Make a statement by building a skateboard from scratch. When you make your own skateboard, you can create a singular deck that is perfectly tailored to your physical specs, your skill level, and, most important, to your unique, personal style. With the revised and expanded edition of The Handmade Skateboard at your fingertips, you will quickly be on your way to building a custom skateboard from scratch-and making a statement about yourself. Whether you're an accomplished woodworker or an enthusiastic beginner, the detailed step-by-step photos and instructions will guide you through five projects, starting with a simple hackboard built in a few hours to a custom street deck vacuum-pressed from maple veneers. A design guide covers sizing and shaping your deck and choosing the right trucks and hardware; the section on decorating your finished board, along with the gallery and maker profiles, will inspire the perfect finishing touches. Book jacket.