How Do You Make A Longboard?
A longboard says as much about a person as the clothes they wear. I’ve seen boards anywhere from 36-18 inches long in every shape imaginable. Some boards are colorful; some are simply left the color of the wood. Store-bought boards are usually dull and uniform. They never complement your personality like a handmade one can. Isn’t it fitting that you should build your own other than buy one? Step 1 Designing the shape and size of the longboard is the most important part of the longboard making process. This is the most obvious aspect of the board. This is also the most initial visual part of the board. The first step is to shape the board. Start by cutting the 2’x4′ plywood sheet into two 1’x 4′ sheets. Mix together the resin in the kit and place the fiberglass cloth over one of the plywood sheets. Coat the sheet with the resin and place the other plywood sheet on top, like a fiberglass sandwich between identical sheets of plywood. The fiberglass is very important. It not only acts as a