3B's Custom Hardwood Pintail Decks was born from a simple belief: a skateboard deck should be as beautiful as it is functional. We source premium solid hardwood slabs, hand-select each piece for grain character, and shape every Pintail profile by hand in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The result is a deck that is genuinely one-of-a-kind. The grain pattern on your board exists nowhere else in the world. And the artwork? Laser engraved directly into the wood — permanent, precise, and built to outlast any sticker or paint job.
Laser Engraved · Permanent
All artwork is engraved directly into the hardwood using precision laser technology. It will not peel, fade, chip, or wear off — ever. Your design becomes a permanent part of the wood grain.
We work exclusively with solid White Oak and Ash — no plywood, no veneers, no shortcuts. Each slab is hand-selected for grain character.
The Pintail profile is carved and refined by hand. No CNC routing. The subtle variations in each deck are features, not flaws.
All artwork is precision laser engraved directly into the hardwood surface — not painted, not applied. The engraving is permanent, won't peel, fade, or scratch off over time. Your design becomes part of the wood itself.
We supply the deck only — no pre-drilled holes, no trucks, no grip tape. Raw and ready for your hardware. Aesthetic cruising, not trick skating.

Every order begins with a choice of species. Both are premium Canadian hardwoods. Neither is a compromise.
Quercus alba · Eastern North America
White Oak is the workhorse of fine hardwood. Dense, strong, and visually dramatic — the ray fleck patterns catch light in ways that make every board look like a painting. Slightly heavier than Ash, with a warmer, golden tone.
Fraxinus americana · Eastern Canada
Ash is the athlete's wood — lighter than Oak, with a clean, almost architectural grain pattern. The pale silver-cream tones give Ash decks a more understated, gallery-quality look. Excellent flex characteristics for a cruiser.

The Pintail Profile
Hand-Shaped. No Pre-Drilled Holes.
3B's occupies the "Affordable Luxury" space in the longboarding world. Every tier includes laser engraved artwork — the price reflects the level of customization and intricacy, not the quality of care.
A high-quality, hand-shaped Pintail deck in White Oak or Ash with a standard natural finish and laser engraved artwork. The same craftsmanship, the same permanent engraving — just without the custom extras.
"For the buyer who wants a unique, durable Canadian-made deck with permanent laser engraved art that beats mass-produced plywood."
Pricing increases based on the level of customization — specific grain selections, custom dimensions within the Pintail template, specialized finishing, and more elaborate laser engraved artwork designs.
"For the buyer who has a specific vision — a custom design they want laser engraved permanently into their one-of-a-kind deck."
Our most elite offering. Maximum customization, labor-intensive detailing, the finest grain selection, and the most intricate laser engraved artwork available. A functional art piece as much as it is a cruiser.
"For the buyer seeking a functional art piece — a show deck with laser engraved artwork that is as much a conversation starter as it is a cruiser."
Laser Engraving
All artwork is laser engraved directly into the hardwood. It is permanent and will not peel, fade, or wear off. Artwork is provided by the customer or designed in consultation.
Taxes
All sales are subject to applicable Ontario and Canadian taxes. Tax is calculated at checkout based on your location.
Shipping
100% customer-paid. A real-time shipping calculator at checkout provides accurate rates based on the weight of solid hardwood. We do not mark up shipping costs.
Turnaround
The 2–4 week production window covers crafting and engraving. Carrier transit time is additional and varies by destination. Tracking provided once shipped.
Six deliberate steps. No shortcuts. Every board is hand-shaped, laser engraved, and finished before it leaves the workshop.
You select your wood species (White Oak or Ash) and your customization level. For Custom Tier orders, we discuss your vision — grain preferences, dimensions within the Pintail template, finishing direction, and your laser engraving artwork concept.
→ Response within 24–48 hoursWe walk the lumber yard and hand-pick the specific slab that will become your deck. We're looking for character — the grain patterns, the figure, the story in the wood. The slab is also evaluated for ideal laser engraving surface quality.
→ Every slab is chosen by handThe slab is shaped into the Pintail profile by hand over a 2–4 week window. This is not a CNC operation. The shaping, the edge work, the progressive taper — all done with hand tools and careful attention.
→ 2–4 week production windowOnce the deck is shaped and sanded, your artwork is precision laser engraved directly into the hardwood surface. The engraving burns into the wood grain itself — it is permanent, will not peel, chip, or fade, and becomes a lasting part of the deck's identity. No stickers. No paint. No transfers.
→ Permanent · Won't peel, fade, or chipA protective finish is applied over the engraved surface to seal and enhance the natural grain. The finish is chosen to complement the wood species and customization level — from a clean natural oil to a more refined surface treatment. The engraving remains fully visible through the finish.
→ Protects the wood & the engravingYour deck ships raw — no pre-drilled holes, no hardware. It is carefully packaged to protect the finish and engraving during transit. Real-time shipping rates are applied at checkout. Carrier transit time is separate from the production window.
→ Real-time shipping rates · Tracking provided
Step 03
Hand-planing the Pintail profile
Step 04 — Laser Engraving
Artwork is precision laser engraved into the shaped deck surface. The engraving is permanent — it will not peel, fade, or wear off regardless of use or age. Your design lives in the wood itself.
Production Note
The 2–4 week window covers all production steps including engraving. Carrier transit time is separate and varies by destination.
Fill out the form below to begin your order. All artwork is laser engraved permanently into the hardwood — it will not peel, fade, or chip. For Custom Tier requests, we will follow up within 24–48 hours to discuss your vision.
Final total confirmed before payment is charged.
All artwork is burned permanently into the hardwood surface. It will not peel, fade, chip, or wear off — ever.
We confirm your design before production begins. You can also email artwork files to [email protected].
Reach out before ordering — we're happy to discuss grain options, engraving artwork, or anything else.
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