How to Build a Skateboard Grind Box
A grind box simulates a ledge you might find in the natural skating environment. This grind box will be 6 feet long, 14 inches tall, and 2 feet wide. You can adjust these plans to suit any size you want.
Instructions
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Cut the plywood into a 6-foot-by-2-foot rectangle and and a 6-foot-by-14-foot rectangle.
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Using 2-by-4s, make two 6-foot-by-2-foot frames.
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Add 2-by-4 support beams every 12 inches to 16 inches across one frame.
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Cut 2-by-4s into six legs at the desired height--in this case 14 inches.
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Attach the legs to the two frames at the four corners and in the middle on each side.
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Attach plywood to top (with the support beams) and side.
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Drill holes in the top and side of the angle iron.
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Screw angle iron to the edge of the grind box where the two sheets of plywood meet.
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Tips & Warnings
Countersink the screws in the angle iron to insure a smooth and safe grind.
Use caution and wear proper safety equipment when operating power tools.