Fingerboard HQ
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.



 
HomePortalShape Trucks Untitl12Rules + New Members FAQLatest imagesRegisterLog in

Share
 

 Shape Trucks

View previous topic View next topic Go down 
Go to page : 1, 2  Next
AuthorMessage
Jack B.
Constant FBHQer
Constant FBHQer
Jack B.

Posts : 1265
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : Glasgow :)
Setup : Berlinwood 33.3 Low
Winkler classics
TKY
BRT 2.0 Super Silver
FBS



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:01 pm

was going to shape my china wides:
1. got any tips?
2. if i do it will the turn a brass colour where i file ?
3. how do i paint them ? like is it just paint and then clear coat?
4. have you guys got any pics of you r shaped trucks?

p.s. dont have enough money for y's or brt's yet tongue
Back to top Go down
FlipThatWood
FBHQ Beginner
FBHQ Beginner
FlipThatWood

Posts : 107
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : California
Setup :


Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:09 pm

You said you don't have enough money for y's or brt's yet, have you seen chemistry trucks? There shaped trucks made by Sean Witman. He has 28mm($18) and 32mm($20).The 32mm ones also feature bushings and locknuts.

Here's a link to his website: http://chemistryfingerboards.weebly.com/
Back to top Go down
Jack B.
Constant FBHQer
Constant FBHQer
Jack B.

Posts : 1265
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : Glasgow :)
Setup : Berlinwood 33.3 Low
Winkler classics
TKY
BRT 2.0 Super Silver
FBS



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:12 pm

thanks for the website man, the trucks look nice but i was wanting to shape my own as i am saving up for y's tongue
Back to top Go down
Will Sparrow-Saunt
Part of the Furniture
Part of the Furniture
Will Sparrow-Saunt

Posts : 3060
Join date : 2012-06-07
Age : 25
Location : Stockport, Manchester
Companies : findlocalhotmoms.com
Setup : Weca (what else?)
BRTs
FF Wheels



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:18 pm

JFingerboards wrote:
thanks for the website man, the trucks look nice but i was wanting to shape my own as i am saving up for y's tongue
Get BRTS instead, so much better
Back to top Go down
https://www.youtube.com/user/flippyfingerboards
Jack B.
Constant FBHQer
Constant FBHQer
Jack B.

Posts : 1265
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : Glasgow :)
Setup : Berlinwood 33.3 Low
Winkler classics
TKY
BRT 2.0 Super Silver
FBS



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:21 pm

Will Sparrow-Saunt wrote:
JFingerboards wrote:
thanks for the website man, the trucks look nice but i was wanting to shape my own as i am saving up for y's tongue
Get BRTS instead, so much better
im not going into this haha just an opinion tongue
Back to top Go down
sk8berna
Blossoming FBHQer
Blossoming FBHQer
sk8berna

Posts : 150
Join date : 2013-04-18
Age : 26
Location : Portugal
Setup : Finga 32mm ; brr 32mm ; Oak wheels


Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:26 pm

just file around the hanger if you want to paint them use nail products , much better
Back to top Go down
Mikkel S
Moderator
Moderator
Mikkel S

Posts : 3752
Join date : 2011-09-20
Age : 33
Location : Denmark
Setup : Shape Trucks J9VuKBZ

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:29 pm

He didn't ask where to buy shaped trucks, he didn't ask what trucks to get. He simply asked for tips, tricks and pics to shape his own.


The solution is not always buying stuff. Fingerboarding needs way more DIY, cause then the companies will have to step up their game. $20 for a pair of china trucks is insane, even though they are shaped.


I haven't shaped my own trucks, but as you probably know, the idea is to make the hanger thinner so that it can go inside the wheel without touching anything else than the bearing.

Northwoods sells some shaped trucks they call Flux. I like their look:
http://northwoodsfb.com/Official_Website/trucks.html
Back to top Go down
SAM_I_AM
FBHQ Beginner
FBHQ Beginner


Posts : 39
Join date : 2013-03-08

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:43 pm

How long you recon those Chemistry trucks took to shape Mikkel?

