The way this lathe is setup is terrifying. Why is the power switch located in the back so the operator is reaching directly over the spinning parts? While this smaller machine probably won't kill you, it can easily break your arm and hand or skin you.
What rpm are you turning those wheels at? Have you ever used a wood lathe on wheels or just metal ones? Also have you experimented with freezing the wheels before turning? Just curious, great video guys!
7:44 we teach how to make a DIY lathe with a power drill and a king pin bolt! You won't be able to do as many crazy designs, but you will still be able to change the overall profile shape of your old wheels and make them like new again!
Hi. I am in uk. what are the factors did you had to consider when picking your lathe? I would like to get one to profile roller skate wheels. totall noob here. thanks for posting what you have btw
Off topic, i picked up a Tan Tien from the local shop (with the radiate graphic, not the new one) and put together whatever hardware they had on hand, which was Bear 852 model 5's (with default green bushings) , Bones Super Red bearings, Otang 86a Keanu's, the trucks are mounted in drop-thru and currently do not have any shock pads or risers. So far for my first Loaded set up, i've been loving it, but i'd like to get some feed back/recommendations on my setup from an actual professional. I like to bomb hills and kick out some slides on the way, and occasionally trek across the city here and there.
That sounds like a crazy fun setup! First off, what flex Tan Tien did you get? A flex 1 Tan Tien is safe for speeds up to 28mph, after that the flex can start to come into play. We've had riders take their Tan Tien's past the 30mph range, but these are people who have spent a lot of time getting used to high speeds. You trucks are awesome! The stock bushings are nice and soft for slower speed riding, but if you are looking to bomb hills, maybe think about getting some stiffer bushings to place on the bottom( boardside) of the trucks to make them more stable. Bear 852's are also sweet because you can flip the hanger up side down, making the trucks lower and more stable at higher speeds! 86a Keanus is a great all around wheel and will do just fine if you are bombing in straight lines. Their smaller size keeps their top speed low, but gives them great acceleration. If you are trying to grip corners going fast, we would suggest a square lipped wheel with a softer durometer like the 80a Orangatang 4President. Bombing hills can be dangerous, even if you have the perfect board for high speeds. Mainly comes down to your confidence and escape plan. Be sure to know how you are going to stop before you go full-send mode. We suggest starting low on the hill and working your way to new heights, so you know what to expect. Please wear a helmet if you are skating down any hill! Better to look like a mushroom than suffer a head injury!
LoadedNewsletter I got my first longboard when I was 13 and never stopped boarding since. I'm 21 now so I have at least 8 years of experience bombing hills and check sliding, so bombing big hills doesn't scare me, especially with your guy's free ride gloves. I never take my board faster than 28 mph anyway, I always carve and speed check when bombing. I bought a flex 3 Tan Tien, which suits me just fine since I'm a featherweight (i'm 110 pounds on the dot). I also have a set of 86a Fat Frees sitting around that used to be on my first longboard, only used for about 2 years. If I do pick up some new bushings, would you recommend Otang Nipples,or what other brand of bushings would you recommend for Bears. To be exact, they're model 5.01s. And do I absolutely need shock pads or risers? I know they prevent stress cracks from appearing around the bolt holes, but I don't over tighten the bolts too much. And what durometer of 4Presidents would you recommend for my weight, I hear you should pick harder durometers if you're a lighter guy like me. Thanks for the feedback!
Not really, you can't melt it down and reform it because it will lose all it's properties, be dangerous to handle, and can be pretty toxic if it catches fire.
So if I find a lathe it will have anything I need to shape some wheels? I appreciate the techniques and all, but I still don't know what exactly the required tools are...
Most lathe setups will have several different bits for milling, cutting and shaving. The only other thing you would need is some sand paper, to soften the edges and get the right texture. If you can't find access to a lathe, and want to turn your old grippy wheels into easy slide wheels, go to 7:44 and we teach how to make a DIY wheel lathe setup with a power drill. You won't be able to customize as much, but you can still alter old wheels and make them like new again!
You could, but you need to hold down your drill securely so there is minimal shaking. Find a way to hold it in a vice grip or bolt it down and then take some sand paper to it and it should work!
If you guys have a bunch of old wheels laying around the factory that you don't know how to get rid of, can I suggest a recycled / renewed wheel giveaway?
We've frozen wheels before and then took them out sliding, but never to lathe... There might be some sound science there, easier to cut and shape since the urethane won't squish and deform as much...
Hey guys from Loaded, iv'e got a question regarding the optimal longboard wheels for my setup: i'm using the Loaded Poke with Paris V2 150mm trucks, and i mostly cruise around without pulling off crazy slides or tricks. sometimes i roll down small hills just for fun, but nothing too crazy. so im using my longboard mostly in order to get from point A to point B, casually driving around. now, my question is, which orangatangs should i get? should i even get orangatangs because from what I've heard, most of them are designed for going downhill and sliding.
