Woodshop Directory 2020 Thread

[TwisT]

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anyone know any shops or brands that use Point Dist out of Nevada?

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There's a local brand here called Troika that uses them. Not a big fan of the one I have, if I remember right they don't press anything they just print on blanks and claim they come from all over the place but I'm pretty sure its mostly chinese wood. Was ok for the first few sessions but lost its pop pretty quick. Shape was your run of the mill mellow 8.25 x 31.75 14.25wb, nothing interesting about it but nothing offensive either. 

I really like Troika's graphics but I'm probably not going to get another one if its the same wood. It's just a little hobby brand for some local dudes/chicks and they're doing small runs so I understand why they'd want to keep costs down but there's too many other good options to choose from.

Just my two cents though, maybe the one I got was a dud and everything else is from some amazing hidden secret   woodshop but I'll hold off until I see one from somewhere I recognize like clutch/bbs/ps/dwindle etc.

Thanks for the info.

I looked them up. Their graphics aren't bad for a local brand, as in I'd consider what they're doing actually graphics. It's unfortunate that the wood isn't the best.

[Reed Richards]

Does anyone know which woodshop Darkroom will be using?

[FrozenIndustries]

Does anyone know which woodshop Darkroom will be using?

Believe Pendleton said BBS in the comments of one of those IG posts.

[Esmith5488]

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Does anyone know which woodshop Darkroom will be using?

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Believe Pendleton said BBS in the comments of one of those IG posts.

He did

[FrozenIndustries]

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Does anyone know which woodshop Darkroom will be using?

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Believe Pendleton said BBS in the comments of one of those IG posts.

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He did

Pretty hyped. Some of those shapes look like they may be similar to the Cardiel football that I love so much.

[Reed Richards]

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Does anyone know which woodshop Darkroom will be using?

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Believe Pendleton said BBS in the comments of one of those IG posts.

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He did

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Pretty hyped. Some of those shapes look like they may be similar to the Cardiel football that I love so much.

Excellent.  Thanks dudes.

[Sativa Lung]

I think Brujaria is doing BBS now. Still have some clutch but I guess the latest batch was BBS.

[rocklobster]

Ambush skateboards shop decks? Liking the dimension for their 8 x 32 x 14.25 boards.

[usedtostillskate]

I got a second Beer City deck. I'm not sure which wood they use, but the first one was strong and a little heavy. This one also has made in USA stamped on it but had a Lazer engraved number near the truck holes. Does PS Stixx make anything in USA since I thought the number etching was their thing? Is there another shop that does this? The first one didn't have the numbers but both said "made in the USA". I'm enjoying it so far and the measurements are dead on from what the website says. I'm not sure if they're common enough for anyone to know which shop they use but I'd be curious to know.

[legion]

Back to Dwindle? Layout and 8.0 x 31.6 WB: 14 seem like Dwindle.

https://zeroskateboards.com/pages/d2-2020

[pointandclick]

Back to Dwindle? Layout and 8.0 x 31.6 WB: 14 seem like Dwindle.

https://zeroskateboards.com/pages/d2-2020

speed demon wheels and slant trucks are pretty telling on the completes.

[legion]

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Back to Dwindle? Layout and 8.0 x 31.6 WB: 14 seem like Dwindle.

https://zeroskateboards.com/pages/d2-2020

https://www.instaram.com/p/B95DFc0leTX/

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speed demon wheels and slant trucks are pretty telling on the completes.

Ya. Drrh. I left out the most obvious evidence. 2nd drop and ppl haven't noticed? Not a hot commodity here, huh?

[munchbox]

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Back to Dwindle? Layout and 8.0 x 31.6 WB: 14 seem like Dwindle.

https://zeroskateboards.com/pages/d2-2020

https://www.instaram.com/p/B95DFc0leTX/

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speed demon wheels and slant trucks are pretty telling on the completes.

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Ya. Drrh. I left out the most obvious evidence. 2nd drop and ppl haven't noticed? Not a hot commodity here, huh?

i like skulls as much as the next guy but the chief never got my money. sure as hell wont now

[Sativa Lung]

I got a second Beer City deck. I'm not sure which wood they use, but the first one was strong and a little heavy. This one also has made in USA stamped on it but had a Lazer engraved number near the truck holes. Does PS Stixx make anything in USA since I thought the number etching was their thing? Is there another shop that does this? The first one didn't have the numbers but both said "made in the USA". I'm enjoying it so far and the measurements are dead on from what the website says. I'm not sure if they're common enough for anyone to know which shop they use but I'd be curious to know.

Lots of places can do laser engraving. BBS does it from time to time, seems like they've been using it more lately. Some of the ScumCo and street plant Pennswood decks used to have it, but it was always a little logo and not a serial number. Can you take a pic of it? If it's PS the serial # will be PSxxx-xxxx with the x's being the mold and the number in the run the board is.

I don't think PS does anything in the states anymore but maybe they set up something for small runs, who knows. More than likely one of the US shops just got a new toy or they talked a local furniture factory into making a deck mold or something.

[usedtostillskate]

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I got a second Beer City deck. I'm not sure which wood they use, but the first one was strong and a little heavy. This one also has made in USA stamped on it but had a Lazer engraved number near the truck holes. Does PS Stixx make anything in USA since I thought the number etching was their thing? Is there another shop that does this? The first one didn't have the numbers but both said "made in the USA". I'm enjoying it so far and the measurements are dead on from what the website says. I'm not sure if they're common enough for anyone to know which shop they use but I'd be curious to know.

