Building a Mini

[rankz]

This summer I hope to construct a small, cheap mini ramp in my garden. I think I will follow these plans
http://rampplans.org/ramps/Jakob_Wikman/ but
I have a few questions...

Is it realistic to aim to build a mini for under £100?

Is the 'notch' the best design to use as it looks stronger and my local skatepark builds all there ramps like it?

Do you screw the joists into the framing/side bits in anyway?

Would it be better to use 2 layers of wood ( I though of using a layer of chipboard/particle board as a baselayer then a layer of ply. )

I was thinking of using pallettes as the flatbottom structure as it is cheaper than lots of 2x4s. Is this a good idea? Or should I do what they do on the site and put it straight onto the floor and put a sheet of ply on the floor?

Thnks for your help.

[BakerStencil]

Whats wrong with these plans? http://www.ramprage.com/rampplans/plans_and_designs/1/217

[Fire.Freek]

Is this inside or out? If outside is going to cost more than inside, you'll need pressure treated wood. If it's inside it's going to be less, you don't need pressure treated. But in or out, it's gona cost alot more than 100.

I just finnished this http://rampplans.org/ramps/Jeff_Dalehite/images/index/micro050.jpg.html about 2 days ago. It's in my garage, and I like it. All the wood and stuff costed 600 USD. It's 19 feet long, and 2.5 feet high.

I would not put just ply wood for the middel, I'd build a structure thing.

It's going to cost more than 100 for any mini-pipe, and it's not easy to build one either. You need alot of tools and time and money.

[rankz]

Its going to be outside, but would put a big water proof cover over it when its not in use.
Also to cut costs, I will probably use 3x6" ply for the framing and skate surfaces for 4x8".
And I know someone who works at a lumber yard place so I should be able to get the wood cheap.

[Fire.Freek]

Still think of the screws, and tools. I still doubt you'll be able to make one for under 100.

[rankz]

We have loads of tool and a few screws.

[Ramprage]

Its 100 pounds which is about $250 USD, still that's extremely cheap and hard to meet the budget.

Put some waterproofing stain on the ramp like Thompsons water seal which they use on outdoor decks. Just putting a cover on the ramp wouldn't do much and would cost more money. It also depends on your climate.... a cover would be recommended in snow(winter).

[SkaterBrett]

cool ramp plans i hope it works for you.

[Freaky Styley]

Take some pictures with instructions and send it to my email. I will post it up in our rampplans.

Cheers bro

[raoul the lizad]

im making one also this summer. rankz im thinking of using pallets to as they are alot cheaper. i can get them for free from a filling station up the road so i may use them for the deck aswell and youd only need about 4 for the flatbottom.

[rankz]

How much do they cost? All the pallets I see hanging around are all different sizes so I couldn't use any of them

[raoul the lizad]

well i just nick em from behind the filling station. but tehy are normally priced at about 15 quid or so

[STR8 RIPPIN']

If you could "borrow" some wood from any local building sites (if there are any near you) then you could save alot. thats what i did for my QPs

[Ramp]