How to Build a Skateboard | Tactics

Putting together and maintaining your skateboard is a rewarding and therapeutic task. It helps you understand the function of each part and how to adjust them to keep your skateboard in shape. We're going to quickly show you how to build a skateboard part by part and give you a few pointers to make it smooth and easy.
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[@tacticsboardshop]

How many boards have you built? 🛹🙌 If you have questions, check out our full guide here: www.tactics.com/info/assembling-a-skateboard

[@untitledswed1661]

0, the gravel is not gone from sweden yet

[@gabantromen]

i always enjoy setting up a complete..there's that satisfaction feeling everytime when doing it.. even just gripping a deck feels soo good. 2020 is my 29th year of skating

[@skaterboistarterpack]

Putting a skateboard together soon! This really helped!

[@clyde3642]

Same

[@surreal9558]

still lucky that tactics is one of few still skateboard-oriented shops run by real skateboarders and do online shipping. Keep doing what y'all do! Will be using these tutorials to assemble my mini logo board later this month!

[@patthewoodboy]

Building my first Skateboard for my Grandson the parts arrived today and hes staying here for the weekend , he will be helping , this was very useful especially the grip tape and bearing fitting.

[@R-A-X]

This cleared up so much for me, thank you so much! Bought my first ever skateboard super late in life but I’m so, so happy that I’m finally gonna be able to do something I’ve always wanted to do ❤️ thanks for the tutorial!

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

Been out of the game in n out for about 10 years now. Use to skate everyday for around 17-18 years. Getting back into it an the passion has risen again, so excited to grip my new Foundation deck.

[@Ohaffles]

Thanks this helped a lot! I thought my bearings were rusty even though I cleaned them thoroughly. I then saw this and loosened the axle nut a bit. It worked like a charm!

[@darkknightshaun]

The tray-flip at the end is INSANE.

[@carterevanroust]

Your videos are clear and to the point, which I really appreciate. Thank you!

[@katdrawz6058]

Getting my first board tomorrow :D can’t wait to put it together

[@FEVER.DREAM.]

how was it?

[@zeroeding]

sooo satisfying

[@Staldimusic]

THANK YOU😊

[@ukafrode1595]

If it isn't to much to ask for but can you guys make a video of how to unscrew stripped / really worn down nuts.

[@tacticsboardshop]

That's actually one of the topics on our list! We'll try to get it done sometime soon. Cheers! - Tim

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Awesome build man

[@jeffberridge176]

I’m shopping for a third setup that I don’t need because I really want to set one up. Wicked graphic, consistent colour scheme with parts, clean grip job. Ughhhh so nice

[@tacticsboardshop]

Setting up a board is therapeutic 😊

[@vladimirolujic6637]

You have great videos here! Nice music, really a background music, nice instructions, nice editing, nice explanations, nice language... Maybe turn the music down just a bit, but all in all beautiful. Keep it up!

[@TheBearsBeans]

I'm getting my first skateboard soon!

[@asislorentz9717]

Thank you for making this vid i can build my own skateboard

[@themarcvelazquez]

3:12 that bird/whistle sound makes me think of rainforest cafe

[@nickdriessen6159]

Who else is just here to watch a board being put together? It's just satisfying.

[@LLLuguitar]

Isso gratuitamente, thanks!!

[@joshdillena]

i like those wheels

[@ChillJorge1]

Tim from tactics I ordered Steve cab reissue

[@kmalraja4207]

Yes today skate today 🏄🏄‍♂️🏄🤙🤙🤙

[@gfeast4518]

I wish reds came with spacers, no point in paying like $12 more for bronsons 😂

[@fivefoot2indianman716]

G3’s are way faster than reds Or g2s which are close to reds and the same price

[@franz2820]

What does the bearing spacers do?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Spacers allow you to tighten the axle nuts all the way to prevent your wheels from shifting from side to side, and to keep your bearings in place when you do any powerslides. They're very important for downhill longboarding where you are going 40+ mph, but there's really no need for them in normal skateboarding situations. So they're optional on normal skateboards. Cheers! - Tim

[@Eviewhatttt]

Building a skateboard is so therapeutic

[@coverone0224]

how do they finish the wood of the skateboard itself?

[@Subscriberswithnovideoscheck]

If I order off your website can I pick everything I want and just have y’all build it?