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Lots of places can do laser engraving. BBS does it from time to time, seems like they've been using it more lately. Some of the ScumCo and street plant Pennswood decks used to have it, but it was always a little logo and not a serial number. Can you take a pic of it? If it's PS the serial # will be PSxxx-xxxx with the x's being the mold and the number in the run the board is.

I don't think PS does anything in the states anymore but maybe they set up something for small runs, who knows. More than likely one of the US shops just got a new toy or they talked a local furniture factory into making a deck mold or something.

I gripped it before I could take a picture, but no PS before the #. I don't think it's pennswood though because I've skated them before. Maybe South Central or Chapman.

[venture5.8]

What is the deal with hopps? I have had 2 of their boards and they don't feel like any generator board I have ever had. Both were super soggy day 1 and both broke in 2- 3 sessions. I thought I read something since chapman went under they were using generator wood but somebody else was pressing them or something weird like that.

[FrozenIndustries]

What is the deal with hopps? I have had 2 of their boards and they don't feel like any generator board I have ever had. Both were super soggy day 1 and both broke in 2- 3 sessions. I thought I read something since chapman went under they were using generator wood but somebody else was pressing them or something weird like that.

When Chapman lost their woodshop, they started using Clutch to make all their boards. I've heard a rumor that they have their own woodshop again, but nothing to confirm that. Edit: can't cite where I heard said rumor, it could have also been some ad or email from them saying their boards were made in the USA.

My guess is that they either have their own shop again or the boards you had were Clutch. Was there any kind of stamp over your front truck? Clutch has a shape stamp, like "K7" or whatever.

Also, FWIW: Theories is pretty forward about saying that their own (Theories Brand) decks are BBS, but they don't say anything like that about Hopps on their store. I'm not a board breaker but every single Chapman I've ever had has gone to shit so fast.

[texasplant]

Someone bought me a 101 Mcnatt as a gift and I’m thinking about skating it. Any idea what wood shop they printed their reissues on? I’m gonna guess Dwindle.

[Reed Richards]

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What is the deal with hopps? I have had 2 of their boards and they don't feel like any generator board I have ever had. Both were super soggy day 1 and both broke in 2- 3 sessions. I thought I read something since chapman went under they were using generator wood but somebody else was pressing them or something weird like that.

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When Chapman lost their woodshop, they started using Clutch to make all their boards. I've heard a rumor that they have their own woodshop again, but nothing to confirm that. Edit: can't cite where I heard said rumor, it could have also been some ad or email from them saying their boards were made in the USA.

My guess is that they either have their own shop again or the boards you had were Clutch. Was there any kind of stamp over your front truck? Clutch has a shape stamp, like "K7" or whatever.

Also, FWIW: Theories is pretty forward about saying that their own (Theories Brand) decks are BBS, but they don't say anything like that about Hopps on their store. I'm not a board breaker but every single Chapman I've ever had has gone to shit so fast.

I emailed Theories of Atlantis awhile ago asking about Hopps' woodshop.  The dude said all TOA are bonded at the TOA warehouse in Long Island using Generator wood.  Hope that helps.

[Janek_SK8]

Hi, i buy this Thank You Logo Team Deck this Month, it's by DSM/Dwindle.
Is Thank You move to Dwindle?, my Torey, Deawon Pro Deck are by PS Stix.

[rocklobster]

Hi, i buy this Thank You Logo Team Deck this Month, it's by DSM/Dwindle.
Is Thank You move to Dwindle?, my Torey, Deawon Pro Deck are by PS Stix.

Answer is right there - DSM woodshop

[munchbox]

is business and company bbs or ps?

[fs1/2cab]

is business and company bbs or ps?

Pretty sure they are all BBS.

[Esmith5488]

is business and company bbs or ps?

All BBS

[Vintagebody]

I'm eyeing some sales, and they have Hockey boards with the warning sticker. BBS wood then?

[Sativa Lung]

I'm eyeing some sales, and they have Hockey boards with the warning sticker. BBS wood then?

If its the black/white one then its BBS.

All FA and Hockey is BBS now. The only place you're going to find a PS one is covered in dust on a shelf in a shop or on ebay. PS has a similar red/white warning sticker to the one BBS sometimes uses but theirs is bigger and is located on the nose rather than between the front truck holes.



Smartass, When you get a chance can you add Demon Seed to South Central? They have some really cool graphics and I was happy to find out they use good wood. 

[rocklobster]

Are DGK price point decks made in DSM / China? Just saw this local listing, the Resin 7 plus the laser etching looks like the one you see on Almost / Darkstar / Blind.

[Vintagebody]

View on Sk8mafia decks? Its BBS so should be good, even tho prices are lower?

[legion]

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/border-baja-california/story/2020-03-28/in-tijuana-video-address-mexicos-president-toughens-coronavirus-stance
Thoughts? Sounds like factories in TJ don't have to shutdown. Anyone know if BBS, PS Stix, and/or Clutch are still running?
And given the split here between skating and not skating.. What are your thoughts about them staying open? If they are..
Edit.. Also factor in this lasting for over a year. And Mexico's healthcare system, social infrastructure, and the basic needs vs income of a factory worker with a family.

[moonordie]

A Numbers board E5 would be PS or BBS?