I thought many of you would like this video on building a balance board for building core strength. I think it would make a nice project and would be great exercise.
http://www.instructables.com/id/EDD7R6KO9NEZ7BDXU9/
Diane

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I thought many of you would like this video on building a balance board for building core strength. I think it would make a nice project and would be great exercise.
http://www.instructables.com/id/EDD7R6KO9NEZ7BDXU9/
Diane
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Diane
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posted 923 days ago
Here is another link for how to make one: http://www.surfstuff.eu/balance-boards/make-a-balance-board
Diane
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MsDebbieP
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posted 923 days ago
thanks Diane – this would make a great present for kids and/or a sale item, I think!
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Diane
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posted 923 days ago
Debbie, I thought so too. It looks so easy to make and they are not cheap to buy either. I looked at the reviews on Amazon.com and it seems that these are a big hit with everybody.
Diane
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PanamaJack
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posted 922 days ago
Surf’s up dude! Looks like good exercise(?). Exercise is good?
Nice little project Diane.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Diane
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posted 922 days ago
Glad you like it, I hope someone decides to make these. If I was able to make one I probably would to give it a try to see if I like it. These things are suppose to be good for core strength from what I hear, I sure could use some of that.
Diane
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 922 days ago
Diane,
Thanks , but I think water would make a softer landing. LOL
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Diane
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posted 922 days ago
Dick, lol, so true. It might be a good way to use up scrap wood though.
Diane
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 922 days ago
Diane,
Scrap I do have ! plus hard floors.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Diane
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posted 922 days ago
Same here I have all hardwood floors.
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scottb
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posted 922 days ago
I’ve been looking to make one of these for a year or more. In the plans I have, they call for a rubberized grippy tape for traction and to keep the tube below from slipping without rolling properly, the problem is they don’t mention where to find it, and I haven’t been able to either.
I’ll have to look at this more closely, as it may be just the ticket… and lord knows I could use a little help strenthening my core.
Thanks for the link!
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Diane
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posted 922 days ago
Scott, You’re welcome, I am just glad I may of helped you in some way. Let me know if you find a way to make one that works for you.
Diane
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MsDebbieP
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posted 921 days ago
grippy tape—as in what they use to keep throw rugs from sliding along the floor??
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Diane
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posted 921 days ago
Here is a page explaining one way to use Skateboard grip tape:
http://skateboard.about.com/od/boardmaintenance/ss/HowToGriptape.htm
Also do a search at Amazon.com for Griptape they have many types of it. The website above says which brands they think is best to use.
Diane
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oscorner
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posted 920 days ago
That is interesting and will probably take off like a fire storm. Thanks for the link.
-- Jesus is Lord!
WayneC
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posted 920 days ago
Pretty cool. I’ll have to run it by the kids. Have a couple of skateboarder and snow boarders around the house. Looks real easy to build. Could whip up a few templates for the router table.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
Diane
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posted 920 days ago
Oscorner you’re welcome. Wayne, if you make any let me know and that goes for anyone else that makes one.
I wonder if I could use one of these things without killing myself.
Diane
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WayneC
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posted 920 days ago
Will do. I’ll call my daughter over and ask her what she thinks.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
WayneC
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posted 920 days ago
I checked with her. She says she would like one…. I’ll see what I can do.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
Diane
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posted 920 days ago
:-)
Diane
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Diane
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posted 914 days ago
Just found another video, this one is really cool:
http://www.nollie.tv/2006/09/make_your_own_b.html
The site also mentions how to make one.
Diane
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