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Im only at the part far.. where u said you were unable to find a newer ramp for your needs at a good price. Its amazing how much the price changes after a certain amount of feet. I'm a 50 yr old woman, I've got some little issues here and there so I'm not a very "strong" woman. Most the time i can do a lot of things myself, including lifting heavy things but recently bought an electric bike that's 72 lbs. I've got 3 sets of steps i need to get it up.. and down by myself. I manage to get it down carefully and slowly and MANAGE to get it up the initial, into the building cpl steps and the 1st flight of steps that's about 6 stairs. The final set of steps to my apt floor measures 102 inches. I can't get my bike up ALL those steps. I've tried so hard but by the time i get to about 2 or 3 steps left, I'm stuck under it at this weird angle holding in the brakes and w JUST enough strength left to keep it where it is and from rolling back down. I'm stuck. Its 72 lbs, 26 inch tires and between the weight and gravity...i just don't have anything left to push up those last few steps and its on STEPS...with tires trying to go back down. Its not just that i can't get it up but scary. I'm always afraid it's just gonna go...bringing me with + destrying the walls, doors, etc at the bottom of the steps where im RENTING. I was looking on amazon for ramps. I've seen plenty of pet ones thaw are around $40 - $50 but not anywhere near the amount of feet i needed. Most the ramps under $100 or just over don't go any longer than 7.5 ft. As i said my steps are 102 inches. I figured i need a 10 ft ramp. Those are MUCH MUCH MUCH higher than the 7 ft ones. I thought if i just get a cpl 2x4s for a few bucks and a utility hinge for a few bucks id make my own foldable one. Im on here now looking up how to make them. I go to home depot on Monday - Ideally i can find 3x5 aluminum pieces that are at 5ft long REASONABLY priced and that would be THE PERFECT foldable ramp to get the bike up the stairs. I say aluminum because that's mostly what's sold as it's lighter than wood and 3 x5 is just a little bit more roomier for these fat tires than 2x4s. My issues: 1. most are sold at 8 ft not 5 ft (i want a 10 ft ramp when unfolded not 16 ft) or it a LOT more money, 2. same for 3x5 instead of 2x4s and finally...i don't even know what's used or what to get in terms of "aluminum". I know tons of wood are sold single like that including fence posts, etc....im hoping i learn something watching this but had to stop and comment cuz i related to the big difference in price on those ramps on amazon. Worst case scenario - ill end up w a wooden 2x4 foldable ramp that's 16 ft unfolded which will still be better.... and safer than getting stuck under that 72 lbs every day on my stairs but i really hope i can make what i want in Monday (a 3x5 ALUMINUM foldable ramp that's 10 ft WITH some skateboarder grip attached) - I guess even if it ends up WAY more than the wooden one at least it won't be $200 like on amazon. Now, back to ur video.

Nice ramp👍

That’s great! But what if you have a 130lb. Dog? Do u think an extra pair of support wood would make it work? Maybe placed in the inside of the current blocks? Thx

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Thank you for uploading this useful idea. Been unable to find suitably lightweight folding ramp which is long enough. How much does your ramp weigh approximately?

Wonderful build! I am currently constructing a foldable dog ramp to come off of our steep porch. I’m having to do it foldable because the grade is too steep and it needs to come out beyond our steps which is also where the gate to the fence is for the lawnmower guy. I want him to just be able to fold the end up to be able to pass thru. This video really helped me process where I was making the mistake on the hinges. I have them on the top side! Silly me could not figure out why it kept collapsing downwards a bit and not staying straight. Just a simple error but I could not wrap my head around on what the issue was! Back at it again tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for the great video! God bless you!

While I appreciate the idea and the visuals. If you could've shown from the very beginning piece by piece and each individual piece you utilized with pics. Also, as you built it. Go thru each step while you show pieces and how you put together. Also need your camera to be closer or zoom in ( I know I can do that as well but better on your end) like you did for paper for those of us who are true visual learners and wear glasses. Again looks like a great idea!! So hard to find ramps that are not too steep and that are wide enough for elderly dogs.

I'm using your example to build my ramp, looks great. Just one question, when you put the hinges on the wood do you leave a space between or but the 2 pieces of wood together. Great idea using the 2 x 2's to prevent it from buckling. thank you.

This is just what I've been looking for 😃 Simple build, inexpensive, I'll be building one this week, thank you 😊

I'm trying to figure out the side door ramp for my pick up. Since te door and storage on door isn't squared the ramp would have to built on an angle. Any ideas ?

Great model😍dog made the video worth watching! Hairy angels🙏🏼God’s creation is amazing

Umm...how about showing us how you made it? That's what we all came to this video for. We don't want post production, but during production.

Nice job on ramp & explaining how you made it👏👍. Thank you.

god bless you. great job