Introduction: How to Make a Fingerboard (my Style)
yeah! first instructable
here's how to make a fingerboard
finger skateboard
5 plys
Step 1: Stuff You Need
2 big sheet of veneers(2 different kinds[ cherry, oak, maple, etc ])
scissors
wood glue
aluminum can
very strong clips or clamps
metal file
sandpaper
optional
printer and paper for template
Step 2: Cut the Veneers
cut 3 veneers with the grains going vertical
2 veneers with the grains going horizontal
then cut it according to the template given
Step 3: Glue Them!
Any wood glue is ok.Just need it to go hard once it dries.So,apply them thinly and firmly on every ply.
make sure you stick them cross-plied.
Step 4: Mold It.
take the aluminum can and cut it according to the template.Make two.Bend it according to a skateboard shape.
example
kicks
concave
dips
Then,use the clips or clamps to press the veneers in the aluminum mold.You can also use two tech deck's deck to be the mold.it works better
Step 5: Before Finish
you have to file the edge where there are excess glue and pieces of wood outside.you need it to be smooth to make it look PRO!
Step 6: File It
Start with the metal file.File the edge.the glue part.
then if not satisfied with the look,use the sandpaper to make it smooth.
Step 7: Last Step
You need to drill the holes for the trucks but in this instructions,I didn't drill it because I have no drill.Sorry about that.
Then,clearcoat it all around the deck.Once it's dry,slap some griptape and stickers.You are done!
144 Discussions
Question 27 days ago on Step 2
Why they should be vertical & horizontal? Any make sense explanation?
10 years ago on Step 7
what thickness veneer like less then 10mm?
Reply 3 years ago
3mm is used for full sized skateboards so 1-2mm. Ik this was posted 7 years ago but it might help others
Reply 6 years ago on Introduction
Less than 3mm.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
REALLY thin almost as thin as printer paper
3 years ago
i cut my finger making one
5 years ago
hey this is so cool can't wait to try it but Were did u get the veneers?
Reply 3 years ago
aye yo u cant make it withought veener
Reply 5 years ago on Introduction
Best bet is to look for craft shops. Especially the big expensive stores.
Furniture stores may have it but mostly have converted to plastic veneer
If you have a woodworking shop nearby you can ask them but they'll probably only sell giant sheets that is too thick for fingerboard use.
last option is to order them online
4 years ago
Mmm
6 years ago on Introduction
any more idea instead of drilling it to make the holes for the trucks,
can I just use the tech deck tool to make the hole?
11 years ago on Step 7
veneer goes through a printer so you should probably put the graphic on befor you glue them together, there is a youtube video that I'm gonna put on for this kind of stuff
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
what else can go through printer besides paper and veneer?
Reply 6 years ago on Introduction
a tech deck if your printer is wide enough
Reply 8 years ago on Step 7
best idea... i would hand paint if theyre decorative, you can do a full deck graphic then both sides,
6 years ago on Introduction
any art store should sell veneer it is used for modeling is quite expensive.
10 years ago on Step 2
where can you buy these "veneers"? like what type of store?
Reply 6 years ago on Introduction
I looked in almost every store that would have veneer and i couldn't find any so I found this pack of square veneer for fingerboarding
Reply 6 years ago on Introduction
Hobby shops or at Michaels, they only sell birch though.
6 years ago on Introduction
Nice! I superglued the trucks on because we also don't have the drill thing, It worked well.