Great question! From the sounds of your setup, 70mm wheels would be ideal for you. Though our wheels are designed to be able to handle downhill and freeride, they are perfect for cruising and carving around! We would suggest the Orangatang Orange Stimulus 80a for your Poke if you want to poke out a little slide here and there. If you want more grip and don't plan on sliding, then the Orangatang Orange 4Presidents 80a would be grippy and smooth! Find them here! Stimulus: orangatangwheels.com/stimulus-70mm 4PResidents: orangatangwheels.com/4president-70mm
Lathes can be had for very cheap, especially for such a light load as this - few hundred or so. It won't be super sturdy or precise, but it doesn't need to be for applications like this.
I'd like to talk to you about having some specific wheels trimmed down to 50mm...and how much it would cost to have it done. If you could - shoot me an email or phone number to contact you at. Thanks!
Where is say anything I want to say that I love your channel but I'm putting a dislike on this video because no one has this kind of equipment except you guys or other skate shops
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The way this lathe is setup is terrifying. Why is the power switch located in the back so the operator is reaching directly over the spinning parts? While this smaller machine probably won't kill you, it can easily break your arm and hand or skin you.
i was doing this back in the 80s in our machine shop in highschool
Kegel with rounded lips would be the shit. No one makes large core wheels with rounded lips
Please take all the thane dust, put in a jar and send it to me 😍😂
We are melting it down and making a sculpture in your likeness!
LoadedNewsletter Damn the scooter made of thane dust will look dope! 😂
What lathe bit do you use to fit the wheel on it so perfect
What rpm are you turning those wheels at? Have you ever used a wood lathe on wheels or just metal ones? Also have you experimented with freezing the wheels before turning? Just curious, great video guys!
Maybe us guys without a lathe could use a drill press setup to do this.
Please use a bigger light next time , so we can see more :)
Otherwhise, nice video
this guy looks super chill
Dusty is the chillest ham ever
It's from all the thane dust he inhales by not wearing a mask lol.
What is the thing you mount the bit too? I know that's a table grinder
Such an awesome video !
If only I owned a lathe.
they addressed this in the video, towards the end...
7:44 we teach how to make a DIY lathe with a power drill and a king pin bolt! You won't be able to do as many crazy designs, but you will still be able to change the overall profile shape of your old wheels and make them like new again!
Haha I was about to adress the same thing
They are fun to play with. This lathe is really filthy. They could use a shop vac and clean it up easily
But Seriously how to you attach the wheel to the lathe?
He just turned that Orangatang into first generation Red Kryptonics from 1984!
Ahhh yes, the classic wheel we all started on!
Try 1977...
Hi. I am in uk. what are the factors did you had to consider when picking your lathe? I would like to get one to profile roller skate wheels. totall noob here. thanks for posting what you have btw
Pls tell me you cleaned it afterwards.
So where do I find 70 mm rounded lip wheels?
I don’t see them on the website
Off topic, i picked up a Tan Tien from the local shop (with the radiate graphic, not the new one) and put together whatever hardware they had on hand, which was Bear 852 model 5's (with default green bushings) , Bones Super Red bearings, Otang 86a Keanu's, the trucks are mounted in drop-thru and currently do not have any shock pads or risers.
So far for my first Loaded set up, i've been loving it, but i'd like to get some feed back/recommendations on my setup from an actual professional. I like to bomb hills and kick out some slides on the way, and occasionally trek across the city here and there.
That sounds like a crazy fun setup!
First off, what flex Tan Tien did you get? A flex 1 Tan Tien is safe for speeds up to 28mph, after that the flex can start to come into play. We've had riders take their Tan Tien's past the 30mph range, but these are people who have spent a lot of time getting used to high speeds.
You trucks are awesome! The stock bushings are nice and soft for slower speed riding, but if you are looking to bomb hills, maybe think about getting some stiffer bushings to place on the bottom( boardside) of the trucks to make them more stable. Bear 852's are also sweet because you can flip the hanger up side down, making the trucks lower and more stable at higher speeds!
86a Keanus is a great all around wheel and will do just fine if you are bombing in straight lines. Their smaller size keeps their top speed low, but gives them great acceleration. If you are trying to grip corners going fast, we would suggest a square lipped wheel with a softer durometer like the 80a Orangatang 4President.
Bombing hills can be dangerous, even if you have the perfect board for high speeds. Mainly comes down to your confidence and escape plan. Be sure to know how you are going to stop before you go full-send mode. We suggest starting low on the hill and working your way to new heights, so you know what to expect. Please wear a helmet if you are skating down any hill! Better to look like a mushroom than suffer a head injury!
LoadedNewsletter I got my first longboard when I was 13 and never stopped boarding since. I'm 21 now so I have at least 8 years of experience bombing hills and check sliding, so bombing big hills doesn't scare me, especially with your guy's free ride gloves. I never take my board faster than 28 mph anyway, I always carve and speed check when bombing.
I bought a flex 3 Tan Tien, which suits me just fine since I'm a featherweight (i'm 110 pounds on the dot). I also have a set of 86a Fat Frees sitting around that used to be on my first longboard, only used for about 2 years.
