How to make a longboard | I Like To Make Stuff

[@GamerUprise]

I've watched this like 10 times. My friends and I decided to make them. We bought the wood, made the longboards and now we all love them. Thanks for the great tutorial, it helped a lot :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+Jared Lentz That's awesome Jared! Glad to hear it!

[@rosslacson6586]

+I Like To Make Stuff your super smart man i watched some of your videos im super inspired of your inventions i wish i grow up just like you

[@davidalford8337]

+I Like To Make Stuff from where do you have the dark wood??

[@davidalford8337]

+I Like To Make Stuff from where do you have the dark wood??

[@itsyoure9802]

Hey just a suggestion overall, at the end of your videos you should add up the price that it took to make the thing that you made. Just so that we can be like "oh cool that's pretty cheap", or "oh snap that's expensive". Just to get an idea. But thank you!! I love your videos!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Gerrit Sluyter Great idea! Thanks!

[@gilortiz8519]

SirRTFU that will be really nice

[@borp6912]

Gerrit Sluyter Well if you calculate time, materials, and tools, this is probably a $3-4000 board. If you subtract the tools (because you already own them), and value your time at $25/hr for a day (8 hrs), then this board was about $250 ($200 in labor, $40 in trucks + wheels, $10 in griptape + hardware). You could get a better complete longboard on Amazon for 60 bucks, but hey it was about the journey, not the destination.

[@lilbacon7777]

Terry Dinkstein u thinking to much but i see what u mean

[@trebleaaa]

But it’s not about the cost but the creation. If everything was down to cost, you’d never invest in these projects. Most things cost less if bought in a store. But if it’s handcrafted, that’s something else. The tools you invest in should be for multiple projects. I’ve built 10 planters, 10 bird boxes, two book shelves and a dining room table. Next project is a longboard. Now I’ve probably spend $500 on tools and $100 on screws and fittings with still lots left over. That’s a lot of money for one project but what I’ve created so far is maybe +$500 in value. Obviously you have to account for time spent but also think of the new skills you’ve picked up, and going back to what I said earlier, “it’s your creation”. Do it for the love too. And build up your tools over time. I started with a hand saw, electric drill. I learnt how to put things together. Simple things. As you develop, naturally you want to improve and so will your tools.

[@NameName-jn5xk]

1:16 "If you don't have clamps, buy clamps. If you have clamps, buy more clamps." I freaking died

[@KevinLindstromMedia]

same

[@NameName-jn5xk]

lol

[@christianamarilla1111]

What's even funnier is that this comment has 69 likes

[@victoriamadz7412]

When I was reading this comment the video guy JUST SAID THAT AND I LOST IT BUY MORE CLAMPS !!!!!!!!

[@cybergaming5499]

+Victoria Madzhitova same

[@titusdaniel]

I really like that you do these projects for the sheer joy of creating and building, and don't get too caught up on perfection or the minutia of each task. Manual work is wildly under-appreciated in our society, especially as we have computers either printing or milling more and more objects for us, so I appreciate that you're reminding people that they can try something on their own and learn and master new skills. Awesome.

[@beanedb]

Make a wooden Rubik's cube!!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Ohh. I like that idea!

[@electricschmuckfist]

I Like To Make Stuff That would be super awesome!

[@drumintercourse]

I make longboards. I go the more traditional route of making them with baltic birch plywood so that they last long. But that board is great for casual riders (and a lot cheaper). And i found it really funny because I use, literally, the exact same trucks and wheels set from amazon. They are really good. Nice job.

[@rodjames5771]

Being able to make things with your own two hands is Awesome! Thanks so much for doing this and uploading.

[@JayBates]

So cool. Love your logo.

[@josejimenezmota4570]

Who else knows that they will never have the time, money, energy, or tools to make these projects, but watches anyways? Cuz I do

[@HelgaCavoli]

Same with food channels or other DIY ones.

