r/LongboardBuilding

3K archived posts · Nov 2011 – Sep 2026

Because Can is ≥ Should

r/LongboardBuilding

All about making custom skateboards. This reddit community is about building boards from wood laminated in a press, glued together from pieces or constructed of plywood. This is the place where builders can help one another and show off their creations.

Created Nov 9, 2011

6.3KMembers (last snapshot)

3KArchived posts

All about the Construction and Modification of Longboards __________________________________

Boardbuilding Links

The Handmade Skateboard. Written by Matt Berger For sale at:SK8 Makers, Amazon, Roarockit
DIY Skate Jason at DIY Skate has done a great job compiling different building methods.
Dimm press An efficient, cheap, effective press making technique.
Roarockit Everything you want to know about making skateboards using atmospheric pressure. Many tutorials. New and innovative tools made specifically for board building.

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Popular Reddit Boardbuilding Searches

Dimm Press Inexpensive method of making a skateboard.
Hydraulic Press Home built Hydraulic presses.
Thin Air Press Popular Vacuum Bagging method of making a skateboard.
Vacuum All things vacuum.
Press The works. If you cannot find it above look here.
Tutorials Tutorials posted on Reddit
[Baltic Birch Plywood] (http://www.reddit.com/r/LongboardBuilding/search?q=baltic+birch&restrict_sr=on) Baltic Birch Plywood builds and where to buy.
[Veneer] (http://www.reddit.com/r/LongboardBuilding/search?q=veneer&restrict_sr=on) 1/6" Maple Veneer builds and where to buy.

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Things to Remember

Do Post

Your Board building project including pictures showing how they were pressed
Your cool board building tools
How you fixed your broken or warped boards
Post your modification like re-cutting and doing drop through in an old board
Show us how your homemade board failed and what you think you did wrong!
Show us links to small independent boardbuilders who build limited editions and Custom Commissions.

Do Not Post

Pictures of your new store bought board
Comments or posts lambasting or bashing companies or individual projects
Constructive Criticism is more than welcome, you should expect it if you decide to post your project here.
Whenever possible answer builders questions here.

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