How to Make a Fingerboard (my Style)

yeah! first instructable
here's how to make a fingerboard
finger skateboard
5 plys

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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!