![]() Markers and pencils – Markers are always a relevant factor where measurements exist.A measuring tape will also help you foresee the size of your skateboard ramp. Use a pencil to make a sign or a mark on the plywood or any of your skateboard ramp materials. The arched portions of your ramp have to be measured equally and accurately, which is why you will need this tool.Ĭircular saw – You need to have a circular saw before you make transition cuts on the wood.This tool will help you find the correct locations once you begin mounting the parts.Plain saw – And for other woodworks that require straight cuts, a plain saw will be enough.Drill and Drill bits – The last piece of equipment you need is a hand drill and several drill bits to attach your ramp’s parts.Using these tools will not only add precision but will also make your work look clean and of good quality.įrom your outdoor view, the moment you step into your house’s yard, try to visualize where you would want to place your homemade skateboard ramp. You will have to prepare enough provision not only for the fixture itself but also for additional space.ĭon’t put your ramp near your gardening tools or any sharp object to protect you from injuries once you fall off your skateboard.Ī pro tip: it’s good to find a spacious corner in your yard. You can lean two sides of your ramp on perpendicular walls or fences. That way, your ramp placement looks cleaner, and there’ll be a wall that could protect you from falling off your board. Another tip is to create ramps rails should there be no wall to lean your quarter pipe ramp.īefore going into these steps, you can check out the process to build a skateboard ramp in small size for traveling. It might help you better understand the measuring, cutting, framing, and drilling boards later.Ī skate ramp is like a wooden box but only with one side curved inwards, sloping down and outwards. Here’s a more detailed explanation of how to make a skate ramps. ![]() Divide this portion into two 4-feet planks of wood with your pencil.Draw a line dividing the board into two parts lengthwise, with one at an 11.5-inch width.Seven 2×4 boards: Cut to 14 pieces: each one is 3 feet-10 1/2 inches. Next, draw a diagonal line at the 36.5-inch partition of the board. This line should divide the board into two equal right-angled trapezoids with upper and lower horizontal bases of 22-inch and 74-inch, respectively. You need not make measurements for the coping and steel piece since they’re in an appropriate size already. Place your 3/8-inch board on the ground and length-to-length with your 3/4-inch plywood. Partially, pin one of your 8 feet 2×4 boards on the width side of the 3/8″-inch plywood using a screw. The screw should be 2′ from the corner of the plywood and 6′ from the tip of the 2×4 board. Also, make sure the ground is flat enough to make accurate measurements. Put a pencil on the longer end of the 2×4 that touches the 3/4-inch plywood. Rotate the 2×4 like a clock’s hand as you leave a concave line that almost goes with the diagonal line on the 3/4-inch board. Note that it’s the 11.5-inch portion of the 3/4-inch board adjacent to the 3/8-inch plywood when plotting the two boards down. Step 3: Cut the boards and plywoodīefore doing this step, always remember to protect yourself from cuts and injuries. Begin to cut on the lines you made on your wood components. Be sure to use sharp saws to leave smooth edges. With the two trapezoid boards, cut a 1.625″ right angle at the corner between the upper base and the curve for the coping. ![]() Lastly, snap the lower endpoint of the arch, and leave enough height from the bottom side of the board to cover the tip of the 2×4 board.įor easier understanding, let’s visualize the boards in trapezoid shape still after the arch cut. Begin by mirroring your trapezoid boards at a distance equal to the length of your 2×4 boards. Have someone support you as you drill the ends of your 2×4 on the lower tip of your boards’ curves. The broad surfaces should face down and up. Next, put another 2×4 on the bottom and upper right-angled corners of the plywood. This time, the narrow side faces vertically.
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