What do you need to build a skateboard?

Answer 1

A deck, four wheels and two trucks (jargon for the axles and connections, and the wooden board itself). Trucks should come with screws to attach with; you will need something to put them in with. Wheels are fairly simple to attach. If making your own, a piece of playwood - a half to 3/4 inch or 1.5 centimetre thickness is about right - cut to shape and trimmed will do for a deck. You can then attach prefabricated trucks and wheels, or try and make your own (not recommended unless you have experience or have a curious streak and some technical knowledge; be warned that they are risky and unstable).