[@andrewbradford4752]

I know right

[@el_ze429]

You may want to add skill to that list for people like me! XD

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Me, but My friend is not being smart and trying to make one.

[@lactate]

lol yeah i agree but i enjoy watching alot

[@malter2323]

Love this video! I've seen a lot of how to vids for a longboard but yours is hands down the simplest and easy to follow instructions! Especially cause i plan on making one over the christmas holidays!

[@poetical2475]

2:16 Surfs Up, anyone?

[@IanintheShed]

I'm really glad you've left some of your earlier videos online. For one, it shows how far you've come as a presenter and how comfortable you've come in front of the camera. But more importantly to me, it shows what you can do when you've got limited tools compared to what you have now and what you can do with them. I'm hoping to start making my own KZbin videos soon, and videos like this showing where you started from compared to where you are now are brilliant! Not sure if you ever read the comments on your older posts, but I think this video now means I've watched everything you've posted! I've just started downloading the podcasts you've done and really looking forward to listening to them! Love the content, and can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@The1Rausch]

im sure you already knew it but there is a reason why longboards are not made from massive hardwood. If you cruise along Californian roads its not a big deal ... but if you mishandle it or jump onto it in a wrong way its gonna break. Its beautiful to do it like this, but know the forces ... and what to use it for (Boards that are layered are about 100% stronger, they flex more etc...)

[@Kai-ib4rb]

looking back three years later, i can tell you have improved alot!

[@SpecificLove7]

Awesome project build!

[@alexsantana2075]

don't worry about it being a bad board. it looks really great and it seems to ride super well. and you built it. that's pretty sweet.

[@UrbanSurvivorTheMemeLord]

Thickest board in the history of time x3

[@Iliketomakestuff]

actually, it's a fairly common thickness for DIY boards, 3/4". A lot of people use birch plywood to make their own boards, which generally comes in that thickness.

[@UrbanSurvivorTheMemeLord]

I Like To Make Stuff Oh, :3 Next time could stack thinner piece's of Baltic birch. about 3-4 layers of it glued into a single piece should give you some flex and will more than likely last longer.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

***** yeah, absolutely! I definitely plan on making a ply board in the future. A friend and I are going to try to make some forms too, so the board has some shape to it, but that's a whole process that I need to understand a little better before trying it.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Oh man, that's awesome! Great resource, thanks!

[@UrbanSurvivorTheMemeLord]

I Like To Make Stuff No problem.

[@samuelswihart4285]

This is a good start for board making and it's a good board just for cruising around on. I'll try this method in the spring.

[@pocket83]

That was fun, thanks. For that stripe, my guess is cherry. As for the grip-tape, polyurethane and play sand would've been a great alternative. I used that process on a swing seat in my back yard, and it works wonderfully. Sorry to be a youtube know-it-all ;)

[@zero_gravity5861]

pocket83 Oh my god you are my hero pretty much. I say that because I met my hero, Adam Savage. I also know you probably won’t see this because of how old this comment is, Nevertheless, keep it up!

[@bryankennedy843]

Justus Allison Same!

[@callmedavis7741]

pocket83 a swing is nothing like a longboard

[@zerodelta_9804]

that is most definitely not walnut

[@stuppittyhed]

no.

[@u.c.f.a3303]

Saw the video yesterday, made it myself today. It's awesome!!

[@MrZacking1]

do an electronic longboard, like the boosted board!

[@MrZacking1]

+Fotios Monocheir wtf, are you high? or stupid? or both?

[@MrZacking1]

I would ask how old you are, but I know you can't count that high

[@ahmedsamuri6886]

dude this project inspired me to make a longboard . thanks from Albania

[@mrgallonsof]

Haha I actually love this all the references to some one that does skate haha. I'm a sponsored long boarder and some of my best boards are the ones I make because you can make it how you want it... Within reason that is. Good job on scoring the wheels and trucks off Amazon that's all you really need for a first board and if your not going ham. Nice work bud love the vids keep it up.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Bob, I like how you built this your own way, it was such an inspiration for me!

