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bluebaron
08-02-2003, 02:39 PM
ruffly how much wood would it take to make a 4x5x8 ramp, like 2x4s and ply wood. is there any thing esle i need

Jimmah12
08-02-2003, 02:42 PM
4 pieces of ply wood, 12 2x4s, and a box or 2 of decking screws.

flyin#5
08-02-2003, 02:46 PM
my friend makes ramps for his skateboard and bmx bikes all the time.... if i were you i would find a company who needs to crate large objects and they usually have big pieces of ply wood that are thin and perfect for making ramps. then buy some good 2x4's instead of getting the 2x1's used in most crates.

bluebaron
08-02-2003, 02:58 PM
jimmah, i like your ramp, do you have any tips for on building it

toomeyshee87
08-02-2003, 04:27 PM
chase, y dont you just jump my ramp?

Juggalo
08-02-2003, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by toomeyshee87
chase, y dont you just jump my ramp?

why would he jump it when you don't even jump it yourself? :devil:

Jimmah12
08-03-2003, 02:52 AM
Just take your time, helps to have someone help you too. Put supports in the stress areas and then once it's built have someone look at the front of it as you go up and down it and see if it flexs bad anywhere.

bluebaron
08-03-2003, 06:31 AM
Originally posted by toomeyshee87
chase, y dont you just jump my ramp?

do you got a landing let, and i want something for at my house to

bluebaron
08-03-2003, 09:06 AM
how long should the 2x4s be

Rip_Tear
08-03-2003, 12:52 PM
Are you going to make your ramp curved? Or just a straight ramp? If its curved you can get real thin "ply wood" like 1/8" but you just have to ask for it, its a bit easier then the thicker stuff, even though you have to layer it, but if you do it this way too, you can paint each layer prolonging its life :D

Good luck with the ramp :D

bluebaron
08-07-2003, 01:42 PM
yes curved, how do you cut the braces to curve it

quader400
08-07-2003, 03:17 PM
alright if i make a ramp out of wood. like almost as big as like a rev. ramp and beef it up like no other would it work. ive heard that wood ramps fall apart but my dads a carpenter and iwould use like 4x4's. would that be strong enough or does would just not work cause i really dont have the money for a metal one. well give me your opions and if any one has experience with wood ramps let me know thanks alot.

bluebaron
08-14-2003, 06:44 AM
bump

rider250ex
08-24-2003, 04:18 PM
i just started building mine yesterday and i have already used about8 2x4's and 8 2x6's.