This will help you save time, money, and headaches! I’m not a pro, but I’ve built enough ramps (10+) to have an arsenal of tips and tricks to share. This bmx specific quarter is about 3.5ft high, 8ft wide, and features no coping! I absolutely love building things – if there is something else you want me to build/cover just let me know! Support our videos with Shirts and Stickers – http://LZBMX.com
Music by David Cutter
http://www.davidcuttermusic.co.uk
Here’s a great article to fill in the gaps that I didn’t mention – http://diyskate.com/quarter_02.html
DO NOT USE THEIR DIMENSIONS/SPECS THOUGH! USE MINE!!!!!
STUFF NOT MENTIONED IN VIDEO
In order to use one sheet of plywood for both sides you will need to measure the 2ft deck FIRST. Then trace the radius from there (it will make sense when you are doing it). We also braced the middle 2×4 for extra support by attaching it to the base. If you choose to leave your surface with pressure treated plywood I highly recommend staining it! The stain will be absorbed by the wood, make it look pretty, and protect it.
All prices are either taken from my local Home Depot, or are estimates. There are plenty of ways to save money by recycling used wood, utilizing different materials and tools, or even using cheaper screws. This is just based on experience what I find to work the best and make the easiest most solid ramp.
MATERIALS
13 2x4x8 Whitewood Stud – $3 ea
5 Pressure Treated 2â€ÂÂx4â€ÂÂx8’ – $4 ea
2 3/4†(or close) Pressure Treated 4’x8’ Plywood – $32 ea
4 1/2†(or close) 4’x8’ Plywood – $20 ea
5lb Deck Mate 2-1/2†Star Deck Screw $30
5lb Deck Mate 1-5/8†Star Deck Screw $30
TOTAL MATERIAL COST ~ $260
SUGGESTED TOOLS
T-Square 48†~ $11
Jig Saw (or sawzall) ~ $100
Circular Saw ~ $100
Chalk line ~ $10
Drill ~ $50
Safety Glasses – $10
Assorted drill bits – $15
TOTAL TOOL COST ~ $270
EXTRAS
3 4’x8’ Ramp Armor Sheets ~ $130 ea
Truck Rental ~ $25
RAMP ARMOR COST ~ $390
TOTAL PROJECT COST = $260-$945 (depending on surface/tools you don’t have)
RAMP SPECS
42†High
8ft radius
8ft wide
2x4s are ~ 94.5†(96†subtract by 2x side thickness)
2ft top deck
1/2†sheets are 8ft long – cut excess
Ramp Armor are FULL SHEETS
Weight = VERY HEAVY. Build it where you want to keep it!
8″-10†between studs
PRESSURE TREATED WHERE IT TOUCHES THE GROUND
Total time required: 4-10hrs
WARNINGS
As always SAFETY FIRST. If you’ve never used a power tool before, have someone there to help you. Ramp Armor is EXTREMELY sharp, DO NOT slide your hands on the edges. File the sharp edges once installed to avoid this. Wear safety goggles, you won’t believe the amount of stuff that will get flung at your eyes. It is possible to build by yourself, but having a friend will make it much easier and faster!
Hello how big is the ramp or what are the dimensions
Thanks Adam the description was really usefull
Is this the key?
8 feet radius and 8 feet wide?
Also I wanna see another quarter pipe build but it's light enough to move around
Emma Roberts
This is a cream sofa btw lol
I love it!!!
No more ramp tricks at the end? 🙁
Creame soda gang
Are you Australia
my dads scared!
What should I do if I want coping
Can you use these specs for a bmx kicker ramp? 8’ radius & 42†high.
Where can I find your list of materials please? Deborah UK
Instead of cutting your 2×4 down, notch your plywood sides. Stronger, longer lasting, and your full sheet of plywood will still fit.
Perfect women
Adam LZ , how did u measure the plywood to get the perfect radius ? Have a clip of u measuring the perfect radius ?
I love how this guy is buying his first drill while also instructing people on how to build. I think I'll go buy my first skateboard and start educating people on how to skate.
Im probably going to build a concrete ramp with wood sides
2:05 god damn!!!!
hoa doesn't trip><???
Would a 9 foot radius be to mellow for a beginner
Sick.. ðŸ˜ÂÂ
Your explanation for cutting the radius doesn’t work for the 8’
How much were all the materialsðŸ§ÂÂ
My dad tried to kill me and he's a retard so nah not getting help from him
Are u doing bmx still
does anyone know what a good radius is for a 4 foot quarter
Thank you bro ive made so much stuff from your vlogs
How much was the lumber?
Yeah the transition was confusing to me. Thanks Adam. I'm gonna add and additional deck extension to do fly outs
The music. I cant explain
this the first time you used phillips screws aka(star screws)
No coping?
Why is Nicole raising her hand at 0:37