Skateboard Parts: Putting it All Together

Alright, so you've all the parts you need to develop a skateboard. Here will be the best way to assemble your skate.

The skateboard parts:

• Deck
• Pair of Trucks
• Set of Wheels
• Set of Bearings
• Hardware
• Grip Tape

For assembly you'll require:

• Skate Tool or Wrench and Screw Driver
• Metal File (For Grip Tape)
• Sharp Razor (For Grip Tape)
• Paint Roller (Optional) (For Grip Tape)

1) Pre-Grip Stage

First factor to do is remove any stickers from the leading of one's skateboard deck. Should you don't the grip will be raised where the stickers are.

An optional step is to scrape off some lacquer from the best of the deck. This may avoid the grip from peeling off. Use your razor to complete this. It is an optional step and personally I don't feel the require to, but some do.

2) Apply Grip Tape

3) Attach Trucks

Using a piece of hardware, poke holes through the grip tape. Begin on one end of the board and one by one attach the hardware to the deck and truck. Keep in mind to location the truck using the king pin facing the middle of the deck. When you have risers, location one between the deck and the truck. Tighten up all of the bolts nice and snug. Do this for the other end.

4) Place Bearings Inside Wheels

Location one bearing at a time into the wheels. Putting pressure on the bearings, press them until they're snug and can go no further. A bearing press is helpful for this. You may need to make use of bearings spacers.

They're placed among each and every bearing inside the wheel. They aid to take some tension off the bearings, so if you have them, you might too use them. When all of the bearings are placed inside the wheels move on to step 5.

5) Attach Wheels To Trucks

When you have washers, location when among the truck's hanger as well as the wheels. Slide on each wheel and place the other four washers between each and every wheel and also the axle nut. Utilizing either a skate tool or wrench tighten up the axle nut. Do not over-tighten as it will slow down your bearings. Tighten up every nut so that if you tighten it anymore your wheels will slow down when you spin them.