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title: SKATE RAILS: how 2 make / use recycled skate rails slug: skate-rails-how-2-make--use-recycled-skate-rails description: Deck rails have been integral to skateboarding since the 1980s, aiding in smoother slides on various surfaces and protecting board graphics. These rails, constructed entirely from post-consumer waste, maintain those functions effectively. tags: ["product","research","injection","mould"] category: Products difficulty: Easy time: < 1 hour keywords: deck rails, skateboarding accessories, skateboard mold, injection molding, recycled skateboard parts, sustainable skateboarding, custom skateboard rails, HDPE plastic, DIY skate mold, skatehyena.com location: Los Angeles, United States of America (the)

SKATE RAILS: how 2 make / use recycled skate rails

Deck rails have been integral to skateboarding since the 1980s, aiding in smoother slides on various surfaces and protecting board graphics. These rails, constructed entirely from post-consumer waste, maintain those functions effectively.

User Location: Los Angeles, United States of America (the)

Steps

Step 1: Order / Make the Mold

You can purchase my mold or its design from my website (link below), or create your own version.

Visit skatehyena.com

Step 2: Having the Mold Made!

Upon purchasing my mold, you can expect delivery within approximately four weeks.

If you purchase or create the mold design, you will receive a digital file. You will then need to have the mold fabricated, for which you have two options:

Fabricate it yourself.
Send the file to a fabricator:
- A local CNC machinist.
- The nearest available mold maker.

Step 3: Reycled Used Plastic

Collect plastic for shredding or purchase pre-shredded plastic. For durability, type #2 HDPE is recommended.

Step 4: Get Injection Machine

Purchase or Construct an Injection Machine

For detailed instructions, refer to this video guide.

If you have insights or experience in producing rails with an extruder, your feedback would be valuable.

Step 5: Plastic Education!

Learn to use your injection machine and mold with this guide (link below). For any queries, please email preciousplasticpasadena@gmail.com.

Step 6: Inject!

I've been using an injection machine with a carjack, as the mold is too wide to attach directly.

The rail mold requires approximately 80 grams (2.8 ounces) of molten plastic, depending on the plastic type. This amount uses about 80% of a fully filled injection machine.

I pre-heat the mold for 15 minutes at 250°F (121°C) to ensure optimal melt-flow when the molten plastic is injected.

Step 7: Screws!

Instructions for Attaching Rails to a Skateboard

To attach the rails to the bottom of a skateboard, order screws compatible with both the rails and decks.

Recommended Screw Options:

Order from this link: McMaster-Carr
If McMaster-Carr is unavailable, use screws that match the provided [image].

For assembly, it is advisable to use a manual Phillips head screwdriver to prevent stripping the wood, though a cautious approach with an electric drill is also feasible.