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One Router Bit Makes Homemade Skateboards Look Factory Made

Manak Skates

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In this video, I show how to round skateboard edges with a handheld router using the setup we use in the shop.

A lot of people have asked how I edge route a skateboard deck, so I walk through the tools, router bit, speed, and homemade router plate I use to get clean rounded edges. If you are making skateboards at home and want a simple way to get a more professional finish, this video should help.

For this setup, I use a DeWalt compact router on full speed, a 3/16 inch roundover bit, and a homemade router plate made from an old skateboard we pressed and rode.

If you have questions, leave them in the comments and I will do my best to answer them.

Amazon affiliate links to products used in this video:

DeWalt router
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3/16 inch roundover bit
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13 Comments

@SamuraiQuin 3 years ago

So legit! You are a treasure trove of skateboard crafting. Thank you for sharing

@rfphicks 11 months ago

This is 100% the method!!! My first attempt at doing the roundover was a mess. Apopted the Manak method this evening and so much better and easier 🙌🙌

@maysamfaraj2 4 years ago

A big thank you from Dubai!

@SkateCrisis 5 years ago

Thx for the precious tips!

@boofnocoup3659 4 years ago

MORE VIDEOS!

@NJ-tq1gv 5 years ago

Great information! Can't wait to give this a huck! I've always gone from the top, like u said it looks like side ways is the way to go all day, thanks man!

@alexandrechireux5356 5 years ago

Thank you buddy. I've been strugling sooo much for edges. I'll give it a try asap.
Great tip! Thank you again 🙏

@mikerobertson7064 5 years ago

Glad you put this video up. I was trying to figure out a good way to do this a couple days ago and was having issues w the router gauging the rails.

@paulelkins8782 3 years ago

Man. Been looking for this info for days! Thanks. You were talking about mounting the router so you don't have to go handheld. What's the best way to do that?

@thedevilskind 4 years ago

For someone with no access to a drum sander, what's the next best and cost efficient method for similar results for smooth rounded side rails? Thanks

@s.a.k.i.o.n.e 2 years ago

How would you route a 1/8 square channel nice and clean to mount trucks deeper in the board to reduce overall height?

@michaelmitchell7879 2 years ago

Awesome tutorial. Question: I am trying to make a deck that has a 7.126 into a 7" nose.. just would like the nose a little shorter for my skating. 0.126 equals 1/8th? correct? my confusion is where to start the trimming process for the nose? behind the front truck holes? middle of truck holes? as for measuring deck from bottom of top bolts on the nose is where it starts to narrow out. Also, if wanting to make the deck a 8.38 from a 8.5, would you slim off 1/16th on each side? or just go for 1/8th on one side? any info would be awesome! thanxz!

@ilias4156 4 years ago

Hey Johhny, love the channel, love the boards and thankyou so much for sharing all this...
Just ordered the bishop, hasn't arrived,, but I'd like to order a bit for the colt thats the right size.. Goodroads doesn't not give any info on the site( ??) ..so what do I order, 1/4 3/16? cheers meng