The ULTIMATE Guide to Making a Longboard | CashedOutBoards

In this video I show step by step how to make a longboard. This is the complete process, from which raw materials to use to, to how to press, share, and finish your board. I spend a lot of time focusing on the press to shape the longboard to give it its kick tails and concave. The video was edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio 11 and shot with both a Canon t3i and a GoPro hero 3+.
Materials list for the longboard: 1/8 Baltic Birch, Wood glue, Wood filler putty, Paint, Stain, Clear coat, Grip tape
Materials list for the press: Sturdy base board, Scraps of wood/shims, 2x4s, Threaded metal rod, nuts, washers
Tools used: Tape measure, square, straight edge, circuar saw, chop saw, abrasive wheel chop saw, grinder, drill and drill press, wrenches/ratchets, clamps, graph paper, jig saw, belt sander, dremel tool, router, sand paper, counter sync, palm sander, stencils, masking tape, air brush, foam brushes, scuff pads, buffer and compound, razor blades

[@RoyMcAvoy]

This is the best DIY longboard video I've ever watched.

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks man! It means a lot! It’s been a while since I’ve posted but there’ll be some really neat stuff coming up on the channel in 2020!

[@swaggadiesstudio]

Hey look! Somebody who actually puts a concave into their board and knows what they're doing!

[@cash_reviews]

:) I'm sayin...

[@smileplz237]

The only thing he didn't do that didn't make sense was that he built his own concave contraption when he could have used clamps

[@ashleyammbo1191]

@@smileplz237 The only thing that didn’t make sense to me was the jig/clamping system he built. I’ve never seen somebody induce concave (Not to mention concave on both sides in conjunction with kick tails at the front and back!) into their glue-up using only a crude form that doesn’t actually have a *form* to it (LOL) simply relying on strips along the sides to press up while the press applies downward pressure radiating to the edges from the center during gluing seems like it would result in an incredibly poorly made skateboard but that does not appear to be the case???

[@johnjohnston3815]

I have to say, this is one of the nicest long boards I have seen regarding the fit and finish of the product... Nicely done Sir....

[@cash_reviews]

+John Johnston thank you!

[@alanrudkavich7302]

Best tutorial I have ever seen on KZbin

[@luceluce7818]

Same here!!!

[@garliechetz]

agreed

[@en6598]

I recomend the channel Longboard Thecnology. They make less mistakes and they go more into details.

[@bfenix]

Hey Cash, just wanted to express my gratitude for the video. I'm finishing college and in this semester I designed an electric longboard which I had to make a model of. For that, your video, especially the DIY clamps part, helped immensely, so BIG thanks man!

[@cash_reviews]

Awesome man! That’s great to hear. I’m just about to graduate college and will be bringing this channel back to life!

[@silkboxing4454]

INCREDIBLE WORK.....GREAT JOB !!!!!!

[@DaddyBear3000]

Awesome work!

[@thegreat8876]

Great wood working video.

[@claudiaromero7392]

this is the best longboard diy tutoriales I have ever seen

[@valentinosfamurri8118]

Well done, great deck design and skills. Thanks for the video

[@sans8758]

Thanks man super helpful gonna need this for woodshop can’t wait to make this!

[@kckst8]

Excellent work

[@tommartin1223]

Incredible workmanship

[@cash_reviews]

Thank you!

[@jsams6996]

I love your videos. I have made a few boards using your technique and they turned out way better than expected! Thanks for sharing.

[@jsams6996]

I can send you some pictures if you want to see- just shoot me your email.

[@cash_reviews]

J Sams Yeah that'd be great! I'd love to see them. [e-mail]

[@ashleyammbo1191]

Following up on a five-year-old comment of yours regarding the gluing/clamping technique for producing a DIY longboard… How is the durability? I would really really really appreciate if if you would reply back because… Not to offend the content creator here but I’m honestly amazed that this type of clamping system works at all and if it does then I’m going to start doing it myself LOL

[@transdetendal]

nice build ! i liked the end result alot!!

[@ZachRamsey]

Sweet tutorial. Good luck with the band

[@arth5911]

Excellent tutorial. Love the deck press idea.

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks!

[@delvallo9652]

great job and super informative!

[@spacemonkey0077]

Great video. Will definitely give this method a try.

