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  • Simple Longboard

    Hi Ben, don't have the curve handy, but you should be able to make one easily with a compass.

    The center of the truck axle is seven inches from the end of the board (both ends).

    Good luck!

  • Simple Longboard

    I'm not sure which ones I got. I would get the larger ones, though.

  • Simple Longboard

    Hey Adam, sorry it didn't work out for you! A couple of questions:

    1. How thick was the plywood?

    2. Did you use a generous amount of glue?

    3. Could you send me some photos so I can inspect it?

    4. If you are coming to Maker Faire, please bring it with you so I can have a closer look.

    Please don't get discouraged. We will figure it out!

  • Simple Longboard

    I really like the work of Jim Flora. He was a jazz record art director in the 1940s and 1950s. He was really good at making visually exciting designs using just a few colors. Here's a link to some of his work: http://jimflora.com/gallery/recordcovers...

  • Simple Longboard

    Hey John, as long as you have those cutouts on the side it really shouldn't matter how big the wheels are. I used 76mm wheels. Here's the package I bought: http://www.amazon.com/LONGBOARD-Package-...