Back to top Go down
Jack B.
Constant FBHQer
Constant FBHQer
Jack B.

Posts : 1265
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : Glasgow :)
Setup : Berlinwood 33.3 Low
Winkler classics
TKY
BRT 2.0 Super Silver
FBS



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 7:53 pm

Mikkel S wrote:
He didn't ask where to buy shaped trucks, he didn't ask what trucks to get. He simply asked for tips, tricks and pics to shape his own.


The solution is not always buying stuff. Fingerboarding needs way more DIY, cause then the companies will have to step up their game. $20 for a pair of china trucks is insane, even though they are shaped.


I haven't shaped my own trucks, but as you probably know, the idea is to make the hanger thinner so that it can go inside the wheel without touching anything else than the bearing.

Northwoods sells some shaped trucks they call Flux. I like their look:
http://northwoodsfb.com/Official_Website/trucks.html
exactly mikkel, cheers i will try later on wink
Back to top Go down
Twest
Part of the Furniture
Part of the Furniture
Twest

Posts : 1704
Join date : 2013-01-16
Age : 28
Location : USA
Setup : Main:
-BeastPants
-Brts
-Winklers
-Witchcrafts
-Slim and Catchy



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 8:30 pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrucks-Chrome-Nuts-Performance-Tuned-29mm-WIDE-Trucks-for-wooden-fingerboard-/290773467491?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43b3730163

Honestly i think these would be the best to shape. They are cheap and they are decent trucks. And if you want to put paint on them just get some sally hansons nail strips and there you go. I was wanting to do this and make a fingerboard company but i found out someone had used this idea already.
Back to top Go down
pharaohs fb
FBHQ Beginner
FBHQ Beginner


Posts : 48
Join date : 2013-01-16

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 8:33 pm

here is izilly made a video on how to shape trucks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtWTXIyo2BY i think it will help you
Back to top Go down
Jack B.
Constant FBHQer
Constant FBHQer
Jack B.

Posts : 1265
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : Glasgow :)
Setup : Berlinwood 33.3 Low
Winkler classics
TKY
BRT 2.0 Super Silver
FBS



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 8:43 pm

Cheers for the advice everyone
Back to top Go down
Eric_Best
Council
Council
Eric_Best

Posts : 1347
Join date : 2013-03-20
Age : 28
Location : Mass
Setup : catfishbbq, brts, ff wheels, fbs

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 8:57 pm

Btw i ordered chemistry trucks a month and a half ago and never got them
Back to top Go down
JackTerryFB
Blossoming FBHQer
Blossoming FBHQer
JackTerryFB

Posts : 192
Join date : 2013-03-29
Age : 26
Location : New Jersey
Companies : none
Setup : G14
Blackriver Trucks Super Silver Wide
Substance THCas
Riptape Slim and Catchy
Witchcraft Bushings

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Shape trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyWed Apr 24, 2013 9:08 pm

Back to top Go down
Oscar V.
Part of the Furniture
Part of the Furniture
Oscar V.

Posts : 1832
Join date : 2012-05-31
Age : 25
Location : Cebu City, Philippines
Setup :
jrh
brt
wnk
fbs

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 8:22 am

There are 3 methods to shape trucks.

1. Using files
2. Fine Sandpaper
3. Using a drill as a lathe. You put the hanger in the part for the drill bit, Turn it on and file away at the trucks to make it circle.
Back to top Go down
Jack B.
Constant FBHQer
Constant FBHQer
Jack B.

