Always go WITHthe grain of the wood while bending and apply the ply!ħ. If your ramp is to havecoping, make sure to leave enough space for it to fit snugly.
Now nail the wood onto the framework's 2-by-4s. As thewood becomes soaked, apply an increasing amount of weight to the center of theboard(s)-using bricks or something similar-until the wood attains the desiredcurve. Do this by propping up the sheet(s)-already cut to size-at asloping angle and soak with a hose at low pressure for an hour or so. Once you've done the framework, you'll most likely need to prep the toppiece(s) of the plywood (which must bend to fit the transition withoutbreaking). Both are effective, but the cut-out version, while morework, is a stronger design.Ħ. Once you've drawn and cut your templates, next comes the bracing. For ramps with curved transitions, you will need to use thestring-and-compass method shown below.ĥ. Find a work space to use (garage, backyard, etc.) and lay out your supplies.If you're planning to build a fairly large structure (permanent) try to buildit on site.Ĥ. Acquire the tools listed below and as much wood as you can get your grubbylittle hands onģ.
Decide on the type of ramp(s) you want to build, sketch out the design anddimensions on paper.Ģ. A boring driveway or an empty parking lot can bequickly transformed into a shreddable playground with just a few ramps.ġ.
#FREE MINI RAMP BLUEPRINTS PORTABLE#
Homemade, portable wooden ramps are relativelyinexpensive and easy to build. Tired of skating the same old curb? Don't have a ride or five bucks for theskate park? No problem. Here they are, the Heckler Ramp Plans! Feel free to copy these and reproduce them and give them away to as many people as possible. Pickle says: "This pages's info and pix are originally for skaters, but they are free, so, BMXers can modify as needed for their purposes. Pickle BMX presents: H e c k l e r's Ramp Plans