[@andrewcampbell9595]

Is this board for Rae Sremmurd cuz you're in the no flex zone with that thick ass board... Respect to you though, it looks pretty sick with that darker wood stripe, and I know making it wasn't easy. Looks like a ham board.

[@Bobhughes1989]

Nice

[@jeffoffej]

Dude, I love your humor in this video. Cool build too. Nice work.

[@wordreet]

First time I made a skateboard deck was 1981. Never bought a new one since then. ;¬)

[@samfranco4641]

Nice story!

[@torr5952]

Sam Franco ...bro.

[@fryle_0]

Old skool emojis

[@SlickAwal]

Love watching his videos, much respect being able to make almost anything

[@shane4622]

I've been thinking about making my friend one of these as a graduation present. I'm just wondering how well the hardwood has held up since you made it? I can't decide if I want the natural beauty of hardwood or the practicality and durability of plywood.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Still works great for me!

[@cryoutloud8098]

+I Like To Make Stuff would it be ok to to just a solid piece of cedar to make one?

[@legopnuematic]

+Jx3 Productions I would say cedar would be too soft to make a usable product. Possibly you could make a sandwich of wood with cedar on the outside like a veneer with hardwood on the inside. But hey who am I to dictate what you do. Best of luck.

[@cryoutloud8098]

+legopnuematic it was just an example

[@jaym.7045]

+shane monaghan plywood is better overall and u can paint it, or just make a veneer

[@epicweasley]

This was awesome. Looks like the very first boards ever made

[@badhonebrahim7707]

Make an Electric version (e-board)

[@davemckinney6555]

I really like the offset stripe. Pretty sweet. Good job.

[@iLOVEpicklesBRO28]

Love it, though I wish the grip didnt make it lose that beautiful color you got from staining it

[@CalvindeVos]

Love the GoPro on the board when you were using the band saw!

[@Samervjr]

Who else watches this but never thinks of building these stuff

[@ZacJones]

The longboard turned out really nice, definitely serves its purpose!

[@spinningbacksidekick]

I'm curious what the deck weighs.

[@Passionist123]

Interesting video that shows how easy it is to make things if you love to work with the materials. Nice!

[@hrlnmlclm]

Make an electric skateboard

[@devoid-of-life]

Abra Cadaver Good idea

[@rebeccaayala3744]

Thanks so much! I'm building my first longboard for a school project and I know this is not the most practical board but it works great for my limited time! Will definitely make another one with flex!

[@ImKozmozz]

Awesome video and awesome channel definitely subscribing and showing your channel to my friends!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!!

[@sebastianmittag6557]

I Like To Make Stuff Me too! You do an awesome job!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Sebastian Mittag Thank you so much!

[@5.7_Panic]

I Like To Make Stuff i love watching these videos although im 16 i try my best and work with some of the tools i have dont have all the fancy stuff but sometimes it workes out great

[@monstermasher8379]

I Like To Make Stuff the wood is maple

[@brookswerner9975]

Oldie but a goodie! Nice work. God bless!!!!!!!!

[@immanuelkugler62]

"Hi I am Bob and I like to clamp stuff!"

[@TJ-db4sk]

you're cool,man. you're so patient doing everything you like. BIG THUMBS UP DUDE! YOU DESERVE IT!

[@pleaseenteraname.5857]

Dude, do you still ride that thing?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+Lord Shrek I do! Rode it yesterday.

[@pleaseenteraname.5857]

+I Like To Make Stuff Awesome!

[@fenderbender2197]

+I Like To Make Stuff Hey, I'm not sure whether you'll see this, but I just wanted to ask. I'm interested in making one for a friend. Have the biscuits held up well to the strain the board's been put under, or would you suggest a different method if you were to build another?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Steele Guitars Hey! This board has held up really well and I still ride it. You might also be interested in the other board I made though using a different method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iZXoWHd96dg9U

[@fenderbender2197]

I Like To Make Stuff Awesome! Thank you very much. I love your channel.

