My previous version of these brackets was embarrassing. It looked good on paper (screen?), but just didn’t hold the loads. This post is all about improving the design. What…
Continue ReadingToday I’ve got something different for you. It’s not an esk8, and still it’s a cool motorized structure which we’ll analyze. “Slide Inline Frames” (by @arianetrek) replace your regular roller-blades…
Continue ReadingHave a regular longboard deck but want to use channel trucks with it? Like here? Today’s post is for you. A simple design that consists of 4 flat plates…
Continue ReadingLast time I showed you “less than perfect” hanger design, this time let’s see one that’s more robust. Whooshboards is a small, EU based, esk8 parts shop. They have…
Continue ReadingRecently, we’ve seen some hex trucks breaking, others bending. And still others run without an issue for miles and miles. What’s the mystery here, and can we shed some light…
Continue ReadingFEM allows you to focus exactly on what you want. This time it’s the shoulder bolt. This completes the machined hanger calcs we did in the past. The bolts…
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