Up-Cycled Skateboards with Professor Schmitt!!!

[@chrispiatt2235]

Crazy. I was buying this guys stuff back in the mid-80s, and here he is still doing his thing. This is so cool, Ben. Thanks for this.

[@TheOfficialDjProduct]

I'm not a skateboarder but still found this super interesting. This is essentially the Damascus steel of skateboarding. Instead of layering different metals, heat, folding them and pounding them out. You're layering different skate boards, bonding them with pressure and glue (and maybe heat). Making beautiful designs out of strong material.

[@fizixx]

This multi-colored pattern is beautiful. This is a win-win in every way. 😎

[@mocarp1]

I was disappointed it was a shelf. I thought it was going to be the new plate on your hawk. Ben Signature series replacement trowel handles made from old boards on the drawing board yet?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That’s actually a great idea.

[@edover50]

Really cool video Ben!. Super enjoyable.

[@smcmestriner]

That is some true craftmanship. The world needs more of this!

[@timfolland420]

That's awesome! I had original Schmitt stix back in the late 80's..cool flashback! 🛹🤘

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

Thanks for the tour!

[@vinnyplace1269]

Glad I found this upload . So neat to see him operate.

[@MrPeach1]

You know its a good episode when you could post it on either channel

[@1ghosthorse]

I know nothing about skateboarding, but this was a really neat change. Thanks, Ben.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

My pleasure!

[@robd.4319]

Nice video Ben. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@poppacore6433]

Dude - that switch plate is friggin sick.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I know right!!!

[@nikodominiko]

Master at his craft!

[@lizstokes9091]

Love it when people can see the beauty in repurposing things! Just think of how many boards he's kept out of the landfill 👍

[@beastmaster9433]

Dude is a legend!

[@zackerydupuis6724]

what an amazing video keep up the amazing work Ben.

[@randygravel2057]

A lot of cool stuff going down in all those little businesses in Costa Mesa

[@christupper0]

Such a interesting guy. Great video!

[@CBBC435]

That would make really nice paneling in my home.

[@davewarren6359]

it would be awsome to have that first piece as floors in my kids play room

[@josedrangel]

Very nice video Ben . You look very tired. I’m a big fan.

[@shannonedens7854]

Legendary!

[@PatDK]

Those would be good as sunglasses

[@AY-cj9kp]

Why does he use Starbond glue for this volume of work? It is a very expensive way gluing it. Can’t he use Titebond instead?

[@tredogzs]

Nice MAC collection

[@srharris88]

What is the difference between "up-cycled" and Re-Cycled" seems like the same thing to me. Using an old materials in a new product. Just wondering if there is a difference?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Not really sure. I think it’s because in his case he is using materials that were unsuitable for sale so it would have been trash where as something that is re-cycled has already performed it’s function and is being downgraded.

[@michaelmaimone13]

Way cool definitely different

[@davewarren6359]

Ben you should have him make you a drywall tool and knife box

[@debandmike3380]

The obvious question, why hasn't he made new glasses frames out of those stripes

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Nice pocket protector.

[@rob_boss]

Thanks to Woby Design everyone is doing this.

[@madebyskateboarding8142]

You spelled "haroshi, maple xo, and a host of others" wrong.

[@danielmihaylov69]

Woby Design's crazy uncle xD

[@xavierdiazmcguire4667]

RIP RIP Grasso

[@shyra1e]

Полковник Сандерс крут

[@billwilson6096]

Wee you just don’t get it. This is creative art.

[@samuelbankston2108]

Interesting

[@genaberglund717]

I have heard anyone use the term "rad" in decades.

[@charleyharlan979]

I need to be reassured no international laws were violated here.. The " two professors " together in the same shop, let alone state/country.. With all that flammable material, and no supervision.. What's really going on ! 😳