[@deimosphob]

thanks for inspiring me to make 2 of my own board. I got a hand carved one in california, it was amazing, the grip on the top was just carvings in the wood sticking out at different heights to make a really cool design in the shape of an native american with a head-dress, in which got ran over by a car, so I looked up videos, found this, and a couple months later finally found the courage to start making them.

[@samcostin7586]

Isn't this board really heavy?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Depends on what you're comparing it to, but no, it's not too heavy to ride or anything.

[@RetroRme]

Dude u rock xD

[@gunsofboombrady4545]

sam Costin. I bet

[@jayel1498]

Nice video. I didnt make my longboard but this is a good tutorial for people with time on their hands and who want to save money.

[@CannonGamesV1]

The reason why the outro was clipping was because he didn't have them bones red LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@savannahcheek6956]

That board looks sick!!

[@jessee9934]

+Iliketomakestuff My schools shop class still uses this tutorial to make longboards!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+Blazegaming Really?! That's awesome!

[@carleymosby3648]

literally so bad as a. in our schools shop we make stools ........

[@carleymosby3648]

literally so bad as a. in our schools shop we make stools .......

[@MrHolozip]

+Blazegaming I'd love to see some of the results of this! :-)

[@bromodz2309]

Looks like a professional board, nice work

[@waider]

Damn that thin is fucking thick. I wonder how it rides.

[@EB-dk8hb]

Same thougt

[@willh8870]

Shitty, it rides shitty.

[@chillsquad8781]

i made one and i agree with The Allen shitty

[@diegojose193]

If it was thiner it would brake.

[@diegojose193]

The Gaming Cat_360 Mate probloably because you both fucking suck at diy's or following intructions. Do it fucking right.

[@hunulv8969]

wow that longboard looks so good

[@mjtpfe]

bro dont ever use glove wile cutting stuff if u dont want to loose ur hand

[@bannablitz247]

+mjtpfe If you could use proper grammar and had overall better spelling maybe I would listen to your advice.

[@ceciliatideborg7426]

Awesome video, Fun to see the process and everything!

[@SpencerBelanger207]

Awesome! But take those darn gloves off haha

[@SupItsIgor]

I made the exact same board following your steps! Great video, very happy with my board : )

[@islandonlinenews]

Pretty sure you put the trucks on backwards, the king pin is usually on the inside.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+islandonlinenews See the MANY other comments regarding this.

[@TCRIZZLE23]

+islandonlinenews These are rkp's (reverse kingpin trucks), they work differently than tkp's (traditional kingpin trucks) which are the one's you are thinking of.

[@islandonlinenews]

+Tanner Christle word.

[@Costell0]

Actually on a Longboards alot of the time the trucks are supposed to be that way with the king pin facing outward

[@islandonlinenews]

+Jesse Fiant well long boarders are kinda backwards...

[@settsettis6577]

The disugn of the board is super awesome!!!

[@settsettis6577]

Sett Settis em... design*

[@cubachapmann928]

This really annoyed me but ur trucks are round the wrong way no hate i love what u do very inspirational

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Google Reverse Kingpin.. Thank you!

[@cubachapmann928]

+I Like To Make Stuff omg u replied THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@chancedonaldson]

Cuba Chattyman Most Longboards have the trucks the way he has his

[@johnfraser1761]

Cuba Chattyman actually its a different krriented kingpin rather than it being on the bolt it gives you a better turning angle and i would defifnitely recomend itfor any longboarder

[@christiansteinbach8145]

You always want the pivot facing out

[@dexterdescry1340]

Great looking board and fantastic video!

[@gabrieliuspiecaitis5152]

that's not how you make a good longboard! you have to layer sheets of would together in order to make the board flex

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+Gabrielius Piecaitis Maybe this isn't how YOU make a longboard, but this IS one of the ways I've made them. And it works great.

