Longboard trucks that's possible to machine

ESK8 Mechanics
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i should be making a set sometime this week, for production. the hardest part (for me atleast) is workholding. the machine I have access to definitely isnt the problem, but holding the odd shape, while milling all sides, and facing is quite a challenge cycle time for me is 20 minutes :relaxed:

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I ride Caliber1 hollow TKP on one of my electric boards all the time, and it’s super stable. Though it is set to max-out at 20mph. It’s the Lance Mountain deck

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Indeed! Thats why im going with a bit square design so its easier to arrange workholding and probe the part for a cnc novice. Since it’s for production you prolly don’t want to share to much but if you ever post up some project pictures or info please let me know :slight_smile:

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nah mine is square too, I have a thread on it, lemme find it

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Have you thought about milling a jig first that could hold the truck after the basic shape has been milled

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That’s what I thought when I saw your model also. Have a look at titans of cnc (if you can survive that guy) and the video where they machine a titanium fotpeg. Some nice workholding tricks there.

I would prolly just make this one for myself so I don’t mind fiddling some with workholding or doing it in a couple more operations than needed.

Why did you go with 10mm axles? Is 8mm prone to breaking on 170-180mm and wider?

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I decided on 10mm cause 50mm of axle is exposed on mine compared to the normal 35mm on 180mm trucks. they were also designedd to be completely indestructible :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

for workholding ive decided on 3 m6 bolts holding onto a fixture plate. that will let me get it done in 5 operations. if youve got a better idea, im all ears

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I’ve watched @mmaner ride TKP’s like a bad man. Sorry to hijack the thread, but now is the time to use that old Indian vs arrow saying hahaha.

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Got this close before I realized that I should wait to make this before I decide 100% on the front truck :smiley: 100% sure that I have to make the lower part. It’s prolly not going to be better than something you buy but it’s something about DIY also…

Sry about the pic… posted from phone.

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you know he has more than 1 board right?

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Wish I knew about those before. That’s so cool.

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Yea, no shit. I ride with him all the time. Imo RKP is better for esk8. Still dont get why or how is deckoz going to educate me lol.

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It’s obvious you are just a sour person. I was making a joke and then you tag deckoz asking him to educate me.

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You guys are fast shooters. I am still in the final design of my hangers (8-10 months already) :sweat_smile:

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Its only obvious to you. You popped in to tell me I was wrong with no evidence to back up your theory, as you obviously didn’t believe me I was pointing you to someone whom you might believe. The fact is TKP’s are great if you build them and ride them correctly. You really should take offense so easily.

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Luv my tkp surf rodz. Got another set for the next build.

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Lol this got out of hand quickly lol.

I think @SORRENTINO was jokingly hating on tkp… As we pretty much all ride RKP here primarily. Don’t think any offense was meant…

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Is there any rough sketch/explanation of the baseplate out there? I

edit: found a lot of info on the page below but still I have to ask, what’s the normal dimension of the pivot hole on a standard truck with a straight round pin going out from the hanger?

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@Alphamail could give you some advice on this matter? With normal, you mean something like a Caliber II truck?

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Hey @anon42702729, please explain what advice you are looking for. I scanned the thread and I may have missed what you are referring to except for the reference to pivot cup hole in a base plate