How To Make SKATEBOARDS In Your Garage

Dom at Searat Skateboards has been making decks in his garage for years, so I stopped by to talk about his process of making skateboards from scratch. Subscribe: bit.ly/subscribezackdowdy​​​
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[@darth_kired]

I dmed him about making a potential shape. He was so informative and detail oriented, also extremely patient with my neurotic questions. Definitely going to try getting a board from him. Anyone who is that passionate will always get my respect

[@likeSK8]

you will not be disappointed ! and yeah I thought his personal responses and attention to his customers sets him apart too. worth every penny ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@teeganwessels3752]

I love how pure these skateboards are like they're made with love and he takes so much pride in them

[@gllst5938]

I appreciate the hell out of this man's passion. As someone who rides the boards, and just as a fellow human being, stoked on others passion in their purpose. This guy has got that. This was really a cool process to watch being molded. He clearly loves what he does and the end result has got to show that. 🙌🖤

[@erikmonroy8257]

Wow never thought id see a youtube video of the dude that I always see working on boards when I drive by . I always wondered if he sold them .. good stuff.

[@mikeegbert6584]

I had one of his boards. One of the best decks I ever had. Strong and didn't razor tail fast. I skate a crusty curb spot a lot, so a lot of my boards razor out fast. Def recommend.

[@likeSK8]

🎯💯 my exact experience (curb skater also)

[@KyleAndersonSkates]

Absolutely love that he's doing it all by hand, so dope!

[@milesbanares]

The board he made in this video is the shape I will get for my next deck. Just a dope street cruiser that gets down. 🤙🏽

[@misan2]

I’ve got a board from Sea Rat. I knew it was a guy from SD that made them, but not that it was a “diy” to that magnitude. Anyways greetings from Sweden. Good content on you channel, even for me, an old guy.

[@KL-jd5zk]

Do they ship to Europe?

[@isaacmagana5834]

Always loved sea rat definitely have to get one now

[@likeSK8]

did you get one?

[@Daniel-fo2qf]

Very insightful video. I got into the idea of pressing my own decks when I was younger. I even started building a press and everything. Had a lot of trouble with sourcing the maple veneer as it doesn't grow here so would have to imported

[@keithreynolds6359]

Great video. I'm a custom furniture maker myself so cool to see how he does it.

[@andrewberg4632]

Oh hell yeah! Thanks for this one. Was so curious about this guy and his boards.

[@notprochris]

Kick ass! Got a Sea Rat hanging right next to me. Love it!

[@ras0ne]

Been following this guy for a bit. His instagram actually inspired me to shape some boards of my own. Little did I know I was shaping boards with the same rudimentary tools he uses.Still trying to get a hold of a Searat!

[@maxwellharmon4172]

SEARAT is dope! ive been following his insta for a year now! super inspiring! Nice interview/vid!

[@bobisbob9876]

This was pretty cool to watch I would like to see more of this

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

Wow!!!!! It would be a dream to ride for some beautiful custom boards! The Energy Alone! Amazing!

[@ERICF66]

My next deck will be a Searat!! So stoked and happy to support a DIY board maker! 🛹👍🏽🔥😁👊🏽

[@likeSK8]

did you try one ?

[@BERNIE817]

Do what you love, love what you do

[@Dantrooker]

Your vids just keep proving the limitless possibilities of imagination and skating!

[@robertmeyer8735]

Man! those big boards with square tails and Old school shapes is where I'm at, gotta check him out, thanks!!

[@pazmendez4545]

Sick! Inspiring video 🤙🏽

[@alanr4263]

This was amazing loved this video

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

Those boards are beautiful!!!

[@AngryAsianOG]

I love seeing boards with souls being shaped!

[@aunexinc317]

Thanks for sharing this! going to buy a deck now...

[@danielatkinson5686]

Super cool interview.

[@cablemancan6812]

I can relate to his views great inspiration !

[@larryhenry719]

Awesome!

[@gunnarcole6995]

Aye sea rat hell yeah. Been planing to get a deck off this guy.

[@Principlesofpleasure]

This is mind blowing I would love one of those decks 😍🔥💯

[@soniadelapaz8351]

Write to the guy mail a hand written letter along with some art that supports the brand .. betcha get some love

[@jackwatson7323]

This is pretty inspiring

[@ilfalsonove]

This is art.

[@James_cowley]

Perfect fit for some 215s. Gonna have to try one.

[@SkateCrisis]

Super inspiring

[@rabbitterrain]

Wonderful video!

[@theskateway4888]

woww i already follow this guy! amazing job! greetins from Argentina :D

[@alpineflauge909]

epic content, thanks

[@larryhenry719]

I just started finding cruisers and longboards that are in rough shape and refinishing and painting Im almost finished with my first one.

[@greasypubes]

currently waiting for my blank uncut decks to come in so i can make a knock off evil beamer board. 25$>100$ more diy vids, love em a bunch

[@scott5946]

where’d u get them from?

[@AlejandroGomez-hb1up]

Yeah same here that is what I’m doing😂😂😂👍🏽 it is such a rad board it suck that krooked won’t make it for the people

[@dahak972]

You know what would’ve been really cool? Showing one that was finished.

[@tollmensch6698]

?

[@dahak972]

@@tollmensch6698 with wheels installed and a finish on the wood.

[@tollmensch6698]

@@dahak972 isnt wood the best Finish?

[@dahak972]

@@tollmensch6698 no, not if you want it to last.

[@emilebeckerseb]

@@tollmensch6698 Wood is not a finish. Wood is wood.

