Build your own skateboard

Build your own skateboard

A skateboard consists of three elements: the board or deck, the wheels, and the trucks, which connect the wheels to the deck. Craft your own sweet ride by putting them together. Learn how to build your own skateboard with this Howcast guide. It is laid out for you in 9 easy steps. The materials to building your own skateboard are as followed:

You Will Need
* A skateboard deck
* A tape measure
* Grip tape
* A metal file
* A utility knife
* 8 bearings
* 2 skateboard trucks
* 4 skateboard wheels
* Axle washers and nuts
* A socket wrench
* Mounting bolts
* Kingpin bolts
* A skate tool
* Riser or shock pads
* A wrench

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