2x4 Skateboard

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2x4 Skateboard

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How to make a DIY skateboard out of one piece of wood

Supplies

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1 90' 2x4

Cutting

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Take your 2x4 and cut it into 3 30' longboards

Gluing

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Glue your 3 pieces together with wood glue than wait 24 hours for it to dry

Planer

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Run board into planer to the thickness you want in the skateboard

Bandsaw

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Cut your board on the bandsaw to whatever shape you'd like

Tablesaw

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make cuts in the middle of the board to create a curve in the board

Chizzle

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chizzle down cuts down to the thickness of the board

Sanding

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sand down curves until smooth and sharp. Next sand edges to avoid cuts on the edge

Drill

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drill holes for trucks and wheels

Grip Tape

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Apply grip tape to the board