[@decker_media2495]

thanks for your videos very helpful keep doing your thang, keep the music flowin

[@205pyonstar]

This video was PERFECT. I will definitely need it later! I have commented on your previous videos, saying good things but this takes it to a whole new level... Thank you so much! Keep up the good work!

[@cash_reviews]

+Leo Squared Thank you! I'm always trying to improve my content. Good luck if you make a board!

[@christopherstebbins7442]

You're very knowledgeable young man. I learned a lot from you in my older age

[@johnvodopija1743]

This is a really well put together build tutorial. I learned a lot and will be using the techniques you demonstrated. What an amazing finished product. Top job and thank you.

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it, best of luck on your own!

[@akensobek4]

awesome video

[@collinlooman8490]

Pretty awesome for a homemade board👍

[@brenrjr]

amazing job

[@luketangelder7318]

This was so good, and creative press

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks! I'll have more press specific videos to come!

[@luketangelder7318]

Thanks, I need to learn desperately how to get a good shape, continue the great videos and boards

[@ignae]

Props to dad for encouraging his kid to top level woodworking with something he likes. No college necessary for this kid. He will do just fine.

[@cash_reviews]

Just graduated with an Engineering degree, I like to do a bit of both! :)

[@ignae]

@@cash_reviews keep it up!

[@macyoshi7975]

Best video I have seen yet bro thanks for making this.

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks man!

[@nicolasgaldames730]

te a quedado sorprendentemente genial

[@JT-ye1qo]

Wow, nice vid man. Thanks for breaking down each step. I've made a few boards just as a hobby but haven't been able to get enough concave. I'm gonna try the press you showed on my next project. Thanks man, keep it up.

[@cash_reviews]

+Jamey Tate thanks bud. Good luck on the new boards, hopefully this helps!

[@quantumpeep866]

Put the nuts on the rod prior to cutting, remove nut after to allow for easy threading:) Cool vid!

[@JemmySheng]

Great project, great video!

[@cash_reviews]

+Jemmy Sheng Thanks man!

[@adestradoronline]

Very nice! Thanks a lot. Regards from Brazil.

[@cash_reviews]

+Adestrador Online thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@PARAKLETOENPLETORA]

Waooo...que hermosa tabla ....excelente trabajo, te felicito brother

[@mccuseme4989]

This was the most helpful video i could find for this. I made a longboard of my own earlier this year, it was the first one ive made so i had no clue what i was doing. In the end, my trucks werent straight, one sheet delaminated, and my griptape was frayed around the edges. I plan to make another this summer and im confident that this video will help me perfect my cruiser

[@visionaire5065]

Very helpful video, thanks man!

[@cash_reviews]

+Visionaire I'm glad, you're welcome!

[@fitztastico]

I am beyond impressed

[@cash_reviews]

+fitztastico thank you!

[@deniiuvale7983]

Well done!

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks!

[@timvandenberg8178]

Damn, so slick bro

[@ivancastro4723]

An absolutely beautiful product

[@cash_reviews]

+Ivan Castro thank you!

[@chanceregan2022]

Where can i get this template? I see it all over the place but i can't find it!

[@boyatvikram]

You are AWESOME!! I'm new but a huge huge HUGE fan already.. I love you guys..

[@cash_reviews]

+vikram boyat thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the channel, there's lots to come!

[@boyatvikram]

:) Thanks a ton for noticing and replying my comment, I'll waiting for your new uploads, but let me watch all other your uploads which I didn't watch yet.. Peace..

[@paulinocosta2849]

very good ... good project !

[@cash_reviews]

+Paulino Costa Thanks!

[@kenzoleclercq6681]

You made one of the best board of all the youtube video's of making your own longboard you did an amaizing job man looks lik from the store

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks my friend! I appreciate it :)

[@martylawson3545]

You could be the Norm Abram (New Yankee Workshop) of the skateboard world! Great job with making a detailed and informative video. Thanks

[@sethmcneill4450]

Wow dude that was awesome! I love that shape and will probably add a handle on the kick tail.

[@cash_reviews]

Thanks man! Best of luck with your project!

[@andrewfarkas3435]

Thanks, now I know how to make my very own longboard.

[@conorlamere399]

Awesome video, and checked out your band in Spotify because of the plug. Congrats on the new album!

