Introduction: AL Light Weight, Finger Skate Board
Aluminum Finger Skate board
Step 1: What You Will Need
You will a need techdeck to drill the holes into the Aluminum, a screwdriver, shock absorber and 8 screws***. Also you need a drill or drillpress with a 1/16 drill bit. A pair of good sizers is needed to cut the shape.
I got an Aluminum drier vent duct connector for $2 at homedepot.
Every thing in the picture is optional, if you want to put trucks on it.
I have tried using soda cans, but it is too thin. You could Epoxy several layers though.
Step 2: Making the Board
Trace the shape of the Tech Deckon to the Aluminum, cut around the shape. Then tape the Aluminum deck to the real Tech Deck and drill through the 8 holes and into the Aluminum deck.
!!!!!!!Bend the sides and ends!!!!!!!!!!!!! screw the shock absorbers and trucks and your all done.
Be warned
do not handle the board too rough because it could bend
the bent edges give it strengh
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44 Comments
6 years ago
Do one of how to put a design on those
11 years ago on Introduction
To answer your question, you buy one because they're dirt cheap, and they're perfectly shaped and weighted, and have all the necessary hardware included (grip, trucks, wheels...)
I find skating on a "lightweight" board more difficult
But, nevertheless, this is very creative, and very unique! How do people like them?
12 years ago on Introduction
are the edges sharp?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Kind of. Not like a knife, thats thick allunium compared to a soda can.
12 years ago on Introduction
i made one out of a coke can i recommend this because with the multiple layers it gets uber strong and the natural curve also adds to the strength ________ |_|Craig|_|
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Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
how old are you.... like 16??!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
brilliant idea 5.1 stars
13 years ago on Introduction
This is a good idea - but u said why buy one when u can make one. But u need one both to make and shape the board, and for the wheels!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
if there all the rage at school im sure a friend could let u borow his for the night
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
true, true, but im working on home made trucks/wheels i just barrowed the board and traded $1 for trucks and wheels at school.
12 years ago on Step 2
where do i get a metal liked that???
Reply 12 years ago on Step 2
Home depot Dryer vent ducts
12 years ago on Introduction
here is a pic of mine
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Can you use alluminum foil?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
did you bend up the side edges?? if you dident it makes it alot stronger and stiffer(like a real skate board)
12 years ago on Introduction
I made one it works great! but we modified it a little. But is great! i made one a long board one too.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
yea someone who is satasfied thanks
12 years ago on Introduction
wont it be too thin and bill bend if you use it? (I think you should glue 2 together)
13 years ago on Introduction
dude, weallknowitcouldlookbetter but that sort of talk belongs on myspace or youtube...