How to assemble a fingerboard?
In a few simple steps, we will explain how to assemble a fingerboard like a professional!
What will you need?
- Fingerboard set (deck, trucks, wheels, tape)
- Accessories (nuts, screws, spacers, assembly tool, file/cutter/scissors)
How to assemble a fingerboard?
Step 1:
Put screws into the holes in the deck.
Step 2:
Use the assembly tool to mount the trucks to the deck. The centre nuts in the trucks should be facing towards each other as shown in Fig. 8.
Step 3:
Fit the “spacer” onto all the axles of the trucks - it is a small metal tube, see fig. 2.
This step applies only to 32mm WoodClub REGULAR trucks, other trucks do not have “spacers".
Step 4:
Fit the wheels onto the axles of the trucks and mount them with nuts.
Step 5:
Peel off the grip tape and cut half of the white/yellow base paper to make it easier to stick to the deck.
Step 6:
Stick the grip tape onto the deck, so that it covers the entire deck.
Step 7:
You can cut the grip tape using 3 possible methods:
- file - file in the direction of the arrow in fig. 6
- cutter - move the cutter in the same direction as the file, see fig. 7
- scissors - cut grip the tape according to the shape of the deck
Step 8:
Your fingerboard is now assembled and ready for a great ride!
Tips from our professionals:
- It is harder to screw the screws into trucks for the first time because they have to cut a thread – we recommend to use a classic large screwdriver and it's super easy.
- By tightening and releasing the nut at the wheel, you can set how much the wheel should rotate
- Do not tighten the nuts completely to 100%, so that it does not slow the wheels too much.
- Do not over tighten the auto-block nuts as it would damage the nuts permanently.
- By tightening and loosening the nut in the middle of the trucks, you can adjust the stiffness of the truck suspension.
If you have any questions or problems with the fingerboard, contact us at info@woodclub-shop.com and we will be happy to help you! :)