Pack To Go Back September 21, 2009

I’ve started packing to go back across the Atlantic pond.

Gato Heroi Fin for A dollar.

Deck Numero Tres September 12, 2009

I made another deck today. This time I used poplar wood. It was pretty thick so I planed it down a couple of times. Not the flexiest of boards but it’s made for cruising. This is probably my cleanest board yet.

The default four stripes that rep SCO! Took out the dark blue and replaced it with a light brown.

Not sure how I’m going to grip the top yet.

New Skateboard Deck September 10, 2009

Thought about making another surfboard. Ended up making a skateboard deck. This is the second time I’ve made a deck with fiberglass. The last time I made one was about four years ago. The skills and techniques I gained from building surfboards definitely sped up the process. I’m extremely happy with the result.

Like  a surfboard, it always starts with a template.

Gotta cut the wood.

The rails were rounded with a surform planer and sandpaper.

Cardboard boxes are pretty essential for making decks. This is the spray station.

I thought white would look nice under the resin

Colours look better on white when you’re going for a retro look.

Gotta add the sco.

Sco close up with some posca trials.

Cut and laid out.

Mitch was repairing the fins on a board he made while I worked my deck.

My first lam attempt.

Lam failure. I actually like the way it looks.

Hot coat on deck.

Successful lam attempt on the buttom.

Finished top lam.

Finished bottom lam.

I placed the trucks on the deck to see what the finished board would look like. It looked mint.

I stole Matt’s grip that’s been laying in the garage all summer. Cut a slit to show the subtle SCO!

The finished thing.

About to take a trip. Taken by Stevo.

And it was pretty sick. Taken by Stevo.

The art of retro.

Here’s a summary picture.