Price: $100
This is a smaller, more mellow version of our kicker ramp. It is meant for beginners and is great for pulling out of the garage for a mid afternoon session.
What You'll Need
- One 4'x8' sheet of 3/4" plywoods
- One 4'x8' sheet of 3/8" plywood
- One 4'x8' sheet of 1/4" hardboard
- Six 8' 2x4's
- A bunch of screws and a drill
- A pencil
- A tape measure
- Something to cut the pieces with
- The required safety gear
Cut List
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MATERIALS CUT LIST |
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| --- Description --- |
--- Dimensions --- |
--- Quantity --- |
| 3/4" treated PLYWOOD |
(used for sides) |
1 |
| 3/8" treated PLYWOOD |
(for surfaces) |
1 |
| 1/4" hardboard (Masonite) |
(for finish) |
1 |
| treated 2x4 |
3' 10 1/2" |
11 |
| screws |
3" deck screws |
70-80 |
| screws |
1 1/2" deck screws (for plywood) |
100-130 |
Cut out the side pieces
First, you will need to design the sides of your ramp. These are the pieces that will be supporting the main structure. You will need the 3/4 inch sheet for this. For dimensions, see diagram below. To draw a perfect curve you should use the
string-and-pencil method as it is better than trying your luck at freehand.
Start framing the ramp
To help make the ramp stable enough to stand on its own, first screw in the three pieces shown in the image below. Use 3' 10 1/2" 2x4's for this and be sure to use two screws in each piece.
Finish framing the ramp
This step is just a continuation of the previous one. Just keep screwing on 3' 10 1/2" 2x4's until the ramp is fully framed. Be sure to space the 2x4's 8" apart and keep them perpendicular to the plywood.
Screw on the first layer of plywood
I am not going to go over this step in much detail because it has already been done in our helpful tutorial
Screwing on Plywood.
In a short summary, use 3/8" thick plywood and screw it on, making sure to hit the studs below :)
Screw on the second layer of plywood
The same goes for this step as the one before it. See our tutorial for more on how to screw on plywood properly:
Screwing on Plywood.
Screw on the hardboard (masonite)
Even though adding hardboard is not necessary, I highly recommend it. Hardboard will provide a slick and solid surface which is desirable for hard wheeled sports such as skateboarding, inline, or scooter.
You can add this layer just as you did for the previous two.
Also, notice that on the peak of the ramp there is a small block of wood to add strength to the peak. It is also possible to make the plywood come to a peak at the top instead if desired.
*Tip: Since this is the finish layer, you should only put as many screws as necessary to help preserve the surface.
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so , how wide is this ?
@dougieskater97 It is 4' wide. The width measurement is shown in step 2.
how far you jumpt of it
Would 3/8" or 1/2" ply be thick enough for the sides of the ramp because on another comment on the 4' quarterpipe someone said would it be thick enough for that and you said no but it would be okay on something small, so would it do for this?
Cheers, Joel I
Would 3/8" or 1/2" ply be thick enough for the sides of the ramp because on another comment on the 4' quarterpipe someone said would it be thick enough for that and you said no but it would be okay on something small, so would it do for this?
Cheers, Joel I
Whats the best way to get a curve similar to the one in the diagram? I know I have to use the sting-and-pencil method but I'm not sure how to go about it?
@Davo Since the radius of this curve is 17' long, you won't be able to use a 2x4 for the string and pencil method (2x4 is only 8'). What you can do is just get a friend to hold the end of the string for you.
Here are the steps to follow:
1. place the sheet of plywood horizontally on the ground
2. Measure 17' straight up from the bottom right corner of the sheet of plywood
3. get a friend to hold a 17' long string from that point
4. Tie a pencil to your end of the string
5. Trace a nice curve with the pencil
6. Cut out the curve
7. Use your first curve as a stencil to trace out another one
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions.
~Gregory
so you basicly take 17' up place a 17' string at that mark and then a pencil at the other end and trace???????
Yup, that's all! :)
where do i get hardboard, or masonite?
At any lumber yard. It's usually in the indoor section.
i am starting to build one of these ramps and i was wondering how long is hould make it because it will be 2 feet high.
is that 4 meters or 4 inches? im confused.
i don't uderstand the measurement format the website has used. could someone please explain it to me!
Where are you looking specifically? 4' is 4 feet. 4" is 4 inches.
i want to make it cheaper to build and i was thinking i would make it less wide like 2'maybe less. What do u recommend? Please login(right side) or Register to leave a comment.