Posts : 1265
Join date : 2013-04-10
Age : 26
Location : Glasgow :)
Setup : Berlinwood 33.3 Low
Winkler classics
TKY
BRT 2.0 Super Silver
FBS



Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 5:26 pm

shaped some td wide trucks and they turned out okay happy tell me what you think and how i can improve them Shape Trucks Dsc00511
Shape Trucks Dsc00512
Shape Trucks Dsc00513
Back to top Go down
Ian B
FBHQ Regular
FBHQ Regular
Ian B

Posts : 709
Join date : 2012-10-11
Age : 33
Location : Scotland
Setup : Ambt.
BRT Wide (Super Silver).
Cart Wheels - White.
BRT Medium.

Fingerplant New Mold.
BRT Wide (Black).
Cart Wheels - Purple.
BRT Medium.

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 5:48 pm

Look good man!
Back to top Go down
https://www.youtube.com/BroonyFB
kyle ashley
Part of the Furniture
Part of the Furniture
kyle ashley

Posts : 2004
Join date : 2012-03-15
Age : 45

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 6:08 pm

they look like chemistry trucks
Back to top Go down
DarraghK
FBHQ Regular
FBHQ Regular
DarraghK

Posts : 736
Join date : 2011-12-23
Age : 28
Location : Ireland
Setup : Blosom 32.5mm.
Td longboard trucks.
Flatface G7d's white.

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 6:26 pm

Eric_Best wrote:
Btw i ordered chemistry trucks a month and a half ago and never got them

Same :/
Back to top Go down
Zach
Every Day FBHQer
Every Day FBHQer
Zach

Posts : 832
Join date : 2011-11-23
Age : 26
Location : UK
Setup : Weca
Blackriver trucks
Flatface wheels

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 6:44 pm

Nice!
Back to top Go down
Jacob W
FBHQ Regular
FBHQ Regular
Jacob W

Posts : 601
Join date : 2012-02-07
Age : 27
Location : Little Falls, Minnesota
Companies : O gee
Setup : Constantly changing.

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 7:34 pm

Looks good, you should paint them!
Back to top Go down
http://Www.dirtydecks.co.nr
alexander
Every Day FBHQer
Every Day FBHQer
alexander

Posts : 958
Join date : 2012-11-27

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 7:37 pm

DarraghK wrote:
Eric_Best wrote:
Btw i ordered chemistry trucks a month and a half ago and never got them

Same :/
email sean witman. he'll resolve that issue.
Back to top Go down
Eric_Best
Council
Council
Eric_Best

Posts : 1347
Join date : 2013-03-20
Age : 28
Location : Mass
Setup : catfishbbq, brts, ff wheels, fbs

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 7:49 pm

i have, he said he would refund me but he never did
Back to top Go down
alexander
Every Day FBHQer
Every Day FBHQer
alexander

Posts : 958
Join date : 2012-11-27

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 7:52 pm

Eric_Best wrote:
i have, he said he would refund me but he never did
then keep emailing him until he does so...
Back to top Go down
Mikkel S
Moderator
Moderator
Mikkel S

Posts : 3752
Join date : 2011-09-20
Age : 33
Location : Denmark
Setup : Shape Trucks J9VuKBZ

Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks EmptyThu Apr 25, 2013 7:54 pm

For the people going off topic about chemistry trucks: http://www.fingerflipinc.com/forum/index.php?topic=83784.0

On topic:
Looks like you shaped them pretty good, a little bit uneven, but if they work then they work. Nice job! very happy
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content




Shape Trucks Empty
PostSubject: Re: Shape Trucks   Shape Trucks Empty

Back to top Go down
 

Shape Trucks

View previous topic View next topic Back to top 
Page 1 of 2Go to page : 1, 2  Next

 Similar topics

-
» Any trucks in the shape of BRR's?
» Easiest way to shape trucks without any major tools?
» Do you think that professional fingerboard trucks like Blackriver Trucks, YTrucks, or WoodyWood Fvcker trucks are worth the price?
» do flatface brr trucks edition wheels work on tech deck trucks???
» What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks?

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Fingerboard HQ :: Fingerboarding Discussion :: Fingerboarding Discussion & News-