Keep your Sealing Tape Clean

A tip to keep your sealing tape clean

Preventing Vinyl Creepage

Here's how to prevent the vinyl from sneaking in between your veneer and mold, so that you get a nice tight pressing

Opening the TAP Bag Tips

There is an art to opening the sealed end of your TAP bag.

Breather Netting Tips

Breather netting provides a pathway for the air to find it's way out of the Thin Air Press.

Clamping Tips

Sometimes you need a little extra clamping power to make sure those radical bends shape up nicely.

Veneer Prep Tips

Worst case scenario when working with your Thin Air Press vacuum bag is that you will get a hole or tear in the vinyl of your bag.

Sealing Tape Tips

The vast majority of leaks that occur when using the Thin Air Press vacuum bag come from the sealing tape on the one open end of the bag. Read these tips on how to avoid these issues.

How To Fix A Warped Board

if you find yourself with a warped deck, we've got a relatively easy DIY solution to try and fix it.

Cutting 1/16" Veneers

Video shows how to cut 1/16" veneers for building longboards.

Two Inch Drop Deck

Many people ask if it is possible to make a drop board using our Thin Air Press. This tutorial goes through the process involved to making this type of deck.

One Inch Drop Deck Build

This tutorial shows how to build a 1″ drop deck in one glue-up. The great thing about this deck is it can be built in less than 3 hours (not including the glue drying time).

How to Apply Carbon Fiber

This tutorial goes through in detail, the steps to laminate carbon fiber onto the top and bottom of a skateboard deck.

How to Cut Carbon Fiber

Here is an easy fix that will help keep your carbon fiber straight and without annoying pulls in the cloth. This tip will help the finished job look cleaner and more professional.