If I do pick up some new bushings, would you recommend Otang Nipples,or what other brand of bushings would you recommend for Bears. To be exact, they're model 5.01s. And do I absolutely need shock pads or risers? I know they prevent stress cracks from appearing around the bolt holes, but I don't over tighten the bolts too much. And what durometer of 4Presidents would you recommend for my weight, I hear you should pick harder durometers if you're a lighter guy like me. Thanks for the feedback!
amazing vid! i never had the idea
I’ll have to try this as the Powell Dragon wheels don’t come in 51mm
What are you mounting the wheel on to chuck it up on your lathe?
Excellent!
Is all that thane dust recyclable or useful for anything else?
Not really, you can't melt it down and reform it because it will lose all it's properties, be dangerous to handle, and can be pretty toxic if it catches fire.
How many wheel sets could one buy for the price of a lathe? 😢
Reminds me of OG Darryl Freeman shaping his otangs
The jiggle of those shavings doe. Looks like a unicorn had an accident.
Great video, thank you!!!
So if I find a lathe it will have anything I need to shape some wheels? I appreciate the techniques and all, but I still don't know what exactly the required tools are...
Lol am I too loaded or did I just miss out on taking woodshop.
Most lathe setups will have several different bits for milling, cutting and shaving. The only other thing you would need is some sand paper, to soften the edges and get the right texture. If you can't find access to a lathe, and want to turn your old grippy wheels into easy slide wheels, go to 7:44 and we teach how to make a DIY wheel lathe setup with a power drill. You won't be able to customize as much, but you can still alter old wheels and make them like new again!
Cool vid 👌🤙
would I be able to get rid of minor flatspots with the drill method?
You could, but you need to hold down your drill securely so there is minimal shaking. Find a way to hold it in a vice grip or bolt it down and then take some sand paper to it and it should work!
great, cheers!
you should wear a mask !
How fast do u run your lathe??? RPM's????
We run it at 1,000 RPM's. A power drill probably goes about 400 and can still do the trick!
If you guys have a bunch of old wheels laying around the factory that you don't know how to get rid of, can I suggest a recycled / renewed wheel giveaway?
How i make it at home
Thank you for this!!!!
I know what I'm doing when I get home.
I am realizing 2 years later that you actually had the blue urethane in those days 😊😊😊😊
NICE VID...u guys should freeze the wheels first... At least that's what my local skate shop Flatspot does.
We've frozen wheels before and then took them out sliding, but never to lathe... There might be some sound science there, easier to cut and shape since the urethane won't squish and deform as much...
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Ya thanks for the reply, I suppose it’s cuz harder plastic might cut more clean due to freezing but I will have to ask them!
for the price of a lathe i could just buy new wheels every month
All the dust looks like the bottom of the lucky charms bag.
whoa
Hey guys from Loaded,
iv'e got a question regarding the optimal longboard wheels for my setup: i'm using the Loaded Poke with Paris V2 150mm trucks, and i mostly cruise around without pulling off crazy slides or tricks. sometimes i roll down small hills just for fun, but nothing too crazy. so im using my longboard mostly in order to get from point A to point B, casually driving around. now, my question is, which orangatangs should i get? should i even get orangatangs because from what I've heard, most of them are designed for going downhill and sliding.
Great question! From the sounds of your setup, 70mm wheels would be ideal for you. Though our wheels are designed to be able to handle downhill and freeride, they are perfect for cruising and carving around!
We would suggest the Orangatang Orange Stimulus 80a for your Poke if you want to poke out a little slide here and there. If you want more grip and don't plan on sliding, then the Orangatang Orange 4Presidents 80a would be grippy and smooth!
Find them here!
Stimulus: orangatangwheels.com/stimulus-70mm
4PResidents: orangatangwheels.com/4president-70mm
LoadedNewsletter cool thank you! i got the 4prez now and i absolutely love them!
Is Jack Black there?
😍😘👏💕Loaded
Still remember the time when you used a bicycle to shape the wheels.))
Motorized scooter + longboard wheel on a truck + griptape = ultra dangerous lathe setup that works surprisingly well haha
5:35 pure uncut columbian thane
Wear protection when doing this! I know this local kid who breathed in urethane and got sent to the hospital
Yo isn't that mega bad to be breathing?
first!
Just have tho have a 50k machine 😁
Lathes can be had for very cheap, especially for such a light load as this - few hundred or so. It won't be super sturdy or precise, but it doesn't need to be for applications like this.
* insert lathe whine comment here
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I'd like to talk to you about having some specific wheels trimmed down to 50mm...and how much it would cost to have it done. If you could - shoot me an email or phone number to contact you at. Thanks!
Sick video fam! Check out our latest video on our page! Love loaded boards!
Even consider cleaning your equipment?!
Not all of us have lathes
Where is say anything I want to say that I love your channel but I'm putting a dislike on this video because no one has this kind of equipment except you guys or other skate shops
That's why at the end we mention you can turn square-lipped wheels into round-lipped freeride wheels with a powerdrill!
Leo: Kind of a lame reason for giving a thumbs down. Why don't you go to a local skate shop and offer a few bucks to have them do it for you.