I built two of these about the same size. 3 tips for you.... 1. For the bottom board you cut the angle on all you had to do was put shorter screws in from the bottom. 2. Always pre drill holes so you wont split the wood like you did on the bottom board. 3. Look at the edge of the bottom board as an example of how NOT to have the curve of the wood grain pointed in the upward direction. You always want the curve pointing down so weight will less likely cause splitting over time.
3 good points. Some years ago I made a small (about 18-20 inches wide) ramp for wheelbarrows out of an old mini pallet, didn't have a clue what I was doing, it pretty rubbish and far too narrow as well as too steep, and not nearly sturdy enough. I did point 1 then, although its much easier to do with 1/2 inch wood as there is a lot of choice of screw lengths. . I found this video as I need to make a good ramp that can actually fit a full sized lawnmower. In a similar videos the craftsman for point 3 used the tern rainbow for how to orient the planks.
Not a bad video, gave me the info I needed for mine. Suggestion - for the last board at the base of the ramp, the screw should have been pre-drilled and installed from the back side (without over tightening) so it would not split your last board.
Thanks for the video! A tip on that final board without much stringer to drill into, you could drill into it from the under side and it would pull the board right down!
Cool Job, I'm loving that RAMP!!!!!. Thanks for this video!!! It's a Great encouragement for me to get out there and build me a damn RAMP for my shed!!! 5 THUMBS UP.
DUDEEEEEE I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME. I DONT LIKE THE TRIGGER GRIP ON MY DEWALT EITHER!!! But the saw cuts so dam smooth, steady and stable i dont think about the grip too much. lolol You cant use a square to cut straight lines as well with saws that have that metal shoe plate with the curved edges either.
Great DIY, but the boards should have all the grain facing in the SAME DIRECTION, as future stress from weather and weight may split the boards because the "rings" aren't aligned. All facing UPin a "rainbow" pattern. The last angled board gave it away. 😁
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I built two of these about the same size. 3 tips for you.... 1. For the bottom board you cut the angle on all you had to do was put shorter screws in from the bottom. 2. Always pre drill holes so you wont split the wood like you did on the bottom board. 3. Look at the edge of the bottom board as an example of how NOT to have the curve of the wood grain pointed in the upward direction. You always want the curve pointing down so weight will less likely cause splitting over time.
Thank you for watching. I usually would predrill my holes.
Thanks.
3 good points. Some years ago I made a small (about 18-20 inches wide) ramp for wheelbarrows out of an old mini pallet, didn't have a clue what I was doing, it pretty rubbish and far too narrow as well as too steep, and not nearly sturdy enough. I did point 1 then, although its much easier to do with 1/2 inch wood as there is a lot of choice of screw lengths.
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I found this video as I need to make a good ramp that can actually fit a full sized lawnmower. In a similar videos the craftsman for point 3 used the tern rainbow for how to orient the planks.
Nice ramp, your next project, build a couple of saw horses.
I need to real soon. I have to make a CornHole set for the Lodges Charity event.
@Nv Johansson I still haven't bought saw horses or made any. I'm so lazy. haha
@@DividendRick they'll be cheap at harbor freight
OH yeah!!! thanks for the measurements, NO one else who does these ramp videos give measurements.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Not a bad video, gave me the info I needed for mine. Suggestion - for the last board at the base of the ramp, the screw should have been pre-drilled and installed from the back side (without over tightening) so it would not split your last board.
Thank you.
Thanks for the video! A tip on that final board without much stringer to drill into, you could drill into it from the under side and it would pull the board right down!
Yeah, I should have done it that way. If it comes off in the future then I will try it that way.
Quality Content Rick sounds good man! Thanks for the video though!
Thanks for talking about the tools and screws. Nice bideo
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
This is very helpful and I am totally loving your ink, i need to make a shed ramp for my motorbike
Thank you for watching. Glad I can help.
Nice job
Thank you
Helpful. Thank you for making this
Thank you for watching
thanks for the detailed video guys! super helpful
Thanks for watching
Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!
Cool Job, I'm loving that RAMP!!!!!. Thanks for this video!!! It's a Great encouragement for me to get out there and build me a damn RAMP for my shed!!! 5 THUMBS UP.
Thank you for commenting. It means a lot.
DUDEEEEEE I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME. I DONT LIKE THE TRIGGER GRIP ON MY DEWALT EITHER!!! But the saw cuts so dam smooth, steady and stable i dont think about the grip too much. lolol You cant use a square to cut straight lines as well with saws that have that metal shoe plate with the curved edges either.
Great video sir! How did you attach the ramp to the shed or it floats?
It sits on concrete blocks.
I have to say, I have both the Dewalt battery-powered saw you have there and a corded version. I am just not a fan of battery-powered saws.
Great DIY, but the boards should have all the grain facing in the SAME DIRECTION, as future stress from weather and weight may split the boards because the "rings" aren't aligned. All facing UPin a "rainbow" pattern. The last angled board gave it away. 😁
Yes. I agree. Thank you for watching.
You really do know your stuff..have you said on a video what you do for a living?
Chemical plant operator
Who needs saw horses to cut wood when you have cute red chairs that well work just as well...
Thank you.
Not bad, but pre drill holes if using 2-3 inch galvanized screws to avoid splitting, now the wood is compromised even if pressure treated.
Thank you
Two story house with a deck how would u make it wider and not steep
You would use longer boards on the bottom.
Now I know why I always pre drill me screw holes
Yes, don't want it to split the wood.
That first board won't last a season. Thanks.adding this to the list of a few things not to do.
The first board is still holding strong. Thanks for watching. 😎
When u use the chairs as saw horses, is anyone else holding the wood to keep it from buckling as u r cutting?
No, the wood is long enough to weigh the other side down. If you have someone else to help then i suggest getting help
Thanks for the video! Will this ramp support a riding lawnmower?
Well, I'm not sure. it is pretty sturdy though. you can put in a extra brace in the middle to help with the weight.
My neighbor has a ramp like this that he uses for his riding lawnmower. I think he has two braces in the middle.
We didn't see anyone, or thing, holding the wood in place. Please, we r beginners, is this normal?
Are you talking about when i was cutting the wood? Or as the wooden ramp sits on the ground? The weight of the ramp holds itself down.
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You must've been bored!!