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Easy Ways to Build Your Own Skateboard Setup For Beginners

Here's a detailed info on how to build a skateboard setup for novice skaters.
ShreddER March 26, 2022
Easy ways to build your own skateboard setup-100
Illustrations by: Jiro Jarin

Purchasing a quality skateboard is indeed expensive. But, how would it be if you could Build A Skateboard within a budget? Not bad, right?

However, many people prefer buying one rather than building by themselves because they find it challenging to Build A Complete Skateboard.

The fact is, it is simpler than you think. You need to accumulate some equipment and follow some easy steps regarding a Skateboard Complete.

We have demonstrated the easiest ways to build your own skateboard. Hopefully, after reading the entire article, you’ll find the complete process simple. So, let’s get started.

Parts That You Will Need For A Skateboard

Skateboard Parts You'll Need
Illustration by: Jiro Jarin

It is possible to buy a quality skateboard under $100 to get the best skateboarding experience. Even then, if you would like to make a skateboard on your own, here is the list of Skateboard Components you’ll need to build a skateboard that you can buy online or at your nearest shops.

1. A Skateboard Deck
2. Griptape
3. Two Trucks
4. Skate Bushings
5. Four Wheels
6. Eight Bearings
7. Eight washers
8. Eight Bolts & Nuts

Tools You’ll Need

1. A Razor Blade
2. Screwdriver or Allen key [Depending on the type of bolts purchased]
3. Adjustable Wrench

How To Build A Skateboard [Step-By Step Guideline]

Once the Equipment For Skateboarding is purchased, it is time to build the skateboard. So, follow the steps that we have shown below.

Step-1: Amassing Your Skateboard Parts & Tools

Amassing your skateboard parts and tools
Illustration by: Jiro Jarin

First, assemble your Skateboard Parts and tools into two different groups. The first group is for the griptape, the deck, and the razor blade. In the second group, keep all the parts in a box so that they don't roll off the table.

Step-2:  Griptape on The Deck

Grip on the skateboard deck
Illustration by: Jiro Jarin

The decks available on the market are made of 7-8 ply maple wood. For that reason, it is necessary to place griptape on the deck that aids you in maneuvering your board without slipping.

To place the griptape, hold the griptape’s both ends, place it on the deck, and make sure it has covered the total length with an extra inch on the nose and tail of the deck.

After that, exert pressure on the griptape’s center. Once the griptape is placed, cut off the excess tape with a razor blade.

Step-3: Affix The Trucks

Affix the skateboard trucks
Illustration by: Jiro Jarin

In this step, you have to attach the truck. Find the mounting holes on the deck and use a screwdriver or bolts to snake holes downwards through the griptape you placed. After that, mount bolts through the holes in the deck.

Grab the hardware in place at the time as you're attaching one truck at a time. Ensure your two trucks are grappling with each other. Knit the nuts over the truck using a wrench or skate tool. To tighten the head of the bolts, use a skate tool. Repeat the same on the other side.

Step-4: Install Bearings

Installing skateboard bearings
Illustration by: Jiro Jarin

After placing the trucks, you have to install bearings. Every single wheel needs two bearings to turn round properly. Push a bearing into one side of your wheel until you feel it takes place. You have to attach bearing space into the wheel from the side that doesn’t hold a bearing and then pin down a bearing into the open side. Repeat the entire process for the four wheels.

Step-5: Install Your Wheels

Installing skateboard wheels
Illustration by: Jiro Jarin

Set up a washer on an axle, then a wheel, and then a second washer with the help of the hardware that comes with your tucks. Secure it using nuts, and repeat for four wheels.

Final Thought

So, that was all about how to build a skateboard. We hope you have perceived the entire process, and from now, you can do it on your own. Simply purchase the Skate Parts and tools first. After that, assemble all your parts and tools.

Next, place the griptape on your neck if there is no applied tape. In the fourth stage, you must affix the trucks and wheels by measuring the length of the skateboard correctly. In the final step, install the bearing, axle, and washer by following the process as we mentioned above. That’s the complete process.

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