What Tools Do You Need To Set Up A Skateboard
Also i m sorry that you re getting two setup videos back to back.
What tools do you need to set up a skateboard. Run a screwdriver or file along the edges of the board to trace an outline of the deck. You ll need a tool to assemble it of course. Peel off the grip tape backing and place the grip tape on the deck. If you want to add riser or shock pads to make sure the philips heads match the total size.
Attach your riser pads trucks and attach the nuts. Place your deck on a flat surface so the nose and tail ends are facing up and the graphic on the bottom of the deck is facing down. Skate tool or adjustable wrench the wrench should adjust down to 3 8. You will also need a razor blade to cut your grip tape and a file.
If you ordered a skateboard online or purchased parts and need to assemble the board you can easily do so with a few tools. Hardware grip tape tools don t forget to get hardware you want to be able to assemble your new skateboard. I explain why i did it in this. You ll need eight 1 philips heads and 8 allen bolts.
Put your bearings in your wheels attach the wheels and you re done. It has a slide out philips 3 sizes of sockets and allen head screwdriver to help you carry out tasks with ultimate convenience. Phillips screwdriver skate tools almost always come with a phillips screwdriver but if not you ll need a separate screwdriver. Have all your skateboard parts and tools ready.
All purpose skate tools have a socket that works just as well. The easiest method is to use a multitool made for skateboards which include a variable size socket wrench screwdriver ratchet system and allen wrench. Sorry that i forgot that. You can use a regular set of tools including a screwdriver socket wrench and allen wrench hex key.
Start by applying the grip tape to the deck then screw in your trucks and finally add the wheels and bearings. Press down so it lays flat. Apply the grip tape to your skateboard deck puncture the holes and add the bolts.