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To diy wheel wells?
« on: August 02, 2023, 08:11:13 PM »
How do I make my deck with wheel wells? Best tool? Any tips? Thanks

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Re: To diy wheel wells?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2023, 11:46:57 AM »
I use a ~ 2” sanding drum in a drill

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Re: To diy wheel wells?
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2023, 06:35:27 PM »
Check here for a very thorough work up of what one user did in order to add some wells to their ride.

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=127158.msg3909613#new

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Re: To diy wheel wells?
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2023, 04:58:55 AM »
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That link with the drum is way better looking than my ready set go method with an angle grinder.

To be fair, once I actually worked out the best way to hold it, I can whip out some decent wheel wells now quite easily, but these early ones were pretty bad, from this post a while back.

Less is best in the wheel well department, so making the wheelbite marks and then just cutting directly in that line is best, not trying to take out a big scallop like some other pro boards have.







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