[@tacticsboardshop]

We had to temporarily hold building boards because of Covid-19 plus inventory shortage issues, but we'll definitely grip your board! Building your own board is actually a very satisfying and therapeutic activity that I'm sure you'll enjoy. Cheers! - Tim

[@randy0732]

i already know how to build a skateboard but i just watched it for fun

[@f.1rz4n28]

Do you guys deliver the skateboard to UAE?Will a complete skateboard work perfect?What is the delivery cost? Plss answer as soon as possible,because i want to get a skateboard ASAP.

[@tacticsboardshop]

I believe so! A complete will definitely get you started! You'll probably have to submit an order form rather than ordering off the site. Here's a link to our international ordering process. Feel free to call customer service if you have any questions! 888.450.5060 Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/info/international-orders

[@jasonmartinez7906]

Hey I was wondering what I should do if I lose my speed washers from my trucks?

[@1simo93521]

You can buy bags of them on ebay or hardware store. Pretty cheap.

[@maestroairsoft424]

2:14 That might be a dumb question, but how do you know which side of the bearing is the shield ?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The shot at 2:14 is the back side of the bearing, and you can see the plastic retainer and the ball bearings. The shot at 2:40 is the shield side (red shield). The shields come in different colors depending on the bearing, but they are usually flat with a thin rubber seal along the circumference of the inside lip of the bearing. Some bearings have metal shields on both sides. Maybe this video will help you see the different sides of the bearings. I hope that helps! - Tim kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4W3onprip2Vmas

[@maestroairsoft424]

@@tacticsboardshop Yes it does. I'm waiting for my first board to come in the mail this week, so I'm getting the most infos and tutorials I can beforehand. Thanks ! :D

[@randy0732]

Tim guess what happened on the intro wheals got here from tactics boardshop 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SirCulzier]

If i get new trucks does it matter what truck I put front or back?

[@joshpogor6842]

nah, but once you've used them, just remember which one is front and back for when you have to take them off

[@user-ll3od7hl4s]

im just wondering, do all trucks fit with all decks?

[@tacticsboardshop]

You can mount any size truck on any standard skateboard deck. Ideally, the truck axles would match or be within a 1/4 inch of the deck width, but yes you can still skate it with trucks that are bigger/smaller than the deck. 👍

[@SirCulzier]

If the trucks are new how I know which is the front and the back truck

[@tacticsboardshop]

If they are brand new trucks, it doesn't matter which one you put on the front or back because they are identical. 👍

[@tamerlanraimbek5417]

I want to order a skateboard from Tactics website, but since it's my first time I am confused. 1) Does it deliver to Dubai? 2) Is the website reliable?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Our website is definitely legit! You can contact our customer service department with any questions about international shipping by either calling them at 888-450-5060 or emailing them at [e-mail] www.tactics.com/info/international-orders I hope this helps! - Tim

[@carlmanianglong9867]

What shape is that wheel? Like a V2 in bones or nah?

[@tacticsboardshop]

It's just the standard shape for our Tactics brand wheels. But if I was gonna compare it to a Bones V shape, it'd probably be closest to the V5 shape.

[@carlmanianglong9867]

@@tacticsboardshop thank you sir!

[@aidencastaneda3937]

sorry to bother you but would you need risers for a 8.5 truck also the skateboard is an 8.4?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The size of the trucks, but the size of the wheels that determine if you need risers or not. So if you have wheels that are 55mm or smaller, then you shouldn't need risers. But if you have wheels bigger than 55mm or you like to skate your trucks really loose then risers might be a good idea. Have an awesome New Year! Cheers! 🥂 - Tim

[@aidencastaneda3937]

@@tacticsboardshop thanks so much man

[@alonsin5450]

Im getting a tactics deck the one with the gold yellow squirrel

[@tacticsboardshop]

Nice! That one skates really well for me. It's actually supposed to be a Beaver because that's Oregon's state animal. But it does kinda look like a squirrel now that you mention it! 😂 - Tim

[@alonsin5450]

Tactics Boardshop ok sorry you are right tim because i am from pr and theres not beavers in here so i search it on internet

[@alonsin5450]

I thot it was a squirrel sorry

[@alonsin5450]

I am going to use the how to grip a skateboard video to grip the board when it get arrived and going to use mob the grippiest in the game💪🏻

[@alonsin5450]

I love watching your videos tim and take care dude 😷🛹 #Tacticsthebestskateshop

[@bigmq3003]

What should I do with my trucks? Both of my trucks bushings have cracks in them. Should I replace them or keep skating?

