--- product_id: 6295461 title: "The Handmade Skateboard: Design & Build a Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck from Scratch" brand: "matt berger" price: "AR$76536" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/6295461-the-handmade-skateboard-design-and-build-a-custom-longboard-cruiser store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Handmade Skateboard: Design & Build a Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck from Scratch **Brand:** matt berger **Price:** AR$76536 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Handmade Skateboard: Design & Build a Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck from Scratch by matt berger - **How much does it cost?** AR$76536 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/6295461-the-handmade-skateboard-design-and-build-a-custom-longboard-cruiser) ## Best For - matt berger enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted matt berger brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Handmade Skateboard: Design & Build a Custom Longboard, Cruiser, or Street Deck from Scratch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1sS06IUHiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Did not meet my very specific expectations. *by K***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016* I bought this book for my husband for Christmas because I thought it would make him finally want to pack up our flannels, gender neutral toddler, rescue mutt and upcycled iguana and move to Portland to start the donut-based food truck we'd always dreamed of. But noooooo we still live in Wisconsin, I only do yoga like once a month (ok fine it's Senior Strech at the old strip mall but it's free and I look like a solid 10 next to those old ladies) and nobody really appreciates my Tibetan throat singing here.I mean, can you imagine actually making a skateboard? Like with your hands? It would be an epiphany! This place is not for me! I belong with my skateboard carpenter brethren! The coolest Jesus EVER. I thought for sure this is what it would take for Nedrebo to toss his Vans and beard wax in the old gunnysack he uses as luggage and head for the hills. Now he's all 'I don't have time to make a skateboard, I have a job.' And alas, here I sit, still recovering from the salmonella I got from our backyard chickens we slaughtered in the driveway. I can barely meditate over this godawful hockey game that inexplicably follows me around. The neighbors are starting to get pissed about our beehive and my kid doesn't even like chia seeds any more. I don't know how much longer I can take it here.This book did not meet my expectations. Would NOT buy again. 4/5 stars because having it on our bookshelf conveys an important message about our values to any house guests and/or passing vagrants. And it technically does teach you how to make a skateboard. Whatever. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource that covers a variety of skateboard construction techniques *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017* I've been doing some woodworking as a hobby for a couple of years and wanted to make a skateboard. I like the look of the old-school decks and was particularly interested in a making a longboard. I got this book and read it cover to cover... and re-read it several times! It covers 4 main styles of construction ranging from a solid piece of wood, to vacuum compressing veneers. It can be overwhelming when shopping for the parts (trucks, bearings, wheels, spacers, pad, hardware) and this book along with some websites helped explain the differences. The book covers what type of finish to use on the board and how to make it grip without using grip-tape. It explains which tools are easiest to use and often provides alternatives in case you don't own the tools.The author has a Facebook page for his line of boards and was very responsive when I had a question.Here are some pics of my first board. It's 40-inches long and 9-inches wide in a fishtail shape made from solid Padauk and Maple. I'd say that I spent more time reading the book and researching the project than I spent actually building the board. I think it came out nice and I'm a little wary of getting it banged up now. I guess I'll have to build another. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Informative *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016* Bought this to use as a reference for my High school woods class that I teach. I was able to follow it and make a few of the designs from what we have in the shop. Many more can also be made with basic tools and ability as well. I would recommend this to anyone interested in skateboard making or just learning about the industry. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/6295461-the-handmade-skateboard-design-and-build-a-custom-longboard-cruiser](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/6295461-the-handmade-skateboard-design-and-build-a-custom-longboard-cruiser) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*