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I said I was going to build a board, here it is.

83K views 328 replies 110 participants last post by  timmytard 
#1 ·
Its almost finished and Im stoked on how it come up for my first shot at board building.
This crazy idea was born after coming home from japan with my DIY swallowtail supermodel, the swallowtail worked so well but the nose needed to be longer and a more gradual up turn.
So I went to work designing my dream board, I gave it rocker between the bindings and camber outside just like a NS or BTX board and of course the big rocker nose and swallowtail. The length is 180.
I built a press, molds and everything else I needed to build this board and finally, its almost done. It just needs a few more coats of spar varnish on the veneer top sheet and to expose the inserts.

Here are a few pics.









 
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#7 ·
huh... The things I'd do with the money used to buy a press and machine the molds...

is part of snowboarding going the way of longboarding in that people can finally design and build their own boards? Can't wait to see a lot of people's designs on how a snowboard should be...

might be interesting...
 
#8 ·
I didnt pop down to the local snowboard press shop and flash my credit card lol. Its not as expensive as you think if you arent scared to sweat a little.

This is my press it owes me around $200 and the molds are routed from MDF sheets

 
#28 ·
With any luck I will have 5 with me in Hokkaido all with varying flex

what are the hoses doing? just curious
The hoses are how the pressure is applied, below is a better pic. When the hoses are flat there is no pressure, pump them up with compressed air and it applies pressure to the board.


That's awesome my man, do you have pictures from throughout the process? I'd be interested to see those as well because I am completely amazed at you lol!
I do but they are scattered atm. I will document the process on one of the next boards I build

The hoses are to apply pressure. Very nice work! Custom ETM splits coming soon...
I drew up the split last night. Can someone please measure the width of their large sparks?

Very awesome! The ultimate Man project.

I had the same idea last year, did the research, printed the templates but haven't found the time to build the press and such...still would like to finish it sometime.
Just keep at it. Ive been doing this build for around 8 months, a bit here and a bit there.
 
#31 ·
I had a feelin' special ingredients were being added:thumbsup::eusa_clap:

Man, that thing is gonna go fast with the addition of the Nos, bravo!:eusa_clap:


You're an inspiration to us all:bowdown:

I was thinkin' of building a longboard press a couple years ago, I got all the shit to finish it. I just haven't started it yet.
Now I'm thinkin', fuck that. Longboarding is cool, but it doesn't even come close to snowboarding.

I would much rather build a snowboard.

Hurry up & get on that thing, I'm itchin' for a review.

TT













TT
 
#34 ·
Well if I win the lottery, I will.

& for bein' such a nice guy & letting me try your board, you can come to Alaska with me for 4 or 5 months.

I better start playin' the lottery!


TT
 
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