Combined Layered Drop-Down Longboard

Combined Layered Drop-Down Longboard

This sectional drop-down longboard design is based on the concept I’ve described in the article http://www.townscooter.com/p/combined-drop-down-longboard.html
It is a drop-down longboard that can be made without veneer pressing. You only need to cut parts using CNC router or laser cutter or even electric jigsaw and then assemble them.

Materials

I recommend the Baltic birch plywood to make this longboard. Nose and Tail parts can be made of 9 ply (12mm) plywood. The main platform should be made of 11 ply (15mm) plywood for a 70-110 kg rider or 9 ply (12mm) plywood for a less than 70 kg rider.

Notes

- You only need the Combined Layered Drop-down Longboard.DXF file to make parts of the longboard. 3D model files (.123D, .STP) are provided for references.
- The main platform sizes are suitable for trucks with more than 2” wheelbase offset, e.g. Randal trucks. If you use shorter offset trucks, e.g. Paris or Slant trucks, it may require to