Showing posts with label tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tools. Show all posts

Friday, April 6, 2012

Step 3. Drilling holes

drill   /'dril/
   Verb: to bore or drive a hole in; to make by a piercing action.

  If you have not read Step 1, go back to that and read it. To complete this step first you must have the trucks, look at the page that says how/where to buy the trucks.
For this step, you must line the trucks up with the center line on the deck. Draw lines to mach the holes of the trucks on the deck.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Step 2. Epoxy/Fiberglass



ep·ox·y/iˈpäksē/ 


Noun:
An adhesive, plastic, paint, or other material made from a class of synthetic thermosetting polymers containing epoxide groups.
  If you just started reading, go back to Step 1 and follow those steps first if you want to make a longboard. Now that the board is glued and cut, its time to epoxy and fiberglass! Make sure you are in an area that has great airflow, and does not mind drips and drops of epoxy. The bottom of the board can be painted and epoxy/fiberglassed to make it waterproof. First, spray paint or do whatever you want for designs on the bottom of the board.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Intro



long·board/ˈlôNGˌbôrd/  NOUN: A long type of skateboard.



  If you LOVE longboarding, you might want to think about making a long board! Making a longboard is a relatively time consuming project. First have to be sure that you have the available tools. The assembly of the longboard requires a sander, dremel tool, drill, screw driver/wrenches, and a scroll saw. Next there is a price range;