Materials.

MDF for economical precision. Vertical-laminated hard maple when you want premium density, machining quality and a production tool that looks as serious as the boards it creates.

MDF skateboard mold with a cleaned workshop background and neatly finished front-face edges

MDF

MDF machines consistently, keeps tooling cost down and is an excellent choice for stock molds, development tooling and many production runs.

Economical
Excellent CNC consistency
Easy to replace
Available stock or fully custom

Temporary visualization of a 12 by 36 inch vertical-laminated hard maple billet constructed from 168 veneer sheets

Vertical Hard Maple

Our premium option uses 168 thin hard-maple veneer sheets vertically laminated into an approximately 12 × 36-inch billet before CNC machining.

Dense hard maple
Vertically laminated construction
Premium machined surface
Built for serious production environments

XPS Foam One-sided male mold · Vacuum-bag pressing

XPS Foam

Lightweight one-sided male molds shaped for vacuum-bag pressing. A practical option for prototypes, classroom programs and builders who do not need a two-part hydraulic-press mold.

Lightweight and easy to handle
Designed for vacuum-bag pressing
Custom deck geometry
Ideal for prototypes and education

Which One Should You Choose?

	MDF	Hard Maple	XPS Foam
Press method	Hydraulic / mechanical	Hydraulic / mechanical	Vacuum bag
Entry cost	Economical	Premium	Lowest
Construction	Two-part mold	Two-part mold	One-sided male mold
Customization	Yes	Yes	Yes
Best fit	Most production builders	Premium production tooling	Prototypes, schools and small shops

Materials in the Shop

Real examples of laminated tooling, vacuum-bag pressing and the decks these molds produce.

Laminated skateboard mold billet during glue-up — Laminated mold construction

Sealed and glossed MDF skateboard mold — Sealed & glossed MDF mold

Pressed veneer result