pls make a video on how to staint maple veneer?this step makes me a lot of hard time as the penetration of the stain just not happens properly.
Thank you
Any idea on how to apply a camber?
I've tried shimming the mold to get camber or rocker but I haven't been super happy with the results. I haven't figured out a good way to do that with this style of mold yet
What are the dimensions of the mold?
I can’t find the foam anywhere
How thick is the foam?
About two inches, you can also glue layers of foam together to get blocks of different sizes. Spray adhesive works really well. Check this video out to see one way of doing that: th-cam.com/video/WtqDzXJMKAs/w-d-xo.html
@@GoodRoads Thank you very much. On the other hand your videos are great!
where u get these
Wow !
Thanks
Where can we get layers?
Just posted this reply to a comment on another video so I hope you don't mind the copy & paste: If you're looking for 1/8" (or 3mm) birch plywood like I use in this build you can sometimes find it on amazon, but calling around to local lumber yards is also a good bet. If they have it in stock you can usually get a 5ft x 5ft sheet for pretty cheap and if they don't they may be able to order it for you.
If you're looking for veneers Roarockit sells them in small quantities, or you may be able to find a shaper in your area who will sell you some. If you're trying to press a deck out of veneers don't use this method though. I've got videos of a couple different methods that will work better for that style build here on the channel
Question, Can a normal styrofoam work? Like the white ones?
It's going to be too soft. Even some of the insulation foam is too soft, look for something with an R-value of 8 or 9 or higher. It will be printed right on the foam, something like "R-8"
@@GoodRoads polystirene xps is okay?
5 ***** videos!
Have already all the materials and tools. Will start this week. I'll show it to you when is finished.
I've been considering doing a shorter, more condensed version of the series, do you think that would be helpful? Can't wait to see what you come up with!
@@GoodRoads Hi, I think it would be a good idea. Though, for biginners like me, this long version format its ideal and really helpful. Send me your email, so I can send you the resolt... Don´t forget, it will be my first one, fingers crosed ;)
Greetings from Portugal !
chris@goodroadscollective.com good luck with the build man!
Just a couple of quick questions:
Do you think this is a good choice for making a freestyle longboard?
How thick should the foam be in your opinion?
can you please tell me the name of the wood and its original size? (:
the wood for the board
The wood is called either Baltic Birch plywood or Russian Birch plywood. It can be found in a lot of sizes but one of the ways you can tell you're getting the right stuff is if you buy it from a lumber yard it will come in a 5ft x 5ft sheet. You can make a couple boards from a single sheet.
I wish you would tell us where you get stuff like the foam instead of just telling us the style foam like wanna actually help people start up like you did then put fucking links my God how hard is that