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mad_cow11 Faceplant
Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 18
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Posted: Jul 14, 2004 5:50 pm Post subject: what wood type? (homemade) |
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I am building a wakeskate soon but i still have two questions. First, what wood type would be best? Iv searched and iv found that maple or some other hardwood would be best, but i cant find any in my area. I have heard of a few using plywood, but even watersealed and varnished, wouldnt water still get in? What would type would be best?
Also, can i use wood glue, or should i use epoxy only? _________________ .....
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JankyZep Frontside 180
Joined: 30 May 2004 Posts: 414
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Posted: Jul 14, 2004 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Just buy one. It would be a lot better. |
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wakeriderof87 Frontside 180
Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 495 City: cen fla
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Posted: Jul 14, 2004 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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if you want the best possible skate, then buy it, if you want the personal enjoyment of ridign something you built build it,
If your just doin it to save a couple bucks just buy a k39, you can get one for liek 55 bucks _________________ ow thats gonna hurt tomorrow |
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JB_CANSKATE Backside 180
Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 1622 City: Markham, Ontario
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Posted: Jul 14, 2004 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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I used 4 layers of 1/8" think russian birtch plywood which cost me about 10 canadian and a 2 part marine epoxy which cost me about 70 canadian. There rest didn't cost me anything cuz i made it in wood class. And it is completely watertight
but if your not into woodworking or you want to ride soon i wouldn't try to built one yourself. its probobly better to buy one. |
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chriscut Backside 180
Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 2000
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Posted: Jul 16, 2004 2:09 am Post subject: |
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JB_CANSKATE wrote: | I used 4 layers of 1/8" think russian birtch plywood which cost me about 10 canadian and a 2 part marine epoxy which cost me about 70 canadian. There rest didn't cost me anything cuz i made it in wood class. And it is completely watertight . |
what did you use to press the wood? I think it wouldnt be hard to make your own board if you had a good way to squish the four layers really well... and maybe a 5 gallon pot filld with water on a big fire to steam the wood for the concave bend. maybe this just me flapping my gums.. but wouldnt that work good for a home made?? |
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WWSA Frontside 180
Joined: 09 Oct 2003 Posts: 283
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Posted: Jul 16, 2004 9:06 am Post subject: |
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deff use birch or maple _________________ Jaysin Smith
World Wakeskate Association
www.thewwsa.com |
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WWSA Frontside 180
Joined: 09 Oct 2003 Posts: 283
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Posted: Jul 16, 2004 9:09 am Post subject: |
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i built a Mold or a jig then used resin to laminate the layers together
then you put it in the jig and clamp it down. let dry over nite
take out and cut out the shape you want and star sanding it is real easy
If you need help I can send you pictures
email me @ jaysin@thewwsa.com if you want to look @ them _________________ Jaysin Smith
World Wakeskate Association
www.thewwsa.com |
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WWSA Frontside 180
Joined: 09 Oct 2003 Posts: 283
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Posted: Jul 16, 2004 9:13 am Post subject: |
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JankyZep, hey i like you you did with the logo avatar _________________ Jaysin Smith
World Wakeskate Association
www.thewwsa.com |
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JankyZep Frontside 180
Joined: 30 May 2004 Posts: 414
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Posted: Jul 16, 2004 9:46 am Post subject: |
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WWSA, Ya thanks, I just added some bevel and a drop shadow. The shadow looks gay so I am going to redo it. |
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