10 STEP GUIDE TO BUILD A SKATEBOARD

Gather tools and parts

• Materials:
• Skateboard deck (blank or pre-designed)
• Grip tape
• Skateboard trucks (front and rear)
• Skateboard wheels (4)
• Skateboard bearings (8)
• Hardware (8 bolts and nuts)
• Tools:
• Skate tool or a wrench
• Screwdriver
• Utility knife

Apply griptape

• Peel the backing off the grip tape Smooth it out to avoid bubbles.
• apply it carefully to the top of the skateboard deck.
• Use a utility knife to trim off any excess grip tape.
• Mark the Holes and Flip the deck over.
• use a screwdriver to poke through the grip tape where the truck holes will go.
• Carefully cut around the marks
• create holes for the skateboard trucks.

Mount the trucks

• Position the Trucks
• Place the skateboard trucks onto the deck
• aligning them with the holes you created.
• Secure with Hardware
• Insert the bolts through the holes from the top of the deck
• secure them with nuts on the underside.
• Tighten them with a skateboard tool or wrench.

Install the bearings

• Push the bearings into the wheels.
• use a skate tool or simply press them in by hand.
• Make sure they are fully seated.

Attach the wheels

• Slide the wheels onto the axles of the trucks.
• Use spacers if required, and tighten the nuts onto the axles to secure the wheels.
• Ensure there is a slight amount of play so the wheels can spin freely but not too loose.

Add and check truck hardware

• Double-check that all the hardware is securely tightened.
• This includes the truck bolts and wheel nuts.

Test trucks and wheels

• Check bushing tightness
• Make sure wheels and bearings turn
• Check screws for possible mistakes

Adjust tension and bushing tightness

• If the trucks feel too loose or tight, adjust the kingpin bolts to your preference.
• Bushigns/ turn radius can be adjusted by tightening the kingpin

Inspect final build

• Look over the entire skateboard to ensure everything is properly attached and aligned.
• Take a short ride to test the skateboard's performance and make any final adjustments if needed.

Ride and test setup

• Add stickers, paint, or other personal touches to customize your skateboard.
• Periodically check the tightness of the hardware, the condition of the grip tape, and the wear on the wheels and bearings.