[@cash_reviews]

You’re the man, thank you!

[@pluto6038]

Nice to see that the plywood comes from my homeland

[@jacobmorin5040]

Thank you for this tutorial #DIY longboard

[@reneebusch4843]

I literally appreciate you sm for this video!! I’m making one as a present for my BF

[@alexandrealexwet388]

How is it

[@maudwagner7211]

wicked vid well done man keep it goin!!

[@cash_reviews]

+Maud Wagner thanks bud!

[@maudwagner7211]

Any chance of a vid on the poly coat and polish. What poly coat do you use and do you use a cutting paste and or polish to get that nice shine? Bit more info and what brands of stuff etc would be great! Cheers........

[@cash_reviews]

+Maud Wagner it's on the list! Over thanksgiving break I'll have time to make the video

[@maudwagner7211]

ok cool but could you tell me the make and or types of product you use for the poly coat and polish etc?!! Cheers bud............

[@KyleCWong]

Great detail in 10 minutes! The finished product looks awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@brownsoutdoors5799]

shut the hell up

[@dimitrijevasiljevic]

This looks really cool! I might even make one of these!

[@cash_reviews]

+Samo Dimitrije thanks! And go for it, they're great projects!

[@dimitrijevasiljevic]

CashedOutBoards great projects but its hard to get it done,my biggest concetrn is that the edges wont meet up nicely at the glue-up and that i'll have to make my own centerline somehow

[@cash_reviews]

+Samo Dimitrije you can always add as many clamps as you need to ensure its laminated nice. And yeah you will have to make a centerline for sure

[@juliachmiel9647]

wow your longbouard it's amazing!

[@cash_reviews]

+Julka Chmiel Thank you!

[@juliachmiel9647]

This is true :)

[@aayushtamang1426]

good tutorial #DIY longboard

[@trawlerboyjay]

All well and good if you have all of the equipment and space to be able to do this. That being said, nice video and nice board

[@zaf240489]

Thanks!

[@masterofpuppets1243]

his hat is adorable

[@JawnGlick]

this is a lot less cringey than the cruiser one lmao still great info in the vid also i like your clamping system ill have to try it out

[@notponding]

WOW bests How to make a Longboard video on the tube.. Thanks

[@cash_reviews]

+onzicardz I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@johntoth9150]

Extra point for the clamping system. Ive done similar things and if the nose is just straight all u have to do is shape the tail and the concave. At the tail u can use clamps but for the concave I'm thinking about using heavy rocks. And it's mostly for people with no workshop. Also I'm thinking about strengthening the board lenghtwise with the help of metalthread. As a cheapversion of Carbon fiber cloth that has been used between the different layers of wood. oh well. there are so many ideas.

[@reynaldovilleneuve3623]

lo intentare... :3 gracias por el video .. like

[@satoogawa7121]

this dude deserve moar likes!

[@sendit7717]

Sato Ogawa More*

[@juanpaterlini6918]

this is great !! do you have board template like this one ?? it would be very helpful to me. Thanks

[@davthomas223]

quality is leaps and bounds ahead of your last videos

[@jmartitel]

what a lot of pro tools do you have mate. It is almost not an DIY. But very well done. Great

[@cash_reviews]

Yeah I have some fancy stuff but it certainly can be done with just the basics, thanks!

[@leifchristensen8271]

You, my man, are a fucking legend. Thank you so damn much, I owe you one

[@nikhilsahane]

You're pro.

[@brendandurant4353]

Holy crap its here

[@novationskateboards3036]

nice

[@knivesstuff]

Thanks mate! Very good explained video! I'm not a skater but this looks like a very cool project :) Is 80 grit sandpaper an alternative for grit tape??

[@pikkuapi8954]

Thanks

[@warmachinebodybuilding]

Very very excellent job and video bro, compliment and super like by Warmachine bodybuilding of garage Gym italy 🇮🇹

[@HanyHaramy]

Rly God Video!! I love your videos, they have rly god quality and are fun too watch. Pls dont stop making these videos. Ps: the only thing that could be better is the soundquality, but its ok =/

[@sergiohernandez3000]

I'm impressed with all the tooling you have in your garage! did you get it or it is your dad's? Congratulations!