[@Officialbruvboy]

Dude I love videos like this your diy vids and stuff are so Sickk love all your vids man 🔥🔥🔥

[@liumellowyellow666]

I just ordered my second Sea Rat board! Dom is a true craftsman that makes quality skateboards

[@jandone21]

What’s that hand sander thing called you used to knock the edge down ?

[@JCBNacs]

dom is the man

[@poulsentyler]

This was a sick video, bit it would have been cool to get more info on what machines or ways there are to press boards or make your molds for your press etc... Hopefully that made sense and still a dope video!

[@keilapacheco6237]

Hello, I would like to know where you get the sheet metal to make the skateboards.

[@Nellosphere]

How many plys and what type of wood are you using? What's are you clamp or hydraulic pressing?

[@brainrottedindividual]

very sick, would definetly get one if i was living in the area. i reckon dom won't ship overseas, since that is usually a bit costly or too much work for small ops like this?

[@lachwatson649]

What material do you make them out of and where do you get it

[@raulmanashky328]

LV that wide board he is sanding on the sander

[@MatanAbraham-vv5nu]

I just wanted to ask wich kind of wood you are using

[@pszenda12]

sick

[@lotwizzard1748]

Admiral Dominic is a rad dude. im a proud rider of a Sea Rat board

[@boneal4942]

Awesome

[@trevore7716]

The idea of making your shapes is so sick

[@ZackDowdy]

Right?!? No limitations.

[@whatmemories3728]

Bad ass!!!!!!!

[@sladete1]

You legend

[@Airik1111bibles]

Natas and this guy should definitely hang out .

[@lukeadams8565]

this is fucking sick i have been buying all these late 80 early 90s decks and i dont want to fuck them off i want them so my kids can see what i had when i was a kid back in 92 i need this man to make me a fat fucking sick deck fucking dope

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

I want to skate with you dude! If you're in LA, well shred some Diy n banks

[@C-G585]

Yo that's so cool. Where can I buy one, id like to support!

[@ifell3]

It was actually skateboards that made me question how are things laminated. I always thought it was archery limbs. I bet people are adding exotic materials to their lay ups but do these actually work? Carbon fiber or glass cloth.

[@bluejuice7229]

Man I just snapped a vintage tommy guererro in half...looked a lot like the one he's shaping in this video.

[@cru7ch3ss]

What another fuckin trip I got one of his dad's surfboards a Larry mabile shaped fish, that's what's up

[@whatmemories3728]

need more with sea rat!

[@darkwingduck7212]

Got to have a 14.5 !

[@gratefuldoge8598]

Whats the weightlimit ?

[@rachelosullivan9816]

Thank u

[@willtiech4129]

Hey just wondering how you make your port templates??

[@willtiech4129]

Paper

[@likeSK8]

rad. 🔥 LOVE Sea Rat boards. best shapes and last fooorrrrevvvvveeerrrr 🤙🏼🛹

[@robinmorris3976]

I dont have an insta gram account, How do I order a deck?

[@cru7ch3ss]

Love this, I ask all the kids at the park for their old chipped up boards and shit, and make a deck that I can ride out of it, all the same way, this makes me want to get blanks and just fuckin run with it

[@praiseYahshua822]

Gnarly AF

[@juaguatibiriescudero9341]

Hello there do you have a page so i can do business with you

[@luthorlex8047]

Don't have Instagram but about to start hopping on gf's account to watch his videos 😂

[@iwokeupthismorning2]

I wonder what hardwood would work instead of plywood, that would probably not make sense to use hardwood cause of the weight, plywood is also cheap and solid but not very fun to work with specialy with planes

[@Paralelosintegrados]

eai mano me ensina meter essas shape

[@seblo8462]

Me wanting to buy a deck wider than 12inches has led me here lol...

[@mountain-roots]

Mountains are tree stumps. Wood pusher for life.

[@climbingac4135]

👍

[@beau5316]

I really want to get boards from this guy. Someone please tell me how to. I'm not very tech savvy. So I need some guidance

[@ZackDowdy]

Checkout @searatskateboards on Instagram! Mainly through direct messages.

[@iloks9177]

👍🏼

[@matteo42069]

You should have interviewed Wiggles

[@huntermlmfao2778]

The commercial with the whole buzzing through the wall is interesting I heard a voice but I couldn't see anybody Sound like that voice you heard on WE of that guy John Cena that you can't see

[@boltup5566]

This is venice isn't it. I used to pass bay that dog on the way to surf the breakwater.

[@userterminated5958]

There’s limit in supplies and tools

[@Zeke316]

Im goona do this. I dont want to spend money on a name brand board and find out the blank was made in China.

[@TreK18806]

Are you using cardboard or wood? 🤔👀

[@emilebeckerseb]

How does this guy not own a bandsaw?

[@idoskateboarding2785]

now how to make your own vx deck lol

[@stevensepic.]

I could only imagine. Razor tail? Just make a new deck!

[@brendonmasters]

Just like his dad

[@andyjohnson3656]

could he mail me a board in Vashon Wa

[@andrewschryer8131]

Anybody want to help support local skatepark getting built an old abandoned tennis courts that have been abandoned for 20 plus years any signatures would be so awesome

[@RollingtreeNet]

Get a dust mask, bro. Wood dust is dangerous.

[@luckymepancitcantot9824]

This is my plan actually but i fail so i stop 😓

[@davidegrotto9910]

Hc

[@HenryStix619]

I rode nvm it I’ll I rat

[@operation17c.o.55]

A mask can help