I attempted my first homemade skateboard, this was a present for my 7 year old nephew for Christmas. The deck was made out of Birch veneer, maple is also very common material to use. More details and photos on my blog if interested: http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/diy-skateboard Cheers, Ian
Estimated Cost
- $30 for wood veneer for the deck
- Spray paint - $7/can ( I had some black already)
- Spray paint - $7/can ( I had some black already)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Oil based Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner