SKATE RAILS: how 2 make / use recycled skate rails

Deck rails have been utilized by skateboarders since the 1980s to (1) enhance the ability of boards to slide on handrails, coping, curbs, etc., and (2) protect board graphics. These rails excel in both aspects, while additionally offering the unique feature of being crafted from 100% post-consumer waste.

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

Steps

Step 1: Order / Make the Mold

You may acquire my mold or its design from selected online platforms or create a version yourself.

For purchases made through my website related to these items, I contribute 5% of the sales to a designated cause.

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Step 2: Having the Mold Made!

If you purchase my mold, it will arrive in approximately 4 weeks (28 days).

If you acquire my mold design or create your own design, you will receive the digital file; however, the mold will still need to be fabricated. You have two options:

Fabricate it yourself.
Send the file to a professional to fabricate the mold:
- Your local CNC machinist.
- The closest mold maker available to you.

Step 3: Reycled Used Plastic

Collect used plastic for shredding or purchase pre-shredded plastic:

(I have found that type #2 HDPE works well for durability and board sliding. I am interested in discovering if other types of plastic are more effective for others.)

Step 4: Get Injection Machine

Buy or Build an Injection Machine

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Explore the option of purchasing or constructing an injection machine, which can be utilized for various projects. Although an extruder might be more suitable for certain products, it may be cost-prohibitive. Therefore, the V3 injection machine is a viable alternative for those on a budget. Feedback is welcome from anyone with experience using an extruder for similar purposes.

Step 5: Plastic Education!

Learn how to use your new injection machine and mold and get insight into plastics (link below). For any inquiries, please email at [email address].