Preventing Vinyl Creepage
Here's how to prevent the vinyl from sneaking in between your veneer and mold, so that you get a nice tight pressing
Breather Netting Tips
Breather netting provides a pathway for the air to find it's way out of the Thin Air Press.
Clamping Tips
Sometimes you need a little extra clamping power to make sure those radical bends shape up nicely.
Veneer Prep Tips
Worst case scenario when working with your Thin Air Press vacuum bag is that you will get a hole or tear in the vinyl of your bag.
Sealing Tape Tips
The vast majority of leaks that occur when using the Thin Air Press vacuum bag come from the sealing tape on the one open end of the bag. Read these tips on how to avoid these issues.
How To Fix A Warped Board
if you find yourself with a warped deck, we've got a relatively easy DIY solution to try and fix it.
Two Inch Drop Deck
Many people ask if it is possible to make a drop board using our Thin Air Press. This tutorial goes through the process involved to making this type of deck.
One Inch Drop Deck Build
This tutorial shows how to build a 1″ drop deck in one glue-up. The great thing about this deck is it can be built in less than 3 hours (not including the glue drying time).
How to Apply Carbon Fiber
This tutorial goes through in detail, the steps to laminate carbon fiber onto the top and bottom of a skateboard deck.
How to Cut Carbon Fiber
Here is an easy fix that will help keep your carbon fiber straight and without annoying pulls in the cloth. This tip will help the finished job look cleaner and more professional.
How to Apply RockitLam
This tutorial describes all the steps necessary to laminate our ROCKITLAM to a longboard.
How to Apply Camber
Here is a tutorial on how to apply camber to one of our pintail decks or a custom shaped longboard.