Build a Longboard or Skateboard

In this video Jonathan and I build a couple longboards.
Link to dovetail jig: bit.ly/kmwmf
Dovetail Starter Kit Giveaway: Jonathan is also giving away a kit of tools that will get you started down the path of cutting perfect dovetails. Click the link for more info:
gleam.io/Xbb9M/dovetail-start...
Link to Katz-Moses woodworking shop KZbin channel / @katzmosestools
Tip Jar... / mikefarrington
Here are the trucks we used:
amzn.to/2RFD2h3
Grip tape:
amzn.to/2FkTTEC

[@davidwhite9906]

Add this guy to my top 5!!! No gimmicks and it wasn’t like an infomercial for some product! Just a guy spreading his knowledge of a craft and that’s what I like to see!

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you very much. Thats my style, just show what I know.

[@katzmosestools]

Great video Mike! So much fun and we had such a great time with you, the Mrs. And the apprentice!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jonathan. It was a pleasure having you guys out. Lets do it again sometime.

[@wayphun72]

Best part about this video that included Katz-Moses is he didn't try to sell us something, infomercial style. Love your work Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@willford8475]

The Shop Apprentice was pleased as Punch! It's a great thing to have this type of video of him.

[@MikeFarrington]

He was so excited. That is a very special moment I was lucky to catch on camera.

[@superdeldiablo]

I love the way you made your bent tamplate. Very easy and simple for an even curve. Thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@josephscisson5253]

Mike your the man! the details the description the process the flow of your style and the work is just flawless. Defiently top notch !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@rchavez5056]

Now I see my problem of why I can't stay on the board. I'm not wearing rain boots like the apprentice. Great job!! It made his day.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! The boots are key.

[@20thCenturyPox]

Woodworking aside, Mike Farrington has the most soothing voice on the internet! Another great video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Seems like I get two types of comments, your voice is soothing or your voice is too soft and annoying. I guess I can't please everyone. Anyway, thank you very much, and the fact that you liked the video is great.

[@johnscott1153]

Well Mike, the big smiles from your son at the end of the video says it all. Best apprentice ever. Great work again.

[@MikeFarrington]

You know its funny, I really didn't have a good reason for wanting to build a skateboard, other than a mild mid life crisis, but when I saw The Shop Apprentice and how happy he was, the whole world and everything in it made sense.

[@elan3studio765]

Nice Video.... I'm sooo glad that Katz & yourself teamed up or I wouldn't have found your channel as soon as I did.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Great to have you onboard.

[@danielwatson1388]

Was never a fan of skateboards, was a inline skater myself. But this right here inspired me to try and build one. Great video

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats great to hear. I think you will have fun building one.

[@michaelanderson7260]

Watching you make your skateboard made think about the skateboards I used to build back in the mid 60’s. That’s when skateboarding first became popular. Today’s skateboards are allot safer with the wide truck tires, we only had a hard composite type truck tires like what was on roller skates back then.

[@MikeFarrington]

Technology has really helped skateboarding. These were fun to build.

[@lwoodt1]

Well, that project kept things rolling right along.

[@MikeFarrington]

Nailed it.

[@diydad6723]

Nice job guys, shop apprentice seams satisfied with your work 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@SeanEnuks]

AWESOME CRAFTSMANSHIP!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@carpenterone3]

Really cool Mike 😎

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@MarvMarshall]

Every single video of yours is even more interesting from another. How do you do this? I think the apprentice inspires you a lot, doesn't he? I think that is a hidden trick of your success. Well done keep it going, please

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Maybe I'll included the story in a video some time, but my shop apprentice is the reason I started my KZbin channel, so in a way he is the key to my success.

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Hey Mike, your not that old, my oldest son is 33, and he skated a lot, this gave me the idea to build them a new skate! And yes Blink 182 was a group he liked, like No Use For a Name, Green Day....Great video like always, and thanks for the idea!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Build him a board he'll love it!

[@Purveyorofawesome]

I’m here to kick ass, great shirt!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. I have gotten some weird looks from people trying to figure out what it says.