[@cash_reviews]

Some of it is mine and some is my dads, having the right tools for the right job is a big help on projects like this!

[@19freak98]

Great video! Do you degrease your wood before glueing it?

[@KimariEnzo]

Nice video. Where did you buy the plywood? And can’t I use clamps for the press bought from store?

[@josedejesus8369]

Thus is awesome I love it..How much is that beautiful longboard? Did you having for sale? Hope you answer my questions I appreciate it. Thanks for your time and also sharing...

[@johnryanminguita8146]

Cashedoutboards, do you think i can use a wolmanized plywood other than baltic birch?

[@larryjackson7405]

I love ur video but I just have one question. Where did u get the Baltic birch plywood at

[@JAlex34]

Hi there, is there any other good wood alternatives to baltic birch, could I use normal plywood? Thanks for the great tutorials.

[@cash_reviews]

I've used higher end "normal plywood" from home improvement stores with SOME success. They'll work but won't be as strong, or will likely need to be thicker and thus heavier. It's worth the experiment if you cant get birch!

[@TeddyMonacelli]

For the press- how tall were the concave stretchers in the middle of the board (it looks like 1/2" and how tall were the ends for the kick tails (that looks like 1-1/2")?

[@visaha99]

POP FILTER!

[@scottmichael3745]

Well done young man! I really liked the outcome after polishing the bottom!!! So just a buffing compound on polyurethane finish? To clarify please. Thanks! :-)

[@michaelmurphycpt5090]

Where can i find a templete for a longboard like this cuz i love it

[@Sebastian-ul1ke]

Does the board flex well? Great video btw, really informative.

[@cash_reviews]

Depending on what amount of layers you use it’ll be nice and flexy! It’s all in the design. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@giovannisouthey7250]

Hi im currently making a board as a school project, was just wondering how thick your board was and why you choose to use 4 laminates, cheers, James.

[@oubel]

hi! nice job! how many veneers of 1/8 inch baltic birch did u use? thanks!

[@cash_reviews]

This board used 4! Depends on rider weight and how flexible you want it

[@ch4meli0n89]

was it a song by chronic rythim at the end scene? if yes, it sounds great to me :D

[@khaloq2016]

amazing please tell me how much is the thickness? dimensions exactly please

[@elsvanbelle2549]

Hartstikke goede uitleg. Welke wieltjes raad je aan?

[@rickklimmer1785]

Je zal toch echt in Engels je vraag moeten stellen

[@dunkinvideos]

you sound so much more comfortable in this vid!. I just saw your mini cruiser tutorial lol. I also commented on that video a reply would be appreciated

[@cash_reviews]

+dunkinvideos Thanks! I think the quality is much better in this video. And I don't make and sell boards right now. I'd say try to make one, there's nothing better than building a board yourself!

[@dunkinvideos]

+CashedOutBoards I couldn't agree anymore! sadly i don't have access to the needed tools

[@dunkinvideos]

i deff. much rather pay someone who made it by hand then some plastic injection mold

[@andrewpacheco3839]

Do I want the more flexible side of wood facing up or down?

[@Extra_Salty5]

Where did you get the Birch? I cant find it anywhere over 24 inches in length

[@Trees2Pens]

I agree with comments below...awesome instruction video and quality content. Keep making videos you have a great shop. :-)

[@cash_reviews]

Trees2Pens Thanks! Will do whenever I work on boards!

[@fredericrasor1326]

Hi, really cool video of making a longboard. What tool did u use to cut your BandPattern in the GRiptape?

[@cash_reviews]

+Rick Razor The graphic stencil was made with a vinyl cutter and the grip tape a laser engraver, but designs like this can be made with an exacto-knife, it just take a lot of time!

[@johnmatoba6576]

Awesome build! Thanks for posting. With 4 ply of 1/8" BB and concave layout, how much flex did you get? I made a Pintail with 4 PLY BB concave and had no flex.

[@cash_reviews]

You're welcome! And this board is very stiff, almost no flex. I made another board using three plys of 1/8" Baltic birch which is much more flexy.

[@MajorTendonitis]

CashedOutBoards Do you want flex , or a certain amount of flex ? I could see where not enough layers would potentially break

[@TheLordsaviour]

Do you find that pva glue creeps over time?

[@JackHagen]

How long and wide are the concave and kick tails pieces