Skateboarding ramps come in many shapes and sizes. Common designs include ramps with a U or half U shape. Certain constructions of these U-shaped ramps can reach heights of 15 feet. First-time ramp builders should stick to the easier ramp designs consisting of an inclined ramp resting on a solid base. This ramp design, known as the launch ramp, remains the skateboard ramp for novice skaters and inexperienced ramp builders. Skaters use the incline of the launch ramp to fly through the air.
Step 1
Cut the two 4-by-4 pieces of lumber in half with the circular saw to create four pieces of 4 foot long 4-by-4 lumber. Lay one of the pieces of 4-by-4 flat on the ground.
Step 2
Apply a generous amount of wood glue to the top of the 4-by-4 piece. Place another piece of the 4-by-4 lumber on top of the wood glue. Flip the two connected pieces of 4-by-4 so they lay side by side. Apply the wood glue on top of the two pieces of connected 4-by-4.
Step 3
Place the two remaining pieces of 4-by-4 on top of the first two. Squeeze some glue in between the top two pieces to ensure the structure stays together. Wait two hours for the glue to dry. Lay the 4-by-4 lumber structure horizontally in your ramp building area.
Step 4
Place the sheet of plywood with its 4 foot long edge against the 4-by-4 structure to create a ramp with an incline. Move the bricks under the inclined ramp of the plywood as far away as possible from the 4-by-4 structure.
Step 5
Rest the piece of sheet metal lengthwise at the bottom of the homemade launch ramp. Move the metal so at least 2 inches hang off the launch ramp. Hammer a nail into the top left and right corners of the metal to secure it to the ramp face.
Things You'll Need
- 4-by-8 sheet of plywood
- 2 4-by-4 pieces of lumber, 8 feet long
- Circular saw
- Heavy duty wood glue
- Hammer
- Nails
- 1-by-2 piece of sheet metal
- 4 bricks
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