[@bobbysimon9699]

Nice. I will have to look into bent lamination kits.

[@MikeFarrington]

It will open up a whole world of woodworking.

[@Myrkskog]

I need to think up a cool name for my garage turned workshop.

[@MikeFarrington]

Gotta name your shop!

[@Woodden]

Way to go dad with the shop apprentice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jameslawson7225]

Cool.👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@hazembata]

Damn! Where did you get that monster bit for the shaper? Do they make something like that for routers? Also, I've looked for vacuum kits and they are really expensive. Can you link to one that's affordable? God bless.

[@MikeFarrington]

The shaper cutter is from Amana. They make all manner of flush trim bits for routers, nothing even close to the shaper cutter though. Look up white side router bits. They have a few innovative flush trim bits. Here is a link to a more affordable vac kit. www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=51167&cat=1,43314&ap=1

[@jonfrias5349]

Awesome video! Structurally, how important are the veneer layers? I feel really bad using an amazing piece of wood and covering it with grip tape lol

[@MikeFarrington]

They are not structural. You could easily make a board with only the 1/8" plywood layers. Its just a question of how many layers is the right amount for your weight, which comes down to personal preference.

[@michaelpearce9322]

This is a great video, my niece and I are going to try this. If you don't have a vacuum sealer, what would you suggest to just to get the curve for the long boards

[@MikeFarrington]

They make hand pump operated vacuum bags. They are less the 50 bucks I think. So that's an option. If you don't want to go that route, you will need male and female bending forms and a bunch of clamps.

[@diggler306]

I can just imagine how cool my kids would think I am if i could make them a skateboard. haha You make it seem totally achievable Mike! Just gotta figure out the vacuum press situation...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Josh. Look up Lee Valley vac press kit. You can get a bag or two and a pump for under 100. Plus it will work for other small projects. Give a skateboard build a try, it really is a quick and fun project.

[@diggler306]

@@MikeFarrington Amazing! I didn't know LV had a small kit like that. We have a LV locally so I will check that out, thanks Mike!

[@Mrfreezeee1]

Ahh reminds me of the 70s we would hit the parking garage downtown and race down 7 floors until we get cough by security ,the boards we use where more like a log with wheels ...lol

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm not going to tell you the name of the shopping mall we did the same thing in, but for me it was the 80s.

[@capnjimmy7357]

Love blink

[@MikeFarrington]

Totally.

[@StanBlaszczyk]

What shaper cutter reducers and bearing are you using on the delta shaper?

[@MikeFarrington]

Its an Amana cutter and bearing set. Part number 61292 plus the matching bearing. My shaper has a 1" spindle so I use a 1" to 1 1/4" reducer. Overall is a really nice cutting tool.

[@Z0mb13ta11ahase]

First Jonathan puts out a humidor video now you’re putting out a skateboard video? Y’all are making sure I know what I’m doing! Veneer work is so tedious I find sadly.

[@MikeFarrington]

Give is a shot, veneer work can be great fun. Plus it opens up so many doors.

[@JanBinnendijk]

Don't think you are too old to skate.. i started in 1979, and i'm still shreddin'.. :) Yup.. i turn 50 next year.. :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Nice, age is just a number. Keep at it!

[@JanBinnendijk]

@@MikeFarrington 52 .. and still shredding!.. had a motorcycle accident last year, but i now use my 27" board for Therapy!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@JanBinnendijk Love it, I'm trying to stay fit so I can keep at it as well.

[@JanBinnendijk]

@@MikeFarrington Never too Old to skate.. when you stop skating.. that is when you get old...

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

can you do a shop tour. explaining the tools you have and why. alot i havnt heard of and im looking at getting into woodworking

[@MikeFarrington]

I will do a shop tour at some point. I just haven't had the time yet.

[@Heirieh61672]

Yes please, your shop looks awesome!

[@ZippoGee]

I was thinking the same thing in the last video of yours I watched.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@ZippoGee Thank you. I'll do a tour soon.

[@goreyboggs]

You need to sell these!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! I Wish. I'd have to charge too much. If I could make them a hundred at a time, I may be able to get the price to a reasonable point, but a couple at a time, just take too long.

