Ever looked at a pile of leftover bricks and thought,
“This could be a spot.”
Same.
Last week I found a busted sink, two cinder blocks, and some rogue plywood behind the hardware store.
Couple hours later?
We had a ledge.
Was it janky? Absolutely.
But did it grind? Oh yeah, baby.
Here’s how to build your own DIY ledge Rub-style:
🧰 You’ll Need:
- Concrete mix (dry bag from the store — or grab a bucket from your dad’s shed)
- Old bricks, blocks, or anything stackable
- A rub brick (I keep mine in my kit 24/7)
- Trowel (or your mate’s mum’s garden spade)
- Bucket of water
- Wax (bring the Fruity block)
- Gloves (optional, but blood adds character)
- Bonus: Chalk + Fruity Squiggle Sticks to mark out lines, heights, or draw faces on bricks while you wait for it to set
💀 Step-by-Step Rub Method (a.k.a. “The Goblin Way”)
- Scope the Zone
Find somewhere low-key. Abandoned car park, alley, ditch, or that weird patch of land behind the servo.
- Stack It Like Jenga
Dry-stack your bricks to get the shape right.
Low and wide is more stable than tall and sketchy (unless sketchy is the goal).
- Get Dirty
Mix the concrete like pancake batter. Slap it on thick between your bricks. No need to be perfect — this ain’t a castle.
- Shape the Top
Smooth it out with your trowel. This is where the rub brick comes in clutch — grind it down to get that buttery finish.
- Wait (Kinda)
Let it set overnight if you can. Or don’t. I’ve skated spots after 3 hours. Just don’t sue me if your tail gets stuck.
- WAX. IT. UP.
The more wax, the better. Your trucks will thank you.
🔥 Optional Add-Ons:
- A grind bar from an old bed frame
- Stickers sealed under clear grip to make the ledge “yours”
- A chalk warning: “This will destroy you.”
Final Thought from the Goblin:
The best spots are the ones you make.
Even if they crack, chip, or fall apart after a week — it’s all part of the fun.
So build, skate, break, rebuild.
Get crusty. Stay grimy.
And if you bring snacks, I’ll help you mix the concrete.
— Rub
Concrete Goblin Forever
