Things have been goin pretty good for my deck company, I've got sources for the veneers and glues that should be sticking with me for as long as I need them. I took the last 3 weeks to make a new press for the decks out of concrete (I made about 5 different ones, trial and error process is what took so long, concrete didnt set properly, shape wasnt right, etc). I've got a good solid concrete press now, and enough veneer for 5 decks (35 sheets). I just finished the first deck (the rough one, just to test the press and whatnot) and its awesome, skates just like a pro deck.
It's clear coated, sanded and gripped. I should have a video of my friends / I skating my decks in the next week or so once I make a few more and tweak the press a bit.
Photos:
The concrete press (this was the 2nd press, I have a better one now).
Shot of the deck after sanding, not clear coated or gripped yet.
Final deck (without hardware on), the guys at West49 suck at gripping... I'll definitely do it myself next time:
Im thinkin another 2 weeks or so and things should be in full production. I still need to order a new type of glue so the decks will be stronger, right now Im using an epoxy that works fine but there's a better cheaper product out there used only for skateboards.
If anyones in the market for a deck, right now Im planning on selling them for $25 - $30 each ($5 more if you want it gripped). Considering decks go for around $100 today, I'd say thats a fair price
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- Adam (RUC')
