Soooo..... There is this skateboard I want that is handmade in Spain. Seventy inches long. But how do even know you might like that length unless you try it. My Beloved and I put together a board to try. I made the pattern.
Then we tried to figure out how much wood the board need to be. We decided on trucks, bushings, wheels, and bearings.
Glued up the top. Sanded it. Finished it and added grip.
Add the wheels. A 70 inch skateboard. I have to admit it does not have the flex I would wish so we will make the deck again but even so this is fun. Our street has a bit of hill because we are on the natural levy. I just carve back and forth down the street. It really is not hard to push and Small Mister loves it. I would have a picture of him trying it out but most of those were naked.
Not quite back to the drawing board and not bad for a first attempt. It is fun! Makes me smile. Does not mean I still do not wish to get the skateboard from Spain but we have more things to try. My Beloved likes making these too.