Many times over the years we have been asked how to make a longboard that is longer than the 48" veneers we sell at Roarockit. This tutorial on making a 55" Dancer shows how to edge-join veneer to make a board as long as you like.

This first deck in the series is a very unique double drop deck (1" drop deck with drop through truck mounting) that we created to show off four unique graphic applications. 

This tutorial is an extension of our 55" Longboard Dancer tutorial where we demonstrated the process involved with laminating a board longer than the standard 48" long skateboard veneers. In that tutorial you may have noticed that the top side of the deck had a unique grip tape pattern... well, this is how we did it!

There are many different types of presses that can build a skateboard. Depending on the choice of wood, there are pros and cons to each type of press. 

A discussion about vacuum pressure, it's source and what it can do.

The best maple for skateboards is grown in northern Canada and is called Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum).

There are 3 glues commonly used for making skateboards and this list is to help you choose the right glue for your production needs. How much clamping pressure, how to apply glue, and how much glue is discussed here.

Independent board builder, Rob De Freitas, shows how to find and fix a hole in a Thin Air Press Vacuum bag.

This is our most economical introduction to board building, and is our answer to the 'mini-cruiser' craze that has been hitting the streets around the world. Introducing... the Lil'Rockit Builder Kit.
 

Professional Pyrographer & Champion of Stile

Edge-joining broken or too-small pieces or sheets of 1/16" maple

Schools around the world use Roarockit's Thin Air Press Technology to teach students how to make their own skate/longboards in the classroom. This is a basic overview of teaching a 5 day class using our pre-shaped veneers and foam molds. 
 

A tip to keep your sealing tape clean

Here's how to prevent the vinyl from sneaking in between your veneer and mold, so that you get a nice tight pressing

There is an art to opening the sealed end of your TAP bag.

Breather netting provides a pathway for the air to find it's way out of the Thin Air Press.

Sometimes you need a little extra clamping power to make sure those radical bends shape up nicely.

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.

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.

if you find yourself with a warped deck, we've got a relatively easy DIY solution to try and fix it.