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How to Make a Pro Skateboard

Skateboards can come in many different sizes and shapes. Woodworking enthusiasts can make a pro skateboard of their own. One of the benefits of making your own skateboard is the ability to design it exactly the way you want it. The cost will be a meager portion of the price for a commercially made skateboard.

Things You'll Need

Skateboard blank
Drill
Wood stain
Sandpaper
Paintbrush
Trucks
Bolts
Risers
Wheels
Grip tape
Polyurethane sealer

Instructions

- 1
  Obtain a skateboard blank. This tool may be purchased at an online skateboard retailer or at a local skate shop.
- 2
  Draw holes in the board where the trucks will go. Align the holes perfectly or you may be unable to skate straight. Drill the marked holes.
- 3
  Sand down the surface of the skateboard until there are no rough edges. The process may be sped up using a hand sander, but sanding manually will suffice otherwise.
- 4
  Stain the board. A natural wood stain will work, or you may opt to paint the blank any way you wish. Allow the skateboard to fully dry.
- 5
  Paint a design beneath the board if you wish. This technique allows you to personalize your skateboard. Allow time for the paint to dry.
- 6
  Paint sealer on the board, and allow it time to dry.
- 7
  Assemble the wheels by following the instructions on the package. Align the truck holes to the drilled holes and screw them together tightly.
- 8
  Remove the adhesive protector from the grip tape and carefully align it on the skateboard. Carefully stick the grip tape onto the skateboard when it is properly aligned.

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