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Summary: Learn how to begin applying the trucks to the board and what to use to apply them in this free how to video lesson on how to build your own skateboard.
Russell Kompinski Grew up mostly in South Florida, where his father owned an Automotive Dealership and repair shop. That is where Russell inherited his desire for knowledge. Russell...read more
"Hello my name is Russell Kompinski and on behalf of expert village we are going to learn how to purchase and assemble a skateboard. Now that you have your board gripped and your holes punched out you can go ahead and put your screws in. I went ahead and went with the seven five deck and the fifty two millimeter wheels because I'm going to skate street. When you get your screws on, you're going to want to put your nuts on. Now the hardware always comes with the skateboard at a skate shop or well for an extra couple dollars. Generally you can find everything you need at a skate shop including shoes, which are very necessary, skate videos, and even a skate tool. It will make your life a lot easier."
eHow Article: How to Begin Applying Trucks when Building a Skateboard