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DIY Pivot Cups With Hot Glue Gun

submodifySK8Shared by 2 skaters, 2022 to 2026
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5K views · 4 years ago · Tutorial · Intermediate

Unedited, normal speed walkthrough of making replacement pivot cups for a skateboard truck with a hot glue gun. Shows the tools, a truck hanger and base, and the molding steps from submodifySK8.

Why skaters like it

Linked in threads where a skater has a broken or missing pivot cup and needs a temporary DIY fix until a replacement arrives.

“If you are desperate to skate I have seen some people make their own out of hot glue, might work OK as a temp fix. …”

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u/looking4crack2026 · 8 points

If you are desperate to skate I have seen some people make their own out of hot glue, might work OK as a temp fix. [this video]

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