Fingerboard guides from the Lab.
Straight answers on sizing, concave, trucks, bushings, and pressing your own decks — written by people who actually skate them.
Not sure what a term means? Check the glossary →Fingerboard Sizing Guide: 32mm vs 34mm vs 36mm Decks Compared
Compare fingerboard deck widths from 29mm to 36mm and find the right size for your hand, trick style, and setup goals, plus a quick sizing chart.
Read guide →How to Press a Fingerboard Deck With a Mold
Learn how to press a wooden fingerboard deck step by step: cutting plies, gluing, clamping in a mold, curing, shaping, and sealing for real pop.
Read guide →Fingerboard Concave Explained: Low vs Medium vs High Concave
Understand fingerboard concave: the lengthwise curve across a deck's width, how low, medium, and high concave feel, and which suits your style.
Read guide →How to Choose Fingerboard Trucks: Width, Bushings & Sizing
Learn how to choose fingerboard trucks: matching truck width to your deck, single vs double baseplates, bushing types, and kingpin styles explained.
Read guide →Fingerboard Bushings Guide: Durometer, Shape & Tuning
Understand fingerboard bushing durometer (Shore A), cone vs barrel shapes, and how to tune truck tightness for the exact turning feel you want.
Read guide →Fingerboard vs Tech Deck: What's Actually Different (2026)
Fingerboards and Tech Decks look similar but perform very differently. Compare deck material, trucks, wheels, and feel to see what sets them apart.
Read guide →Best Fingerboard Setup for Beginners: Complete Buying Guide
Not sure what to buy first? Here is the ideal beginner fingerboard setup: deck width, concave, bushings, and grip tape, plus complete vs build-it.
Read guide →Fingerboard Truck-to-Deck Width Compatibility Chart
Quick reference chart matching fingerboard truck width to deck width across 29-36mm, so your setup turns, flips, and grinds the way it should.
Read guide →Fingerboard Deck Materials Explained: Maple Plies & Veneer
Learn how 5-ply maple veneer construction, ply count, wood grade, and press molds determine a fingerboard deck's pop, flex, and long-term durability.
Read guide →How to Clean and Maintain Fingerboard Bearings and Wheels
Step-by-step guide to cleaning fingerboard bearings with isopropyl alcohol, proper drying, re-lubrication with light oil, and how often to repeat the process.
Read guide →Wooden Fingerboard Ramps: DIY & Buying Guide
Buying vs. building wooden fingerboard ramps: obstacle types, what makes a good desk setup, and basic DIY tips for stable, smooth parks on a budget.
Read guide →Fingerboard Grip Tape Guide: Foam vs Sandpaper-Style
Compare foam fingerboard grip tape vs sandpaper-style grip: feel, grip level, realism, cost, and how to cut and apply each type cleanly to your deck.
Read guide →How to Tune Fingerboard Trucks for Speed vs Stability
Adjust kingpin tightness and bushing durometer to balance fingerboard truck turning response against stability. Step-by-step incremental tuning guide.
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