The whole function of epoxy resin is to strengthen the surface and to make sure all the interior wood fibers stay put. This solidifies the wood entirely and makes it possible to use the piece for almost anything. If you’re a beginner and don’t want to waste time starting a fire, or...
Beginner - Intermediate Intermediate - Advanced Advanced - Expert The shorter the wakeskate, the more maneuverable it is. Shorter wakeskates make skateboard-esque flip tricks easier. Longer wakeskates allow you to stay on a plane at slower speeds. If your wakeskate will be used by multiple ride...
The length of your snowboard will vary depending on your body weight and the type of riding you plan to do. Back in the day, traditional snowboard sizing meant you stand next to the snowboard and if the top hits your chin, great, it fits! While that may be a good place to start, ...
When it comes to CNC machines, everyone will think of its high cost and complex programming operations, which make us feel unfathomable about it. In fact, we know and learn CNC by making some simple andlow cost CNC machines, which has enabled us to upgrade from a beginner to an expert i...
If you’re currently at the beginner or intermediate level of surfing, check out our article on the best beginner surfboards. There’s a whole lot of factors that go into choosing the right shortboard, so we’ve put together this Shortboard Buyer’s Guide to dig into how different ...
There are many ways to turn on your skateboard. But let me teach you beginner steps called the Carving Turn and Kick Turn. The Carving turn does not require you to lift your foot or the wheels of the skateboard. You will have to loosen your trucks to do this trick. All you need to...
If all you had were a sledgehammer and a spade, carving intricate furniture would be impossible. The basic rule is that the tools you use have to be smaller than the things you're using them on.Photo: Inside an atom: electrons are the particles in shells (orbitals) around the nucleus ...
Start With Words “My first was a Happy New Year sign on Strava,” Lund says. Words are easiest to create because they’re fairly straightforward, he explains, and you can—if you plan carefully—simply pause Strava for a few yards in order to create a space between each letter. Words ...
As a beginner on this subject, it can sometimes be hard to understand what is feasible or not by a CNC mill. In order to picture better what is easy or not to CNC, you can do the following exercise: Make a mockup of your part (of cardboard or foam, for instance) or design it ...
Now, before we start this epic journey, let’s be real – backcountry snowboarding isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s not just about crazy snow carving—but safety too. Imagine being on the wrong side of an angry avalanche. A situation you’re keen to avoid, right? So, I’ve got...