The ULTIMATE Guide to Making a Longboard | CashedOutBoards

In this video I show step by step how to make a longboard. This is the complete process, from which raw materials to use to, to how to press, share, and finish your board. I spend a lot of time focusing on the press to shape the longboard to give it its kick tails and concave. The video was edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio 11 and shot with both a Canon t3i and a GoPro hero 3+.

Materials list for the longboard: 1/8 Baltic Birch, Wood glue, Wood filler putty, Paint, Stain, Clear coat, Grip tape

Materials list for the press: Sturdy base board, Scraps of wood/shims, 2x4s, Threaded metal rod, nuts, washers

Tools used: Tape measure, square, straight edge, circuar saw, chop saw, abrasive wheel chop saw, grinder, drill and drill press, wrenches/ratchets, clamps, graph paper, jig saw, belt sander, dremel tool, router, sand paper, counter sync, palm sander, stencils, masking tape, air brush, foam brushes, scuff pads, buffer and compound, razor blades

[RoyMcAvoy]

This is the best DIY longboard video I've ever watched.

[swaggadiesstudio]

Hey look! Somebody who actually puts a concave into their board and knows what they're doing!

[johnjohnston]

I have to say, this is one of the nicest long boards I have seen regarding the fit and finish of the product... Nicely done Sir....

[alanrudkavich]

Best tutorial I have ever seen on YouTube

[bfenix]

Hey Cash, just wanted to express my gratitude for the video. I'm finishing college and in this semester I designed an electric longboard which I had to make a model of. For that, your video, especially the DIY clamps part, helped immensely, so BIG thanks man!

[jsams]

I love your videos. I have made a few boards using your technique and they turned out way better than expected! Thanks for sharing.

[johnvodopija]

This is a really well put together build tutorial. I learned a lot and will be using the techniques you demonstrated. What an amazing finished product. Top job and thank you.

[mccuseme]

This was the most helpful video i could find for this. I made a longboard of my own earlier this year, it was the first one ive made so i had no clue what i was doing. In the end, my trucks werent straight, one sheet delaminated, and my griptape was frayed around the edges. I plan to make another this summer and im confident that this video will help me perfect my cruiser

[pyonstar]

This video was PERFECT. I will definitely need it later! I have commented on your previous videos, saying good things but this takes it to a whole new level... Thank you so much! Keep up the good work!

[quantumpeep]

Put the nuts on the rod prior to cutting, remove nut after to allow for easy threading:) Cool vid!

[JT-yeqo]

Wow, nice vid man. Thanks for breaking down each step. I've made a few boards just as a hobby but haven't been able to get enough concave. I'm gonna try the press you showed on my next project. Thanks man, keep it up.

[adestradoronline]

Very nice! Thanks a lot.
Regards from Brazil.

[claudiaromero]

this is the best longboard diy tutoriales I have ever seen

[ignae]

Props to dad for encouraging his kid to top level woodworking with something he likes. No college necessary for this kid. He will do just fine.

[andrewfarkas]

Thanks, now I know how to make my very own longboard.

[reneebusch]

I literally appreciate you sm for this video!! I’m making one as a present for my BF

[kenzoleclercq]

You made one of the best board of all the youtube video's of making your own longboard you did an amaizing job man looks lik from the store

[macyoshi]

Best video I have seen yet bro thanks for making this.

[KyleCWong]

Great detail in 10 minutes! The finished product looks awesome, thanks for sharing!

[martylawson]

You could be the Norm Abram (New Yankee Workshop) of the skateboard world! Great job with making a detailed and informative video. Thanks