How Do You Make A Shelf Using A Skateboard Deck?
Turning a skateboard into a shelf will provide not only organization but style to any room. It may seem complicated, however it’s not that bad if you know what you’re doing. Here’s how to add skater flare to your wall. • Decide where you want your shelf to go. Do you want it over your bed, next to the door, or beside the computer? Measure the length of the skateboard to make sure it will fit. Make two small pencil marks at the side ends, and again about 5″ in from the sides. Use the level to make sure they are all even. • Check for studs. Use a stud detector, or knock on the wall on the two inner pencil marks. If you knock to hear hollow sounds, then it’s good. The stud detector will beep if there is a stud. If you come across a stud, move your inner marks out or in accordingly. • Attach the L brackets. Hold one up on one of the inner pencil marks, then using the screws and the power screwdriver, attach the L bracket. Repeat with the other mark and bracket. Do your best to keep them st
• Decide where you want your shelf to go. Do you want it over your bed, next to the door, or beside the computer? Measure the length of the skateboard to make sure it will fit. Make two small pencil marks at the side ends, and again about 5″ in from the sides. Use the level to make sure they are all even. • Check for studs. Use a stud detector, or knock on the wall on the two inner pencil marks. If you knock to hear hollow sounds, then it’s good. The stud detector will beep if there is a stud. If you come across a stud, move your inner marks out or in accordingly. • Attach the L brackets. Hold one up on one of the inner pencil marks, then using the screws and the power screwdriver, attach the L bracket. Repeat with the other mark and bracket. Do your best to keep them straight, and use the level to check. Put the skateboard on the brackets. Hang the board on the brackets, and make sure it won’t tip over. Then put your things on display on your new shelf!
