VENEER

Let's start with veneer. Skateboard veneer can be broken down into three categories of plys.

Face plys, sanded or unsanded core plys and cross band plys which are generally unsanded. The way that you orient these different layers changes a board's strength, weight and feel.

A common method of arranging the plys or layers would be...
1. Face
2. Core layer
3. Cross band
4. Core layer
5. Cross band
6. Core layer
7. Face

GLUE
It's best to apply the glue with a paint roller. Preferably one with a short nap that is no wider than 4" in width.

The amount of glue that you apply is critical and may vary with each type of glue. I usually use about 3 ounces per veneer ply if the roller is dry and 2 ounces per veneer ply if the roller is already wet with glue. You also need to have an even coat which has not dried in any spot during the glue up process.

The number one problem during skateboard construction is delamination, which can usually be traced back to an improper glue up. So work quick and make sure you apply enough glue to your veneer.

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