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Custom Skateboard Lamp DIY Plans - Make A Skateboard Light - Home Lighting Décor

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Custom Skateboard Lamp Plans DIY Skate Light Lamp Home Lighting Décor

✔️ Custom Skateboard Lamp Plans

✔️ Make A Skateboard Light Plans

✔️ Home Lighting Décor

✔️ DIY Skate Light Lamp

✔️ These plans will show you how to Make A Skateboard Light


Custom Skateboard Lamp Plans DIY Skate Light Lamp Home Lighting Décor.

These free DIY plans will show you how to Make A Skateboard Light  from a Used Deck

How to Build Your Own Skateboard Lamp

A skateboard lamp prototype is a lighting fixture that accepts standard light bulbs and can be mounted to the profile of any skateboard deck. It has 2 main components - a socket shaped like a skate truck, and a wall mounting fixture. To mount the lamp, the skateboard deck must be sandwiched between the socket and mount components. The prototype uses UL certified components.

DIY kit

If you've ever dreamed of having a skateboard lamp in your bedroom, there's no better way to do it than with a DIY kit. These kits will include everything you need to create a light fitting that's built right into the skateboard deck itself. A DIY skateboard lamp kit includes the skateboard deck, light bulb, and a wall mounting fixture. To assemble the lamp, simply sandwich the skateboard's deck between the mount and socket components.

Next, you need to cut the wires into 12-inch pieces. Take care to strip the insulation from the ends. Then, connect the stripped ends to the terminals on the socket. Once you've positioned the wires, slide them through the female connector and into the skateboard's metal plate.

A DIY kit for skateboard lamp is a good option if you'd rather save a little cash. LED strips can be purchased in 20-inch lengths. You can line the edges of your skateboard with them, and they're fairly easy to install.

Twin sockets

You can install a skateboard lamp on your skateboard if you have two sockets. To do this, you'll need a Phillips head screwdriver. You'll also need a small metal drill to remove the plastic core inside. You'll want to back out the plastic core several times, as it tends to spin inside the socket. This can get hot, so you'll want to take care not to damage it.

To mount the lamp, you need two sockets with similar female openings. First, you'll want to attach the sockets to the skateboard's power supply and plug. Next, you'll want to cut your wires into 12 inch pieces and strip the insulation. Once you've stripped the wires, you'll want to connect them to the socket's terminals. Next, you'll need to remove half an inch of insulation on the two wires. Finally, you'll want to straighten the sockets so that they'll mimic the position of a skateboard's wheel.

Luckily, you can even DIY this project. With just a little bit of experience and a few tools, you'll be able to turn your skateboard lamp into a unique light fixture. You'll need a bare skateboard deck (without wheels or trucks) and a few UL-certified components, and a few hours of work, you'll be on your way to having a stylish and functional skateboard lamp for your bedroom.

Coaxial connectors

Coaxial connectors are vital for attaching electronic components. If you're building your own skateboard lamp, you should know how to use one. Basically, you'll need a bulb socket with a female threaded connector and an electrical cord that can carry a 15 amp rating. You'll need to cut the wires to about 12 inches long, strip off half an inch of wire insulation and connect the ends to the socket terminals. Then, slide the insulated end through the female connector and metal plate, and connect it to the socket's terminals. This can be done with a bit of paper or cardboard to help slide the wires through.

Once you have the materials you need, the next step is to attach the bulb socket to the skateboard's deck. You'll also need a locking screw on the deck to prevent it from shifting while in motion. Next, you'll need to connect the socket's wiring to the power cord and plug. You'll also need two sticks of wire on each end of the skateboard's deck.

Electrical connector box

When it comes to skateboard lamp wiring, you need to buy the correct electrical connector box. This is necessary to protect the wires. The box should have a plug that is secured with a screw or nut. Buying the correct size box will ensure that you can mount it anywhere on the board.

You can buy a plug that has a female threaded connector. Connect the wires to the connector using the wires that are cut to 12 inches long. To make the connection, you need to strip the insulation of the wires half an inch. Then, you need to connect the stripped ends to the socket terminals. After that, you must slide the insulated ends through the metal plate and the female connector. You can cover this with cardboard or paper if you want to avoid having a bare metal surface.

Besides making the electrical connector box, you will also need to make the skateboard deck. This is a very cool DIY project and you can find a lot of inspiration in the internet. Besides, you can find all the information you need to make the skateboard lamp you have always wanted.


All DIY plans are designed or reviewed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry, he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.


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