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3rd June 2012, 11:08 AM #1
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Hi
I am about to start experimenting making a skateboard. Any suggestions to assist on types of veneers, configuration of grain direction etc. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
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3rd June 2012, 01:10 PM #2
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Re: skateboards
Hi John
Welcome to the forum. Can't help you though. I made my first and last deck when I was 16 (pre google, pre forums) Put heaps of effort in, was super proud, and it snapped in the first 10 minutes. Been buying them ever since.
Danny
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3rd June 2012, 02:46 PM #3
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Canadian maple seems to be the timber of choice but I'd have a go with some European birch ply are you vacuum pressing or cold shaping?
Cheers
Steve
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4th June 2012, 07:01 AM #4
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4th June 2012, 08:16 AM #5
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Timber for skate boards
When I was selling Paulownia I had a small number of customers interested in the timber because of it's low weight. It is not a normal structural timber but as your relieing on the fibre glass exterior for strength then this is not a problem. Paulownia is a staright grained timber that is easy to work with. I'ts softer than WRC but more user friendly. Give it a thought. There is a supplier in Burleigh Heads paulowniatimbersales.com.au.
Whitewood
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