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HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP DIY SKATEBOARD GRIND BOX *EASY*

StreetFlow Skateboarding4 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2020 to 2024
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163K views · 9 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

StreetFlow Skateboarding shows how to build a cheap grind box from plywood and steel coping, using a hammer or drill, a hacksaw and a saw. Cost is about $30 AUD and the video runs under 2.5 minutes.

Why skaters like it

Posted in r/NewSkaters when someone wants a safe way to practice low grinds. One commenter built a box from it for about $30 in materials.

“I watched this for reference: [VIDEO] but I was able to use one larger sheet of plywood instead of two like they did. …”

u/awildefire · Full comment

What skaters said on Reddit

u/scatrr2020 · 2 points

In a residential area someone could slip on that wax when going to their car. If you watch skate videos you will see high concrete benches getting waxed, not kerbs, it's a bit dangerous for regular folks. In snow or rain they might not even see the wax. To practice low grinds make a box- [VIDEO]

u/Higais2024 · 2 points

Here's two other great videos for ollie practice [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

u/awildefire2021 · 1 points

I watched this for reference: [VIDEO] but I was able to use one larger sheet of plywood instead of two like they did. I already owned tools like saw, hammer, drill. I bought a metal drill bit, the steel coping, plywood, and nails from ACE hardware — but probably any hardware store has all these things.

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