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by deepdish
08 Jan 2020 15:52
Forum: Board Building
Topic: 3D Modeling a Skateboard Mold
Replies: 2
Views: 11850

3D Modeling a Skateboard Mold

For the past month or so, I have been teaching myself 3D modeling in order to design my own skateboard molds. I have no prior experience with any kind of modeling, but am gaining a more proficient understanding of the program. As for program, I am running Rhino 3D - a solid 3D program primarily used...
by deepdish
08 Jan 2020 15:37
Forum: Board Building
Topic: Center Lines, Wheelbase, and Mounting Holes
Replies: 6
Views: 14791

Re: Center Lines, Wheelbase, and Mounting Holes

Beau, My apologies for the delay on this response. Thanks for the input and info graphic - all really useful information. I too have been going with the 2 finger of flat method as well as it seems to function the best. I am not sure if you caught Professor Schmitts most recent interview on the 9 Clu...
by deepdish
10 Dec 2019 10:06
Forum: Board Building
Topic: Center Lines, Wheelbase, and Mounting Holes
Replies: 6
Views: 14791

Re: Center Lines, Wheelbase, and Mounting Holes

Thanks for the in depth response - I like how you also mark the kick line to show where the kicktail begins. That would really help when dialing in the nose / tail length as well as the WB. How to you find your kick line? I know there is some discrepancy as to where the kicktail should really start ...
by deepdish
03 Dec 2019 13:57
Forum: Board Building
Topic: Center Lines, Wheelbase, and Mounting Holes
Replies: 6
Views: 14791

Center Lines, Wheelbase, and Mounting Holes

How do you most accurately mark your center lines, wheelbase, and mounting holes prior to drilling? I will run through my current process below, but I am interested to hear any suggestions or other ways to accurately layout these markings. 1. I have marked the center line on my mold both vertically ...