[@tacticsboardshop]

If they still feel good and skate how you like them to, then just keep rocking them. If they make your truck flop and cause you to get wheelbite all the time, then you should switch them out. It's funny you should ask because next week's video is about bushings! 😆✌ - Tim

[@bigmq3003]

@@tacticsboardshop LOL

[@bigmq3003]

@@tacticsboardshop Ok that means my trucks are fine.

[@bigmq3003]

@@tacticsboardshop Speaking of that how often do you upload?

[@bigmq3003]

@@tacticsboardshopYou don't have to answer this but do you use mini logo wheels? So far I have blue 53 mm 90a A-cut wheels.

[@ciel3776]

Do risers help?

[@tacticsboardshop]

If you want to prevent wheelbite, then risers help a lot.

[@santiagoomegna1652]

Pretty nice video

[@seth9266]

What's the deck

[@krishpatel416]

Should I buy a skate tool

[@tacticsboardshop]

Skate tools are super convenient. I think it's a good idea for every skater to have a tool because it's way easier to have the one skate tool instead of bringing 3 different wrench sizes and a screw driver in your backpack.

[@SirCulzier]

Do I need do have 2axle nuts??

[@tacticsboardshop]

Well, technically you need 4 total. One for each wheel. 👍

[@SirCulzier]

@@tacticsboardshop I have 2 on each side of the trucks I need to put one only or two one front of the wheel and one back or only front ?

[@SirCulzier]

@@tacticsboardshop my indys trucks have 2 on each side

[@tacticsboardshop]

@@SirCulzier Are you talking about the washers? The little rings that go on the axle on either side of the bearings? It's best if you have 2 washers on each side of the wheels (8 total) but if you're missing one or more of the washers, it's not a huge deal. They aren't completely necessary, and you can skate without the washers, but the washers will help make your bearings roll faster for longer. I hope that answers your question! - Tim

[@travoltavatileni7494]

What's the thickness of a board?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The widths of skateboards varies a lot depending on people's preferences usually between 7.5 - 10 inches. The thickness however is pretty standard across all skateboard manufacturers. It's 7 thin veneer plies of hard maple. The thickness will vary slightly depending on what factory it was made at but it's generally around 10mm or 0.4 inches thick. I hope that answers your question! 👍🛹 - Tim

[@Moetheseventh]

Can anyone see if my setup is good I’m a beginner. I just want a professional or expert to take a look at it and see if there is anything wrong. Eight inch deck. 8.0 axle. 54mm wheels. Super reds bearings. Risers 1/4 in. Hardware 1 and 1/4 inch.

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep! Everything checks out. 👍🛹 - Tim

[@audreydidio3925]

do you need bearing spacers or speed washers?

[@tacticsboardshop]

I definitely recommend using the speed washers because it'll keep your bearing from getting pinched by the axle nut and hanger. The bearing spacers will help too if you like bombing hills, going really fast and doing a lot of power slides, but they're not necessary in 99% of regular skating circumstances. So if you got 'em, you might as well use them, if you don't, eh. I personally haven't used bearing spacers in years and haven't noticed the difference. Cheers! - Tim

[@audreydidio3925]

@@tacticsboardshop ok thanks so muck tim i will definitely consider using both

[@audreydidio3925]

do reds big balls bearings come with either?

[@zahitemremetin606]

Is spacer necessary?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The bearing spacers are not necessary. They do help reduce some of the lateral stress on the bearings and reduce some of the wiggling and vibrations that cause speed wobbles, so I'd recommend using them if you like to skate big transition, bomb hills, or do downhill longboarding. But for 99% of situations in normal skateboarding, they aren't necessary. Cheers! - Tim

[@zahitemremetin606]

​@@tacticsboardshop so basically it's better to have them

[@tacticsboardshop]

@@zahitemremetin606 If you got 'em, use 'em. But if you don't or forget to put them in, it's not really gonna affect you. 👍

[@KentonBeck]

How many of you think the intro is so satisfying

[@LocalGrimReaper_]

2:06

[@Oxcotton09]

Why risers again?

[@Jackie_kitty763]

To prevent wheelbite

[@catherinevadot7289]

its always better to leave the weals in water for 24h before applying theme to your trucks

[@joshpogor6842]

lmao when you try to be funny but end up misspelling something

[@dalerobertson2513]

Can you pin a comment of the entire list of stuff we will need

[@HasTheTimeGone]

gygu guaguagguq

[@kuin4193]

Is it just me or did I think that the music at the start was from minecraft?

[@amethystmcdonald6610]

yo can i get skateboard

[@revolveswayyy]

Nope