[@MrSurfisher]

What sander are you using in the vid?

[@MikeFarrington]

Its a Mirka Ceros. They don't make it anymore, the newer ones are called Deros I think. They make some really good sanders.

[@alexyoung3387]

Do you have a link for the bicycle pump vacuum bag you alluded to? Very fun video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Check out Lee Valley. Thank you.

[@alexyoung3387]

@@MikeFarrington awesome, thanks! Looking forward to your article in fww!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@alexyoung3387I'm so excited for it that I can hardly contain myself.

[@bjspyder4148]

How would a person in another part of the country find a quality craftsman like yourself? Or will you deliver my new kitchen to New Hampshire?

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Barbara. I wish I had an answer, guys who do good work are hard to find these days. The current market seems to reward speed and lower quality vs finer craftsmanship. Unfortunately, I don't do long distance deliveries of large projects. Smaller projects, I don't mind shipping.

[@migvel_]

Which Glue did you use ?

[@MikeFarrington]

Titebond 3.

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

!;-) Thankyou

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Hey man if you're fifty years old and do five ollies a day just to "stay in the game" - like this middle earther - you can call yourself an old dude that shouldn't be riding a skateboard. 😎 Until then - keep on truckin'. ps - I'm definitely making one of these!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Is that the key to staying young? Only 5 per day. I can do that. Thank you. Let me know how yours turns out.

[@brozzi9951]

8.5 is kinda small for a longboard most are from 9-10 inches

[@MikeFarrington]

After making a few of these over the years I agree.

[@ExpressVanCamper]

....and if you don't have a wide belt sander. Old is 63 and longboarding. You still look young my friend.

[@MikeFarrington]

If you don't have a wide belt, using the planer with a sled will work. The other option is to find a small local shop with a wide belt and rent time. I sand stuff for a ton of small time makers in my area. 63 and still on a longboard is awesome. I hope thats me.

[@callumsimpson4521]

What is that sander?!

[@MikeFarrington]

Mirka Ceros, its no longer made. I think they make one called the Deros now.

[@lucasblack9993]

Why is it called the boardroom???? He says it like it's something we all know about....but I don't get it??

[@MikeFarrington]

The Boardroom is my incredibly awesome, totally hilarious name for my wood shop. I say it like its something we all know because its a joke thats supposed to be obvious.

[@FOMI1970]

What ...!!! No likes until now ...!!! What is wrong with you people ...??? The only logical response to this build is a big (like) .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@MrPeteroud]

so how old are you 85? come on. i am 45 and i still skate. great work man. you are as old as you feel .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I agree, you are only as old as you feel.

[@hallowed001]

Betwen the Hammer and the Anvil........ nice Judas Priest reference \MM/

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Doug. You picked up on that quick! Its a great song.

[@hallowed001]

its my favorite band..im going to Portland tomorrow and they are having something this weekend called Headbanger Con i may have to check out ha

[@MikeFarrington]

Its true everything has a Con these days, though Headbanger Con sounds like something I'd attend.

[@brooksbrooks6805]

Skateboards and Longboards are 2 different things... the term is not some new fad

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, that statement was sarcastic, and poking fun at my own age.

[@airethomasberlinger5575]

can u make me one please i love you soo much

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@airethomasberlinger5575]

@@MikeFarrington np 💗💗💗💖💖💖

[@airethomasberlinger5575]

Can you please make me one please please please

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. I wish I had the time.

[@guitarwi3rdo]

I'm pretty sure "what's my age again" is a bit more specific than "acting the wrong age"

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ignae]

Build a Longboard or Skateboard (with 100K of equipment)

[@MikeFarrington]

200k dude, get it right.

[@bi_shandhamkhuman2815]

Could u make for me, please. I'll send my address and money

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Unfortunately, I won't be making any more skateboards for a while.

[@bi_shandhamkhuman2815]

If u have time to make, please contact me in this WhatsApp no. [phone]

[@izxixhmeme9159]

It’s a longboard 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MikeFarrington]

You are correct.