How to Make a Skate Balance Board

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Spray paint PVC pipe.

   You can skip this step but a colorful balance pipe is a nice enhancement to your balance board.
   
   Allow for ample dry time (overnight).
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   Step 2: Decorate board.

   Another optional step, but one that should be completed before assembly.
   
   Paint board and add grip tape now. , If necessary, grab a tape measure to identify center.
   
   Mark 2 places where you will drill holes for the PVC pipe , Drill through the marks you made with the pencil. , Line up holes to match the 2 holes you just drilled in the deck and drill matching holes in the PVC pipe. , Consider using a wrench to tighten the bolts--you don’t want these becoming loose. ,
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   Step 3: Mark a place directly in the middle of the board (underneath) with your pencil.

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   Step 4: Drill completely through the skateboard deck.

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   Step 5: Drill through the PVC pipe.

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   Step 6: Line up PVC pipe holes with deck holes and secure with bolts

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   Step 7: followed by the washers.

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   Step 8: You're done.

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