The Handmade Skateboard by Matt Berger
The Handmade Skateboard is the definitive book on building custom skate decks of all shapes and sizes, from the high-performance street deck to the classic longboard to a vintage pinstripe cruisers that will turn heads everywhere you go. When you make your own skateboard from scratch you have the opportunity to create something that is perfectly tailored to you: a deck that matches your height, your weight, your center of balance, your skill level and your intended use. More importantly, making your own skate deck allows you to design a perfect deck to fit your personal style, making a statement about who you are. There's nothing wrong with choosing off-the-shelf and mass produced, but who doesn't prefer to stand out. Be different. Be one of a kind. That's what you get with a custom handmade skateboard. Whether you are an accomplished woodworker or an absolute beginner, The Handmade Skateboard guides you step-by-step through building five skateboard designs; from a simple Hack Board built in a few spare hours to a high-performance street deck pressed from seven layers of high-quality Maple veneers. A design guide covers everything you need to know about sizing and shaping your deck and choosing the right trucks and hardware. And detailed photos, illustrations and clear written instruction throughout provide all the information and motivation you need to make your own skateboard from scratch.Matt Berger is a digital producer, author, and carpenter from Northern California who enjoys building things from the ground up and teaching others how to do so as well. Matt began his woodworking career as an editor at Fine Woodworking magazine, where he edited articles and produced and starred in how-to films that were shown on FineWoodworking.com. He perfected his talents using hand tools, solid joinery, and high-quality hardwoods to create high-quality furniture. Matt now spends his nights and weekends working on skateboard decks in his garage workshop, dubbed SK8Makers HQ, as well as hosting DIY Skateboard Workshops at local schools and community organizations. He works as a content manager for a big Silicon Valley technology firm, where he creates video, social media, and interactive web content.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781940611068 |
| ISBN 10 | 1940611067 |
| Title | The Handmade Skateboard |
| Author | Matt Berger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Spring House Press |
| Year published | 2017-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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