[@gabrieliuspiecaitis5152]

+I Like To Make Stuff I saw your other video, you built that board pretty well. I guess this board was a good practice run for your latest board. Keep up the good work!

[@callmedavis7741]

I will never have time or money to make this but I’ve watched it 10+ times

[@Mashal_AMV]

Wtf Make a video how to make iPhone 6s Plus

[@derose2026]

Dude. That's awesome!!! I wish I could make one like that.

[@almacenderemeras8291]

Genial!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@fletch9944]

Very nice. I like how you built it without making a jig.

[@alecsnyder7]

That looks epic! I'm building one for my daughter that looks a lot like this.

[@ShatteredAlbum]

I'm a longboarder and when I saw this video it was sooo cool I wanna make my own now 😂😂😂 good job on the board full support bro

[@vaskovasilev9242]

You are AWESOME , man! - Respect.

[@tylerkerr7834]

Making one in shop class right now! Just waiting for my hardware to come in the mail!

[@joewheeler4548]

always used to watch iltms, and still do but now I'm able to make some of the stuff Bob makes. thanks for the inspiration :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome, thanks!

[@nukabell437]

Im planning on making one for my bf for his birthday ^^ Thanks a bunch man!~

[@thepersianninja573]

I love your videos I am working on making a skateboard and a longboard at the same time and this helped me out thanks

[@MrPollywalnuts]

Raised in Santa Cruz and in the 70's this is the way we used to make boards (w/0 bisquets) I like the thickness but you covered up your beautiful stain work. Try the nice stainwork followed with varathane..."Thats the 70's way." Good Job and by the way im 50 now and still skateboard. Keep in touch.

[@eliassavolainen2356]

That board looks sick:D

[@unsalvadorenoenaustralia638]

Man you're awesome making stuff, I really enjoy watching your videos........good stuff

[@pauljschuetz]

cool board looks like it was a lot of fun to make

[@richardwills7768]

All that matters is it works for you, who cares what other people think. great video , by the way...

[@KingOfEden12]

dude this is so sick omg

[@GreenArrows0705]

Love the simplicity of the board. Now I want to go make one or two for myself and the kids to ride. Thanks for the inspiration! Maybe a link to the hardware you used in the description would be helpful to some in the future. Cheers, Brett

[@gabejasinski9491]

Actually looks really cool. Might try it

[@bobbybrainstorm]

That is so AWESOME, I wish I had your excellent skill of crafting so I can make that board :D

[@stuarthume4923]

Thanks for the video. It helped me when I made my own.

[@brandondolan1164]

this is sick bro, you've inspired me, gonna make one my self

[@ExoticRocketsExoticRockets]

That's great man, love the stuff you build

[@ferway6295]

Came out nice, good work dude! Subscribed!

[@beastlypayne]

This is actually pretty cool

[@noabo1]

Thank you so much for this video! I wanted to get a longboard for a costume I needed , and in Israel stuff like that is stupidly expensive, your video totally saved me! Although I don't have the equipment and skills to build it but I think I can figure it out

[@bradyworsencroft6845]

This is awesome. Going to make one with my son.

[@MisterrJOVI]

DUDE!! YOURE FREAKEN AWESOME!

[@PantheonLongboards]

Seconded on the play sand for next grip job. Lay down a thick layer of poly, sift your sand so you get only the big chunks and spread that stuff over the board and then let her dry and throw one more coat of poly down to seal it in. Not super grippy but will really let that beautiful wood show through. Nice work!

[@karimboudraa9155]

This is my third vid that I've seen on your channel and I think there great!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Brilliant stuff mate!

[@mikeloder8411]

Nice!! thanks for the inspiration--going to make my own long board...

[@notsofatpeiceofsht8535]

That looks sick

[@lorenceromo8345]

Your so awesome your creation are very creative

[@bandyboi3032]

I used this video to make my first one and it turned out great! And I'm an artist too so I was able to draw a nice graphic on the bottom!

[@JosephQPublic]

Your channel has certainly come a long way! But this content is still awesome!